OVERVIEW

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) administers the distribution of federal Workforce Investment Act funds that are allocated through the State of California to Ventura County.

The federal funds help to support the Job & Career Centers and other local programs and services that benefit adult and youth job seekers, dislocated workers, and businesses.

FOCUS

• Relevance:  Enabling job seekers to be prepared for current and future employment opportunities in Ventura County

• Quality:  Monitoring program performance outcomes to meet the needs and expectations of employers and job seekers

• Sustainability:  Leveraging partnerships to secure ongoing support for workforce and business development in Ventura County

MEMBERSHIP

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors appoints members to the WIB for two-year terms.  The majority of WIB members are from the business sector in Ventura County.  Others represent economic development, education, labor, government and community-based organizations.