Top Labor Market Stats

   Labor Market Snapshot: 3/2013
   Unemployment Rate: 12.5%
   Labor Force: 224,200
   Employed: 196,100
   Unemployed: 28,100
   Mass Layoffs: 4,867
   UI Claims: 18,678
   UI Exhausted Claims: 1,994

News & Events

EMSI Benefit Cost Analysis & Regional Economic Impact Report - NEW!

Performance
Results

WIB Annual Report 2011-12

JobLink Networking Sessions

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) was established through the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 and is designated by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to develop broad strategic policy for the county's workforce development and economic interests, assist businesses in finding, developing and retaining a quality workforce, and supporting job seekers with funds for specialized workshops, classroom training, subsidized employment, and supportive services.

WIB & Committees

The WIB is currently comprised of the following standing committees, councils, advisory committees, and roundtables:

• Workforce Investment Board
• Executive Committee
• Business Services Committee

• Oversight Committee
• Youth Council
• Adhoc Workgroups & Roundtables