Western Virginia Workforce Development Board
The Western Virginia Workforce Development Board (WDB) is governed by a volunteer
board of directors responsible for developing policy and overseeing local workforce
development initiatives in partnership with the local elected officials. Members are
appointed by the chief local elected officials from eight jurisdictions. WDB membership
includes representatives from business, education, community based organizations,
economic development, public employment services, public assistance agencies, vocational
rehabilitation and labor organizations. Membership is drawn from individuals who have
policy-making authority.
The WDB serves as a point of contact for business, industry and the public sector to
communicate their workforce needs, promote strategies to encourage lifelong learning and
improve workplace skills. The WDB assists in the development of new training programs to
benefit the area’s workforce, conduct planning, oversight and evaluation of local workforce
development programs including the Workforce Centers. It coordinates efforts and activities
with economic development to promote the area’s availability of qualified workers and promote
cooperation among the business and the public sector.
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