Abilities Unlimited
www.abilitiesunlimitedhotsprings.com
530 Mt. Pine Rd.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 767-8400
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
A center-based program that serves persons with developmental disabilities. We offer pre-vocational services including Work Activity Program, Adult Development Program, and Pre-Employment Transition Services. We are a vendor for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) for Supported Employment and E 1st, and we are a vendor for Social Security's Ticket to Work program.
We also offer support and follow-up services to those trainees that are placed on jobs. Some of the jobs/training presently performed here at AUI are assembly, packaging, quality assurance, material handler, equipment operator, retail sales, and life skills classes.
Arkansas Apprenticeship Pathways Initiative (AAPI)
www.winrock.org/projects/...
325 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 350
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 280-3031
AAPI provides outreach on registered apprenticeship programs to organizations that support targeted underserved populations to ensure that those looking for work are aware of the opportunities available and have appropriate guidance on referral processes and benefits of participating in apprenticeship programs. They provide a HVAC Technician apprenticeship through National Park College.
Arkansas Community Foundation
www.arcf.org
201 N. 26th St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone: (870) 464-7653
or (870) 403-2484
Arkansas Community Foundation engages people, connects resources, and inspires solutions to build community. A nonprofit organization that promotes smart giving to improve communities. Grants are available for non-profits and scholarships are available for all levels of education.
Arkansas Workforce Connections
www.dws.arkansas.gov
1 Commerce Way, Suite 604
Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone: (844) 908-2178
Arkansas Workforce Connections sits at the center of the state’s workforce development efforts. The agency’s mission is to provide support and guidance to help individuals succeed in their careers while offering companies incentives to maintain a skilled and technically trained workforce, meeting industry demands now and in the future. Arkansas Workforce Connections is a division of the Arkansas Department of Commerce.
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS)
www.dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services
201 Market St., Suite 200
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 623-4479
Counseling, evaluation, job placement, vocational training, physical and mental restoration, independent living, supported employment and transition services for people with disabilities. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC)
Arkadelphia CSBG/SCAT Office
www.cadc.com/
1305 North 10th St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone: (870) 246-8747
Established in 1965, the Central Arkansas Development Council is a private nonprofit community action agency operating in 19 counties in the state of Arkansas. CADC is a local force in the War on Poverty providing a hand-up and promoting self-help in our neighborhoods and for our families. We are committed to providing opportunities for empowerment for individuals, families, and communities.
First Step, Inc.
www.firststeparkansas.com/
407 Carson St.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 624-6468
Supported employment program helps to locate jobs for people who have disabilities and provides continuous follow-up to ensure job satisfaction for both the employer and the employee.
