Existing Workforce Training Program

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is proud to work with industries that are eligible to participate in the Existing Workforce Training Program.

The primary purpose of the E.W.T.P. is to provide financial assistance to Arkansas' manufacturing industries for upgrading the skills of their existing workforce.

This program is administered jointly by the Arkansas Department of Economic Development, the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, and the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education. The E.W.T.P. supports training for full-time, permanent employees of Arkansas companies SIC 20-39, who are subject to Arkansas personal income tax.

To be considered for funding through the E.W.T.P. an industry must:

submit an application 10 working days prior to the beginning of training
provide assurance that the participants involved in the proposed training program possess the prerequisite literacy skills
clearly tie the proposed training to specific business goals and performance objectives
For additional information regarding the E.W.T.P. please contact

Tammy Coleman, Director
Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
P.O. Box 960 | 183 Highway 399
De Queen, Arkansas 71832
(870) 584-4471 or (800) 844-4471

Rachel Parson, Coordinator
Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
P.O. Box 960 | 183 Highway 399
De Queen, Arkansas 71832
(870) 584-4471 or (800) 844-4471

Workforce Development and Continuing Education