bay consortium workforce investment board, inc.. topics to be covered the broad view “who we are...
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Topics to be CoveredThe Broad View• “Who We Are & What We
Do”• Workforce Investment #13
Area• Board Strategic Direction• Levels of Responsibility• Organizational Structure• Major Functions & Board
Activities• Member Responsibilities• Committee Responsibilities• Executive Director
Responsibilities
The Details• Overview of WIA• WIB One Stop Centers• Youth Services• Key Facts of WIA
• Volunteer board of directors• Appointed by local elected officials• Representatives of:
• Business, industry, educational institutions, community-based organizations, ED agencies; public employment services,
• Policy development• Oversight
“Who We Are”
• Points of contact: Businesses, industry & public sector
• Forum for regional workforce development
• Promote life-long learning strategies
• Assist in development of training initiatives
• Planning, oversight and evaluation of WIA programs
• Advise in workforce policy and programs
• Coordinate economic development efforts & activities
• Review plans & grant applications for WIA programs
“What We Do”
Bay Consortium Workforce Investment Board, Inc.Bay Consortium Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
Workforce Investment Area XIIIWorkforce Investment Area XIII
WIB Area XIII
• Accomack County
• Northampton County
• Spotsylvania County
• Stafford County
• Caroline County
• King George County
• City of Fredericksburg
• Lancaster County
• Northumberland County
• Richmond County
• Westmoreland County
• Essex County
• King & Queen County
• King William County
• Matthews County
• Middlesex County
Mission Statement
To provide comprehensive customer driven workforce services to connect employers, job seekers, workers and youth.
Vision
The Bay Consortium Workforce Investment Board XIII will ensure a viable and qualified workforce, which is capable of sustaining existing businesses and enticing new businesses by fulfilling the needs of a vibrant and expanding employment base.
Strategies & Initiatives:• Develop system approach• Identify employers’ needs• Partner with Economic Development initiatives• Communicate long-term needs• Communicate short-term needs• Communicate availabilities & capabilities• Provide feedback & continuous improvement• Encourage region-wide strategic planning, policy
formulation and system implementation
Board Strategic Direction
• Mayors & Chairs of Boards of Supervisors• Accountability & Liability
• Board of Directors• Policy & Governance
• Officers and Executive Committee• Direction
• Committees• Planning & Action
• Staff• Management & Operations
Levels of Responsibility
Department of Labor
Governor of Virginia
Special Advisor to the Governor for Workforce Development Virginia Workforce CouncilVirginia Community College
System
Bay Consortium Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
Executive Committee One Stop Committee
Performance & Accountability Committee Board Development Committee
Labor Market CommitteeYouth Council
Staff to the Board
Local Elected Officials
Organizational Chart
Major Functions & Board Activities
• Integrity in governance• Promote Board’s:
• Mission• Purpose• Goals• Policies• Programs• Services• Strengths• Needs
• Promote Board’s Vision
• Provide leadership• Provide Advocacy• Identify Resources &
Opportunities• Provide oversight in market
matters• Identify trends in the
marketplace• Create Board visibility• Foster Independence &
Objectivity
• Private Sector Business Representatives• Economic Development Representatives• Educational Representatives• Organized Labor Representatives• Community Based Organization
Representatives• One Stop Partner Representatives
Board Composition
• General Responsibilities• Effective business and sound fiscal management
• Specific Responsibilities• Effective use of knowledge, experience, insight, and
influence• Member Expectations
• Attendance• Participation• Agent of change
Board Member Responsibilities
• Leadership• Scope of Board Activities• Board Meeting Oversight• Executive Committee Oversight• Committee Oversight• ED Relations & Development• Successor Preparation• Training & Expertise
Chairperson Responsibilities
• Executive
• Labor Market
• One Stop
• Performance & Accountability
• Board Development
• Youth Council
Standing WIB Committees
• Develop Executive Summary
• Maintain official records & minutes
• Distinguish duties apart from full board
Committee Responsibilities
• Member of Executive Committee
• Provide leadership
• Know scope of committee activities
• Present committee report at full board meetings
• Present new ideas
• Interact with other WIB committees
Committee Chair Responsibilities
• Bay WIB “Chief of Staff”• Manage the “Big Picture”• Support & facilitate WIB functions• Provide leadership for staff, Board and committees• Seek counsel from the Chair • Provide effective fiscal management • Provide reports on a regular basis• Coordinate staff training• Coordinate publicity, marketing and advertising• Develop risk and emergency management procedures
Executive Director Responsibilities
• Provide channels of communication• Act as clearinghouse of information exchange• Facilitate strategic partnering• Facilitate effective fiscal management• Oversight of workforce investment system• Support for the Board and committees
Staff Responsibilities
• Volunteers• Provide industry expertise & collective wisdom• Sanction & knowledge of external publics• Spokespersons for the WIB• Influence: financial, human and public resources• Preserve the democratic process• Effect change, novel ideas, broad perspective
• Staff• Provide expertise in WIA operations & knowledge• Provide organization knowledge & history
Board & Staff Interaction
• Bridge organization & board member communication
• Objectively consider volunteer suggestions
• Interpret board policy, decisions & actions
• Disseminate information
Board & Staff Interaction cont.
• Study the economy• Meet our customers and partners• Identify education & training for partners• Know WIA policies and procedures• Acquaint self with staff & service providers• Analyze performance reports• Promote staff & board training• Use networks to promote WIB• Practice patience & promote success• Practice fiscal responsibility
Tips for New Members
• Federally mandated
• Virginia Workforce Council
• 15 Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIAs)
Overview of WIA
• Youth, 14 to 21 years old• Job seekers• Laid off workers• Incumbent workers• New entrants to the workforce• Veterans• Persons with disabilities• Employers
Beneficiaries of WIA
• One-Stop Centers provide• Core Services• Intensive Services• Training Services
• Youth Partners provide• Basic skills assessment• Resources and guidance to attain educational goals• Leadership development opportunities• Exposure to work environments via training & adult
mentoring
WIA Partners
• Employers provide• Influence over local area employment policy• Affect an improved and trained employee pool• Development of on-the-job and customized training
opportunities• Provide assistance for laid-off workers
• Community• Provide access to local area job market information• Affect an improved and quality workforce• Develop services designed for local area needs• Reduce need for welfare
WIA Partners cont.
Streamlined Services Empowering Individuals Universal Access Increased Accountability Strong Role for Local Boards & Private Sector State & Local Flexibility Improved Youth Programs
Key WIA Facts
• Universal access to job search and labor market information
• Advice, counseling and support of industry experts
• Education and skills training
• Individual choice of services
Benefits of WIA