about the wdb

Formerly the State Workforce Investment Board, the newly authorized State Workforce Development Board (WDB) is challenged with developing local sector strategies in high growth industries and designing career pathways that advance opportunities for all workers and job seekers, including low-skilled adults, youth, dislocated workers and individuals with disabilities.

Workforce Boards are comprised of individuals representing government, business, economic development and education. The private sector accounts for fifty-one percent (51%) of the membership, which includes the Chair of the Board who must be a member of the private sector.

about the wioa

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 was signed into law on July 22, 2014. This Act supersedes the long standing Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA).

WIOA offers workers and job seekers a new, diverse and more flexible framework in which to prepare for the jobs and career opportunities of this century. And a platform for employers to collaborate with workforce professionals and educators on designing work based solutions that link diverse talent to businesses.

WIOA supports a strong convening of leaders in workforce and economic development, education and social services organizations to align education and training investments to regional civic and economic growth strategies.