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Craighead CountyResource GuideRev. 02-2020

Craighead County Resource GuideTable of ContentsEmployment Resources .2Department of Workforce Services . 2Employers . 3Employment Service Agencies . 4Day Labor Agencies . 4Apprenticeship Programs. 5Volunteer Resources .6Volunteer Database . 6Volunteer Opportunities . 6DHS County Office Volunteer Opportunities . 8Educational Opportunities.9Department of Workforce Services . 9Adult Education. 10Vocational and Occupational Training . 11Colleges and Universities . 12Apprenticeship Programs. 13Cooperative Extension Service. 14Quality of Life .15Department of Health . 15Substance Abuse Treatment Centers . 15Shelters . 15Food Pantries . 16Medical and Dental Care Providers . 17Department of Community Corrections Transition Houses . 18County Agencies .19Department of Workforce Services . 19Department of Health . 19Cooperative Extension Service. 19Department of Human Services . 20Rev. 02-2020Page 1 of 20

Craighead County Resource GuideEmployment ResourcesDepartment of Workforce o@arkansas.govThe Arkansas Department of Workforce Services has Arkansas Workforce Centers across the state thatcan tell you about job openings, how to look for a job, training programs, and more.If you are unemployed or currently employed but need a better job, then DWS and its ArkansasWorkforce Centers can help by providing:Free Job Search Help Arkansas JobLink lets you post your information and skills for employers to see,search for current job openings, and more. Visit www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov nowto get started. Free access to computers, telephones, fax machines, and copiers to help you findand apply for jobs.Help from Experts Identify your skills and get help finding job openings that need those skills. Create or update your resume to get the best results possible in your job search. Career counseling for step-by-step job search guidance. Get the facts about what kind of jobs are available and where they are inArkansas.Program Referrals for Specific Needs Free GED and English as Second Language (ESL) classes. Veterans Services programs tailored to assist eligible veterans with vocationalrehabilitation and other employment needs. Help for workers who have lost jobs because of business closures or workforcereductions due to the economic climate or man-made disasters and because ofinternational trade. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, including TransitionalEmployment Assistance (TEA), Work Pays, and more. Vocational rehabilitation for Arkansans living with a disability.See the next page for local office contact information.Rev. 02-2020Page 2 of 20

Craighead County Resource GuideWant to visit the nearest Department of Workforces Services office, Arkansas Works Center, or speakwith local representative? See the information below.Jonesboro DWS Office2311 Nettleton Ave., Ste. A,Jonesboro, AR 72401870-935-5594PO Box 16127,Jonesboro, AR 72401BACK TO TOPEmployersAbilities Unlimited, Inc.Arkansas Glass ContainerCorporationArkansas State University (ASU)Brookland School DistrictFocus, Inc.Frito-LayJonesboro School DistrictKrogerNEA Baptist Memorial HospitalNettleton School DistrictNestléRiceland Foods, Inc.Sonic Drive-InSonic Drive-InSonic Drive-InRev. 02-20202725 N. Church St.,Jonesboro, AR 72401516 W. Johnson Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 724012105 Aggie Rd.,Jonesboro, AR 72647200 W. School St.,Brookland, AR 72417504 Flint St.,Jonesboro, AR 724012810 Quality Way,Jonesboro, AR 724012506 Southwest Sq.,Jonesboro, AR 724011725 S. Caraway Rd.,Jonesboro, AR 724014800 E. Johnson Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 724013300 One Pl.,Jonesboro, AR 72401One Nestle Way,Jonesboro, AR 72401216 N. Gee St.,Jonesboro, AR 724011215 E Johnson Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 724013330 E. Nettleton Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 72401715 E. Parker Rd.,Jonesboro, AR 433870-935-7850870-932-0531870-268-6561Page 3 of 20

Craighead County Resource GuideSt. Bernard’s Medical CenterThomas & Betts CorporationTeleTechUnileverValley View School DistrictWalmartWestside Consolidated SchoolDistrict225 E. Jackson Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 724015601 E. Highland Dr.,Jonesboro, AR 724012908 S. Caraway Dr.,Jonesboro, AR 724012407 Quality Way,Jonesboro, AR 724012131 Valley View Dr.,Jonesboro, AR 724041815 E. Highland Dr.,Jonesboro, AR 724011630 Hwy. 91 W.,Jonesboro, AR 3BACK TO TOPEmployment Service AgenciesAID Temporary Services, Inc.Express EmploymentProfessionalsStaffmarkWise Staffing1805 Avenir Pl.,Jonesboro, AR 724012510 E. Nettleton Ave., Ste. 2,Jonesboro, AR 724013009 E. Nettleton Ave., Ste. D,Jonesboro, AR 724012717 E. Nettleton Ave Ste. A,Jonesboro, AR 990BACK TO TOPDay Labor AgenciesLabor Finders506 Southwest Dr.,Jonesboro, AR 72401870-931-7555BACK TO TOPRev. 02-2020Page 4 of 20

Craighead County Resource GuideApprenticeship ProgramsAR Apprenticeship CoalitionSee website for further details.info@a-a-c.orgArkansas Chapter of theAssociated General Contractors– Electrical Apprenticeship,CarpentryArkansas Construction EducationFoundation (ACEF)Arkansas Real Estate School, Inc.P.O. Box 846,Little Rock, AR 72203501-375-44363010 CR 910,Jonesboro, AR 7240111220 N. Rodney Parham Rd.,Little Rock, AR 722121 Black River Dr.,Paragould, AR 72451319 University Loop,Jonesboro, AR 72401P.O. Box 36,Burdette, AR 723211410 Hwy. 304 E.,Pocahontas, AR 724559400 E. Highland Dr.,Jonesboro, AR 72401501-372-1590Black River Technical College(BRTC)Delta Center for EconomicDevelopmentEastern Arkansas Electrical –BurdetteFive Rivers PlumbingInternational Brotherhood ofElectrical Workers (IBEW)/Jonesboro Electrical JATCJonesboro Area PlumbingAssociation (JAPA)Mid South Training AcademyNational Apprenticeship TrainingFoundation (NATF)National School of Real EstateNew Design SchoolRSB Nursing Assistant TrainingProgramSoutheastern Line ConstructorsApprenticeship and Training(SELCAT)P.O. Box 577,Jonesboro, AR 724035504 Kruegar Dr.,Jonesboro, AR2102 Fowler Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 72401See website for further details.5323 J.F.K. Blvd.,North Little Rock, AR 721161200 W Walnut St. Ste 1180;Rogers, AR 727581000 S. Caraway Rd., Ste. 210,Jonesboro, AR 7240190 Newnan South Industrial Rd.,Newnan, GA te.edu870-763-1486870-248-4180870-932-2114sandilee 79-715-0622870-926-9496678-423-1338BACK TO TOPRev. 02-2020Page 5 of 20

Craighead County Resource GuideVolunteer ResourcesVolunteer DatabaseThis website allows you to search for volunteer opportunities in your area.www.volunteerAR.orgVolunteer OpportunitiesAmerican LegionAmerican Red CrossArkansas Early LearningArkansas State UniversityMuseumCenter on Aging – NortheastCourt Appointed SpecialAdvocateCraighead County/JonesboroPublic LibraryCrowley’s Ridge DevelopmentCouncilFood Bank of NEAFoundation of ArtsGirl Scouts of NortheastArkansasHabitat for Humanity of GreaterJonesboroHabitat for Humanity ofIndependence CountyHabitat for Humanity ofParagould, Inc.Habitat for Humanity of PoplarBluffRev. 02-20203414 Dan Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 724211904 Grant Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 724012200 E. Matthews Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 72401320 University Loop Cir.,Jonesboro, AR 72401303 E. Matthews #201,Jonesboro, AR 7241311 S. Church St.,Jonesboro, AR 72401315 W. Oak St.,Jonesboro, AR 72401P.O. Box 16720,Jonesboro, AR 724032401 Fox Meadow Ln.,Jonesboro, AR 724033414 One Pl.,Jonesboro, AR 72404328 S. Main St.,Jonesboro, AR 724013434 One Pl.,Jonesboro, AR 72404P.O. Box 19051,Jonesboro, AR 72403P.O. Box 3956,Batesville, AR 72503P.O. Box 222,Paragould, AR 72451P.O. Box 64,Poplar Bluff, MO 074870-207-7595 0-793-1999870-236-1115573-718-1820Page 6 of 20

Craighead County Resource GuideHabitat for Humanity of TiptonCountyHead StartHelping Neighbors Food PantryJonesboro Public LibraryKiwanis JonesboroKiwanis ParagouldLiteracy LeagueNortheast Arkansas CharitableFoundationNortheast Arkansas Children’sAdvocacy CenterNortheast Arkansas Food BankNortheast Arkansas HumaneSocietyPACES, Inc.Pregnancy Resource CenterSalvation ArmySalvation Army – JonesboroFamily StoreSalvation Army – PocahontasExtension Center and FamilyStoreSpecial Olympics ArkansasSt. Bernards HealthcareThe Learning Center ofNortheast ArkansasUnited WayP.O. Box 416,Covington, TN 38019213 N. Fisher St.,Jonesboro, AR 72401900 W. Huntington Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 72401315. W. Oak Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 724011111 S. Caraway Rd.,Jonesboro, AR 72401210 Airport Rd.,Paragould, AR 724502510 E. Nettleton Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 72401P.O. Box 1960,Jonesboro, AR 724011302 Stone St.,Jonesboro, AR 724013414 One Place,Jonesboro, AR 724046111 E. Highland Dr.,Jonesboro, AR 724012913 King St., Ste. 1,Jonesboro, AR 72401910 S. Main St.,Jonesboro, AR 72401800 Cate Ave.,Jonesboro, AR 72401107 S. Fisher,Jonesboro, AR 724012421 Old Country Rd.,Pocahontas, AR 72455901-574-31882115 Main St.,North Little Rock, AR 72114225 E. Jackson,Jonesboro, AR 724012808 Fox Meadow Ln.,Jonesboro, AR 72404407 Union St.,Jonesboro, AR -935-2082870-892-1885870-932-4245870-935-3658BACK TO TOPRev. 02-2020Page 7 of 20

Craighead County Resource GuideDHS County Office Volunteer OpportunitiesN/ABACK TO TOPRev. 02-2020Page 8 of 20

Craighead County Resource GuideEducational OpportunitiesDepartment of Workforce o@arkansas.govThe Arkansas Department of Workforce Services has Arkansas Workforce Centers across the state thatcan tell you about job openings, how to look for a job, training programs, and more.If you are unemployed or currently employed but need a better job, then DWS and its ArkansasWorkforce Centers can help by providing:Free Job Search Help Arkansas JobLink lets you post your information and skills for employers to see,search for current job openings, and more. Visit www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov nowto get started. Free access to computers, telephones, fax machines, and copiers to help you findand apply for jobs.Help from Experts Identify your skills and get help finding job openings that need those skills. Create or update your resume to get the best results possible in your job search. Career counseling for step-by-step job search guidance. Get the facts about what kind of jobs are available and where they are inArkansas.Program Referrals for Specific Needs Free GED and English as Second Language (ESL) classes. Veterans Services programs tailored to assist eligible veterans with vocationalrehabilitation and other employment needs. Help for workers who have lost jobs because of business closures or workforcereductions due to the economic climate or man-made disasters and because ofinternational trade. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, including TransitionalEmployment Assistance (TEA), Work Pays, and more. Vocational rehabilitation for Arkansans living with a disability.See the next page for local office contact information.Rev. 02-2020Page 9 of 20

Craighead County Resource GuideWant to visit the nearest Department of Workforces Services office, Arkansas Works Center, or speakwith local representative? See the information below.Jonesboro DWS Office2311 Nettleton Ave., Ste. A,Jonesboro, AR 72401870-935-5594PO Box 16127,Jonesboro, AR 72401BACK TO TOPAdult EducationArkansas State UniversityArkansas Northeastern CollegeArkansas Northeastern CollegeBlack River Technical College –ParagouldASU Marked TreeASU Newport (JonesboroCampus)Delta Center for EconomicDevelopmentLearning Center Adult ServicesValley View Intermediate SchoolValley View Junior High SchoolValley View Adult EducationUAMS Schmieding Center: Home Caregiver TrainingProgram Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) Training104 E. Main St.,Trumann, AR 72472105 S. Main St.,Leachville, AR 72438700 E. Main St.,Paragould, AR 724501 Black River Dr.,Paragould, AR 7245033500 U.S. 63,Marked Tree, AR 723655504 Krueger Dr.,Jonesboro, AR 72401319 University Loop Cir.,Jonesboro, AR 724013801 Aggie Rd.,Jonesboro, AR 724015404 Yarbrough Dr.,Jonesboro, AR 724042118 Valley View Dr.,Jonesboro, AR 724042311 E. Nettleton Ave. Ste. G,Jonesboro, AR 72401303 E. Matthews, Ste. 201,Jonesboro, AR swilley@uams.eduBACK TO TOPRev. 02-2020Page 10 of 20