DWS runs the state's American Job Center network and administers unemployment insurance, the Reemployment Services Program, and the WIOA workforce training grants from the Capitol Mall office in Little Rock. Mothers re-entering the workforce can sign up for ArkansasJobLink, the state's free job board, and meet with a career counselor at a local Workforce Center.
855-225-4440 · 2 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201
Goodwill Arkansas on Scott Hamilton Drive in Little Rock runs free job-training programs in retail, customer service, transportation, and other in-demand fields. The Career Centers also provide computer access, resume help, and interview clothing through onsite stock. Donations to Goodwill stores fund the programs, so no fees are charged to participants.
501-372-5100 · 7400 Scott Hamilton Dr, Little Rock, AR 72209
The Arkansas Women's Business Center, hosted by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, provides free counseling, training, and access to capital for women entrepreneurs. They host workshops on business plan development, government contracting, and microloan options. Statewide service with intake through the Little Rock office.
501-882-4684 · Little Rock, AR
Our House on East Roosevelt Road in Little Rock is best known as a working-homeless shelter, but the agency's employment program serves both shelter residents and the broader community. Job coaches help with resumes, interview prep, and job placement; the Career Center workshops cover financial literacy and workplace readiness. Free for participants.
501-374-7383 · 302 E Roosevelt Rd, Little Rock, AR 72206