猫咪av Little Rock is committed to increasing student access to transformative educational experiences, strengthening educational attainment leading to economic mobility, and enhancing community engagement through partnerships and collaboration. Workforce Development works to enhance the university鈥檚 efforts to align academic programs with the evolving needs of industries, and to also ensure that 猫咪av Little Rock is a leader in preparing students for the modern workforce.
We aim to streamline efforts to provide students with the skills necessary to succeed in today鈥檚 competitive job market, while also addressing the region’s and state’s workforce development needs in conjunction with the university鈥檚 overall mission.
How We’re Preparing Students
Areas of Focus
Alignment with 猫咪av Little Rock鈥檚 Mission and Strategic Plan: Workforce Development supports the university鈥檚 mission by fostering quality education, promoting lifelong learning, and applying knowledge in ways that enhance workforce readiness and societal contributions.
Meeting Industry Needs: By actively engaging with industries, this office ensures that 猫咪av Little Rock remains responsive to labor market demands, creating a well-prepared workforce that drives economic growth in the region and state.
Enhanced Student Success: Through the development of both credit and non-credit pathways, students have greater access to workforce readiness programs, increasing their employability and strengthening the university鈥檚 impact.
Growth of Concurrent Enrollment Programs: This office plays a key role in expanding concurrent and dual-enrollment initiatives, enabling K-12 students to earn college credit and pursue career pathways that align with industry needs.
Background
Workforce development refers to a range of strategies, initiatives, and educational activities that aim to enhance the skills and competencies of people engaged in or available for work. It is about equipping students with the necessary tools, knowledge, and training to meet current and future job demands. This ensures that employees remain relevant in their roles, and also helps businesses thrive in a competitive market.
In recent years, the state of Arkansas has placed significant emphasis on workforce strategy and building partnerships between higher education and industries.聽猫咪av Little Rock is uniquely positioned to meet this demand, particularly with its resources in extended education and career services, as well as its success in securing strategic workforce development grants, such as the ADHE HIRED Grant. This office empowers both traditional and non-traditional learners with the skills and credentials needed for career success.聽