Arkansas Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy (WAGE™) is a job readiness program for unemployed and underemployed adults within the Division of Workforce Services, Adult Education Section. WAGE™ is unique from other career readiness programs in that it focuses on improving the basic academic skills of participants while providing workforce preparation and workforce training activities. With the needs of business and industry at its core, WAGE™ addresses the requirement for a competent workforce among entry-level jobs in environments ranging from manufacturing to health care to hospitality and tourism. Participants can earn a Level I and Level II WAGE™ Certificate by completing the requirements of each module. Click below to learn more.

Faculty

Connie Short
WAGE™ Coordinator