Recruitment Support That Works for You

The Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District is here to support your talent pipeline needs. Our team will meet with you directly to review your staffing goals and provide a variety of solutions that can support them. From recruiting and training to talent development, we are here to help you secure a workforce that is qualified and ready for growth.

Review our no-cost workforce services below to see which ones are a good fit for your needs. You might be surprised by how much we can help.

• Job description development and writing
• Free job postings on Arkansas JobLink
• Posting on 20+ job boards including Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter
• Applicant tracking and candidate pre-screening through JazzHR
• Conducting job fairs and hiring events to attract talent to your organization 
• Developing work-based learning programs, including on-the-job training, apprenticeships, work experience, with options for wage reimbursement.
• Helping companies fill difficult niche roles.

Businesses are encouraged to create an employer account with Arkansas JobLink to get started. This free tool connects employers directly with qualified job seekers and provides recruitment tools to simplify the hiring process.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Glen Barentine directly at glen.barentine@arkansas.gov or (870) 234.4030.