Arkansas’ Efforts to Assist Immigrants. Hispanics in Arkansas Arkansas Democrat Gazette Newspaper Article.

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Arkansas’ Efforts to Assist Immigrants

Hispanics in Arkansas Arkansas Democrat Gazette Newspaper Article

State’s Hot Spots Draw Hispanics

Census 2000 Population Statistics United States Increase U.S. Total Population248,709,973281,421, % Hispanic 22,354,059 35,305, % Percent of Total9%12.5% Arkansas Total Population2,350,7252,673, % Hispanic 19,876 86, % Percent of Total.9%3.2% County of Origin (for Arkansas) Mexico61, % Puerto Rico 2, % Cuba % Other (Latin America) 22, % Overall, five percent (5%) of Arkansas’ total population speaks a language other than English at home (133,670)

Targeting the Hispanic Community

ESL Classes

Occupational Spanish Pilot Project Expected outcomes Develop a training program and materials for criminal justice, health, and emergency responder personnel Train a minimum of 100 workers in occupational Spanish. Document strategies and best practices which can be used in larger projects in the future across the state

New Arkansan Centers A bridge to your new community

Target Locations for New Arkansan Centers Little Rock Rogers Russellville Malvern

New Arkansan Centers Employment and Educational Training Resume Assistance Information on Job Services Unemployment Assistance Job Placement Assistance ESL classes GED Classes Adult Education Internet Access Citizenship Participation Classes Driver's Education Banking Certificate Training Computer Training

New Arkansan Centers Community Integration Assistance Translation Assistance Interpretation Assistance Assistance with banking needs Money Management Access to Immigration and Naturalization attorney Emergency Assistance Immigration Assistance Notary Services Identification Cards Income Tax Preparation Assistance Relocation Assistance Scholarship Assistance Housing

Chairman,Steve Lux Executive Director, Sandra Winston For more information contact us at #2 Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR (501) Arkansas Workforce Investment Board