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Welcome to the Workforce Development Center (WDC) of Southeast Arkansas College. The function of the WDC is to provide educational and training opportunities to business, industry, government and the community in the college’s service area. The service area includes Jefferson, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, and Lincoln counties in southeast Arkansas.
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Computer
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Training
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Registration
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If you do not see the training that you desire,please let us know. Just give us a call at 543-5947 and we'll do our best to develop the training or find it somewhere and bring it to SEARK. Our aim is to please, so call us now. |
Contact the WDC by E-mail.
Course schedules
and registration forms may be obtained by contacting the WDC office.
Workforce Development Center
Southeast Arkansas College
1900 Hazel Street
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603
(870) 543-5947 & (870) 543-5951 fax
The
physical location of the Workforce Development Center is
2505 West 18th
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Portfolio
Development
You may qualify for up to 15 college credit hours for your work experience or
non-traditional educational experiences. To find out how you can gain
such credit, click here.
SEARK Home Page | Academic Programs | Academic Departments | How to Register
Customized
Training
The Workforce Development Center can offer any of its courses to your
firm at any time of day, night or weekend on a contract basis.
These courses can be tailored to your specific needs. By simply working
with WDC staff, a training program can be developed that specifically
addresses your company's needs and that of your employees. Fees vary according
to the program or course. These courses are provided on your demand on
a contract basis only.
For more information, contact at (870) 543-5947 or (870) 543-5950.
English
as a Second Language (ESL)
Do some of your employees speak English as their second language? If this
causes communications problems on the job, then you are in luck. These
classes can be provided on-site at your location, if needed, along with
flexible scheduling options.
On-Line Learning
Are time contraints and scheduling conflicts issues preventing training?
Here is a solution for employers and employees. Learning on-line is an
opportunity to improve skills and increase knowledge while maintaining
a flexible schedule. It can be anywhere and anytime. You can view a course
as a visitor or register for a course.
View
the Course List
Visit Site/Register for Course
Contact (870) 543-5947 or (870) 543-5950 for more information.
SEARK Home Page | Academic Programs | Academic Departments | How to Register
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
CENTER
MISSION
"It
is the mission of Southeast Arkansas College Workforce Development Center
to compile and translate the needs of employers and students into affordable
training programs. This will be accomplished by developing and implementing
a process which will provide continuous improvement in the development,
delivery, and affordability of customized training and services to business,
industry, and government organizations within the SEARK College service
area."
CENTER
STAFF
The professional staff of the Workforce Development Center is composed
of: Director of Workforce Development and an Industry Training Specialist.
The regular academic and technical education faculty is also utilized
in providing Center Services, as well as a number of adjunct instructors,
consultants, and specialized trainers. For information, please call the
Workforce Development Office at (870) 543-5947 or FAX at (870) 543-5951.
CENTER
SERVICES
Computer Software Training - The WDC offers a wide range of training
in the latest software and techniques. Most courses range from three hours
to one day.
Customized Business and Industry Training - Courses and programs which will assist in updating, upgrading, and cross-training current employees.
Professional Development Video Conferences - State-of-the-art satellite downlink capabilities provide access to the newest telecourses and video conferences.
Quality and Workforce Leadership Training - Courses and programs related to total quality management and continuous improvement, including Quality Management and Improvement, Statistical Process Control, Quality Team Leadership and Facilitation, ISO 9000, Human Relations and Interpersonal Development, and World Class Manufacturing.
Specialized Pre-Employment Training and Assessment - Specially designed training for persons seeking entry-level employment in specified fields and to meet the expanding or replacement entry-level personnel needs of local companies. Current programs include the IWTP (Industrial Workplace Training Program) and the RWTP (Retail Workplace Training Program).
Technology Transfer - Assistance in identifying, accessing and applying new technologies and techniques developed in both the public and private sectors.
Other Services - Consulting, referral or training in such areas as: entrepreneurship, government contracting, hazardous materials, international trade, safety/OSHA, and state sponsored industry training programs to include formal apprenticeship programs.
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION CLASSES
Continuing and community education classes are offered throughout the
year at Southeast Arkansas College. These classes are organized to serve
the comprehensive educational needs of the community. Recognizing that
the educational needs of any individual are not only academic and career
oriented, but also cultural and a vocational, the staff designs and arranges
non-credit and credit courses, workshops, seminars, and activities which
offer opportunities in which these needs are met. Southeast Arkansas College
welcomes community input for future community and continuing education
courses.