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Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDB)
is a 37-member business-led
public body responsible for coordinating workforce development
policy in the county. The Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors appoints its members. |
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The
WDB’s mission is to promote a workforce development
system responding to the needs of the business community,
job seekers, workers and youth. The WDB helps develop
a strong, vibrant economy and workforce by providing
the tools that strengthen individuals, businesses and
the community at large.
The Five-Year
Strategic Plan sets forth six important concepts
that underscore the WDB’s commitment to meeting
the diverse workforce needs of Contra Costa County.
The key concepts include:
•Meeting the needs of employers and workers
•Assuring easy accessibility to the workforce development
system for all citizens
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| •Providing
programs and services that are integrated into a
seamless and flexible workforce development system
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•Recognizing
and supporting life-long learning and self-improvement
•Allowing public accountability for system
results and outcomes |
•Creating
opportunities for all individuals to become economically
self-sufficient and contributing members of our community
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WDB also oversees numerous workforce and youth
development services offered through the EASTBAY
Works One-Stop Business and Career Centers |
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our
premier resource in conjunction with partnering
agencies and organizations.
Opportunities for involvement include: |
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•Scheduling a presentation for your organization
•Receiving newsletters and forum information
•Participating in symposiums and employer focus groups
•Mentoring youth or providing youth internships
•Becoming a board
member |
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