OUR BOARDWORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD

The inaugural Workforce Development Board will provide strategic direction and oversight for the following activities:

Competitively select qualified providers to deliver employment-related services to adults, dislocated workers, and youth.
Partner with local elected officials to develop a Local Plan to be submitted to the Governor of California.
Initiate workforce research and labor market analysis to inform the efforts of the Board and other entities across the region.
Convene regional stakeholders and forge collaborations among business, government, educational institutions, training providers, and community groups to further the goals of the workforce system.
Lead efforts to engage with a diverse range of employers to better align the skills of the workforce with employers' needs and to support employer utilization of the workforce development system.
Develop career pathways within the local area by aligning employment, training, education, and supportive services, particularly for individuals with barriers to employment.
Create a strategic vision and set measurable goals for a demand-driven workforce development system.
Ensure the appropriate use, management, and investment of funds to maximize performance outcomes.