Projects

Arkansas Women’s Business Center

AWBC is committed to providing technical assistance, training, and access to capital services tailored to meet the needs of women business owners. The Center is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. It is in a network of over 100 Centers located through the nation. Winrock’s staff and team of […]

Arkansas Apprenticeship Pathways Initiative

Navigating workforce skills training and job opportunities isn’t always intuitive, which is why Winrock provides assistance to underserved job seekers in Arkansas, as they pursue much-needed training and employment. In cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services — which received a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor — Winrock provides outreach on registered…

Robert D. & Elizabeth Havener Scholarships for African Women

While great strides have been made to expand opportunities for African women, social and economic factors still leave many disadvantaged. This exclusion of women from leadership positions and participation in the economy prevents the continent from reaching its potential. By providing scholarships, this program advances the high-level involvement of women in agricultural and environmental fields…