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What is a Workforce Development Board (WDB)?The Workforce Development Board is a local board required by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 that is charged with planning, policy development and implementation, and oversight responsibilities for the workforce development services and programs under WIA. It’s a majority private sector Board, appointed by local elected officials (county commissioners in the five Region Q counties), overseeing programs for adults, workers who have been laid-off from jobs (dislocated workers), welfare recipients, youth, job seekers and businesses. The non-private sector Board members represent local community partners such as public schools, colleges, vocational rehabilitation, organized labor, economic development, the employment services, community based organization and department of social services. The WDB works in partnership with local elected officials. REGION Q WDB VISION STATEMENT: The citizens of Region Q will be well educated, highly skilled, life-long learners who enjoy a good quality of life. REGION Q WDB MISSION STATEMENT: To provide leadership and guidance in facilitating employment by providing the highest quality service delivery in a friendly, fair and impartial manner as perceived by our customers.
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