Frequently Asked Questions
- What Is A Workforce Investment Board?
- What are the WIB's Responsibilities?
- Who Are The Customers of The Workforce Investment System?
- What Area Does The WIB Serve?
- Who Appoints The Workforce Investment Board?
- How Can I find More Information On Workforce Investment Boards and on the Workforce Investment Act?
What Is A Workforce Investment Board?
Workforce Investment Boards bring together representatives from business, labor, community-based organizations, education, human services, economic development and other groups to structure and develop policy to deliver local workforce development services. The Board’s mission is to create a local workforce system that enables individuals to become self-sufficient and continually upgrade their work skills; to ensure employers have the skilled workers they need to compete effectively in the global economy; and to connect unemployed and underemployed discouraged workers to jobs and careers.
What are the WIB's Responsibilities?
- set policy for the portion of the statewide workforce investment system within the local area
- develop a budget for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the local board
- conduct oversight with respect to local programs of youth activities, local employment and training activities, and the one-stop delivery system in the local area, in partnership with the chief elected official
- negotiate and reach agreement on local performance measures
- designate or certify one-stop operators and conduct oversight with respect to the one-stop delivery system in the local area
- designate or certify one-stop operators
- coordinate the workforce investment activities authorized and carried out in the local area with economic development strategies and develop other employer linkages
- identify providers of training and labor market services
- award contracts to certified service providers
- develop a local plan
- promote private sector employer participation in all workforce activities to assist in meeting their hiring needs, and to connect workforce investment with local and regional development strategies
Who Are The Customers of The Workforce Investment System?
The workforce investment system serves two primary customers: the job seeker, and the business community. Our job seekers’ goals are to secure employment, retain employment, upgrade skills, and maintain economic self sufficiency. The businesses that are served want to find qualified employees quickly in a cost efficient manner.
The Workforce Investment Board's role is to help meet all our customers’ needs by establishing those working relationships between the local workforce investment system and the business community.
The Niagara County Workforce Investment Board serves the geographic area of Niagara County, New York. There are currently 33 local area WIBs in New York State.
Who Appoints The Workforce Investment Board?
The Niagara County Legislature appoints the local WIB Board members, in accordance with the regulations of the Workforce Investment Act.
How Can I find More Information On Workforce Investment Boards and on the Workforce Investment Act?
Information on Workforce Investment Boards can be found at www.doleta.gov.
