Wed October 09, 2024

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U.S. Department of Labor Provides Funding to Support Training and Employment for Arkansas' Low-Income Farmworkers

U.s. Department Of Labor Arkansas' Low Income Farmworkers Funding To Support Training And Employment Arkansas Human Development Corporation
U.S. Department of Labor Provides Funding to Support Training and Employment for Arkansas' Low-Income Farmworkers
Little Rock, AR – Low-income seasonal and migrant farmworkers in Arkansas will continue to receive vital training and support services thanks to renewed funding from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The Arkansas Human Development Corporation (AHDC) has been awarded approximately $1.3 million by the DOL's Employment and Training Administration under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This funding will cover assessment, counseling, training, and additional support to assist unemployed or underemployed farmworkers in securing full-time employment.

Eligible farmworkers, along with their spouses and dependents, can receive tuition assistance, supplies, transportation support, and a stipend to help them pursue employment, either within or outside the agricultural industry. The definition of farm work has been expanded to include frontline positions in food processing, fisheries, and forestry.

AHDC, a private non-profit organization with over 52 years of experience, offers these services statewide through partnerships with public and private institutions, such as community colleges and vocational schools. Their experienced staff, co-located in Arkansas Workforce Centers, specializes in placing clients in both public and private sector jobs.

These services will be available from September 6, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

For more information or to get started, call 1-800-482-7641 (ext. 0), email Linda Scott at [email protected], or visit the AHDC website at www.arhdc.org.

AHDC is an equal opportunity employer and service provider, with priority services available to eligible veterans.



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