Opportunity knocks
Program offers free training to help job seekers qualify for employment with area companies
There’s a new opportunity on the horizon for central Arkansas job seekers who are looking for employment in a high-tech advanced manufacturing environment: TY Garments USA, LLC, is in the process of opening a manufacturing facility at the Little Rock Port industrial park. The company produces sportswear using semiautomated processes, and employment opportunities will include entry-level sewing position and team leads.
GAIN AN ADVANTAGE
The University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is seeking to help applicants gain the skills needed to land a job with TY Garments through the school’s economic development program. The initiative provides training in various fields, at no charge to the student. “UA-Pulaski Tech’s economic development efforts are geared toward assisting area employers find qualified employees and up-skill existing employees,” said Bentley Wallace, the school’s vice chancellor for economic development. The six-week TY Garments Training program is scheduled to begin Nov. 14, with classes meeting for an hour and a half two nights a week; the registration deadline is noon on Friday, Nov. 3. Classes will be held at the Universality of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College’s business and industry center, located at 3303 E. Roosevelt Road in Little Rock (near the Clinton National Airport).
WHAT TO EXPECT
Topics covered during the training program will include high school-level mathematics and English, including reading and writing, as well as locating and understanding information, problem-solving and team-interaction skills. In addition to each student’s academic performance, the individual’s punctuality, overall attitude, eagerness to learn and attention to detail will be evaluated.
HOW TO QUALIFY
Those seeking to enroll in the class must have a high school diploma or GED. Participants should also be motivated to learn, possess strong workplace skills and be able to work as part of a team. After completing the program, the top-scoring participants will be considered for employment at TY Garments. Qualified applicants must also pass a drug test to be eligible for hiring. To register for the TY Garment Training program, call 501-907-6670.