Arkansas Workforce Center at Benton
400 Edison Ave
Benton, AR 72015
Phone:  501-315-7702
Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm
The focus of the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services is to provide individuals the tools they need to enhance and sustain their employability. The main services include employment assistance, unemployment insurance and temporary assistance for needy families. Visit the website or call for more information. 
www.dws.arkansas.gov

Boys & Girls Club of Bryant
6401 Boone Rd
Bryant, Arkansas 72022
Suzanne Passmore 
Phone:  501-653-5437
Hours: Mon-Sat 7:15am-8pm
We help hundreds of kids and teens in the Bryant School District develop essential skills, make lasting connections and have fun. Club members experience a safe place to learn, play and grow as well as supportive relationships with caring mentors. The club offers enriching programs, experiences and many activities.
[email protected]
www.bryantbgc.org

Boys & Girls Club of Saline County
1810 Citizens Dr
Benton, AR  72015
Hours: M-F 10am-6pm
Krystal Askew
Phone:  501-315-8100
Things to do at the club include project learn, the garden of hope, discovery and dreams, SMART moves, SUPER mentoring, STEAM, sight and dental screenings, music lessons, recreational activities and daily healthy snacks. 
[email protected]
www.scbgclub.com

Civitan Preschool
403 S Reynolds Rd, Suite 3
Bryant, AR 72022
Phone: 501-847-5900
Hours: T-F 11am-5pm;  Sat 11am-4pm
Julie Jester
​The mission of the Civitan Services’ Preschool program is to help children advance to their full potential in all areas of development in preparation for entrance into the public school system. We offer developmental skills in the following areas educational services, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, self-help skills, social skills, handwriting without tears program, kindergarten readiness skills, emotional skills, communication skills, cognitive skills, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
www.civitanservices.com

Headstart Benton
321 Edison Ave
Benton, AR  72015
Phone: 501-315-6456
Hours: M-F 6:30am-5pm
​CADC Headstart programs provide educational resources, as well as health and dental services, nutrition and social services to children from low-income families.
www.cadc.com

Headstart Harmony Grove
115 School Drive 
Benton, AR  72015
Phone:  501-776-1697
Hours:  M-F  7:30am-4:30pm
​CADC Headstart programs provide educational resources, as well as health and dental services, nutrition and social services to children from low-income families.
​www.cadc.com

Headstart Shannon Hills
11925 Country Line Road
Alexander, AR  72002
Phone:  501-455-4932
Hours:  M-F  7:30am-4:30pm
​CADC Headstart programs provide educational resources, as well as health and dental services, nutrition and social services to children from low-income families.
www.cadc.com

Imagination Library of Saline County
PO Box 636 
Bryant, AR  72089
Pam Toler 
Phone:  501-993-7727
Age-appropriate books mailed to the child's home every month.
Parents may enroll children at either Saline County Library.
[email protected]
www.imaginationlibraryofsalinecounty.org

Library - Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
1800 Smithers Drive
Benton, AR  72015
Erin Waller 
Phone:  501-778-4766
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 9am-8pm;  Wed & Fri 9am-5:30pm;  Sat 9am-4pm
​Miscellaneous classes and items available to check out.E library available online where you can check out ebooks and online audio books, free wifi and public computers.
www.salinecountylibrary.org

Library - Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
201 Prickett Road 
Bryant, AR  72022
Kari Bessly 
Phone:  501-847-2166
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 9am-8pm;  Wed & Fri 9am-5:30pm;  Sat 9am-4pm
​Miscellaneous items to be checked out: cake pans, halloween costumes, etc; and miscellaneous classes: diabetic, income tax, etc. E library available online where you can check out ebooks and online audio books, free wifi and public computers.
www.salinecountylibrary.org

Saline County Adult Education Center
16936 I-30 Frontage Road
Benton, AR 72015
Phone: 501-778-3235
Hours: Mon & Thurs 8am-7:30pm;  Tues & Wed 8am-4:30pm
​University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College Adult Education Center’s mission is to provide education and training courses to help adult clients upgrade their educational levels and attain job readiness skills so that they can become more productive members of society. All classes are free. Services include GED preparation, employability and workforce skills, English as a second language, basic skills improvement, college prep, refresher courses and distance education classes.
www.uaptc.edu

Saline County Cooperative
1605 Edison Avenue
Benton, AR  72015
Phone:  501-303-5672
​Services include family fellowship meals, time management assistance, estate planning assistance, career planning assistance and  youth groups. The Cooperative Extension Service works in the areas of Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences and 4-H. We are a non-formal educational outreach from the University of Arkansas. Saline County is our campus.
[email protected]
www.uaex.edu

TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers
Pre-College TRIO Programs | U.S. Department of Education
OUR MISSION: To provide excellent educational services to those individuals in our target area & target population.
  • The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federally funded program that assists adults of ages 19 and above and U.S. veterans to enroll in and complete a post-secondary education program. All services are provided free of charge to participants who meet the eligibility requirements. We provide:
    • Admissions assistance
    • Financial aid advising
    • Academic assistance
    • Career exploration
  • Eligibility requirements
    • US Citizen or permanent resident
    • Demonstrate financial need (federal guidelines)
    • Age 19 or above
      • OR Individual under age 18 enrolled in an alternative education program
    • Veterans of any age qualify
    • Express a desire to enroll in postsecondary education program
    • Resident of Lonoke, Pulaski, or Saline County
EMAIL: ualr.edu/trioeocets  
PHONE: 501.916.3470
FAX: 501-907-2480
 
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
5820 Asher Avenue Suite 800
Little Rock, AR 72204
 
MAILING ADDRESS:
2801 South University Avenue UP 800
Little Rock, AR 72204
 
Office Hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm / Monday – Friday​
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Women Equipped, Christian Women's Job Corp
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 501.778.2271
 
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
212 W South Street
Benton, AR 72015
 
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. BOX 1064
Benton, AR 72018
 
OUR MISSION: Equipping women for life in a Christian context through career focused classes, Bible study, and building meaningful relationships.
OUR VISION: Empowering women through Christ for jobs and life.
WE ASPIRE TO BE…
  • a place that brings women in our community together.
  • a place of educational opportunities.
  • a place of employment opportunities.
  • and most importantly, a place of faith, hope and love.

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For Immediate Assistance, Contact one of the following:

​Linda F. Smith
Central Arkansas Development Council
321 Edison Avenue, Benton AR 72015
Phone: 501-367-6318
[email protected]
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Shameka Christon
Benton Public Schools
[email protected]
Karen Mays
Saline County Health Unit, Administrator 
1612 Edison Avenue 
Benton, AR 72015
Phone: 501-303-5650
[email protected]

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Tamra Gore
The Vine and the Branches / Chaplain
[email protected]
Keith Dodson
Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church
200 N. Market Street, Benton AR 72015
Phone: 501-778-3601
​Email: [email protected]
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