Under Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Chief Elected Officials (CEO) have the responsibility and opportunity to shape the local workforce system and use it as a tool to drive community prosperity. CEOs can create a nimble and responsive talent pipeline development system that provides training, supportive services and other resources to meet the needs of growing businesses and individuals in their communities.
Chief Elected Officials representing the eight counties of our area appoint professionals from business, organized labor, education, community-based organizations and the public sector to the CIWDB, where they combine their experience and insight to better understand the area’s workforce challenges, prioritize programs and funding to meet them, and drive economic growth.
The CIWDB oversees the Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth/Young Adult programs under the WIOA. These programs offer job training, education, and support services that help participants increase their employability and earning potential while addressing industry needs through tailored skills development. WIOA programs help bridge the gap between workforce skills and local industry demands, ultimately fostering sustainable economic growth in the region.
