Dr. Aaron Duvall Named as UA Little Rock Workforce Development Director
UA Little Rock has appointed Dr. Aaron Duvall to a new leadership role focused on strengthening industry partnerships and expanding access to career and technical education opportunities.
He will begin his new position as the UA Little Rock workforce development director on April 16. His office will oversee Workforce Development Initiatives, Career Services, Concurrent Enrollment, Study Abroad, and Extended Education.
“Aaron’s experience and passion for connecting students with real-world opportunities make him a tremendous asset to our team,” said Dr. Ann Bain, executive vice chancellor and provost. “His role will be key to strengthening the university’s ties with industry, ensuring our students are workforce-ready and our programs are responsive to Arkansas’s economic and education needs.”
Duvall brings more than 20 years of experience in education, with a strong track record of building impactful partnerships that provide students with pathways to economic advancement and career success.
He most recently served as the inaugural career and technical education (CTE) director at Responsive Education Solutions, a charter school organization with campuses across Arkansas. In that role, he led the development of CTE programs at eight schools and built lasting relationships with business and industry leaders, government agencies, and higher education institutions.
A recognized voice in CTE innovation and education policy, Duvall has shared his insights at major conferences including the Arkansas Charter School Conference, the Southern Regional Education Board Making Schools Work Conference in Florida, and the Association of Career and Technical Education Region IV Conference in New Mexico. He recently completed an Ed.D. in Rural and Diverse Education at Southern Arkansas University.
“I am honored to step into this unique role and excited to expand UA Little Rock’s impact through innovative education and workforce development initiatives, as well as the establishment of a cutting-edge workforce development center,” Duvall said. “By forging strong partnerships with industry leaders and community organizations, we will create dynamic workforce programs, lifelong learning and upskilling opportunities, and new career pathways that empower students and strengthen our regional workforce, making UA Little Rock a leader in university workforce development.”
Outside of work, Duvall is active in community service initiatives, including youth leadership mentoring and local scholarship efforts. He and his wife have three children, Gabe, Emerson and Everest.