Key Facts
The Monterey County Workforce Investment Board (MCWIB) 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.
- Mandated by the Federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998
- A policy and governance board with authority to oversee and develop workforce policy
- One of 49 Workforce Investment Boards in California
- Comprised of local business members and public agency leaders appointed by the Board of Supervisors
- Board members serve a 3-year term and are responsible for managing Department of Labor funds provided to Monterey County for employment and training services
- Serves over 215 employers in Monterey County each year
- Assists over 1,000 people to secure employment each year
- Receives $6 – 10 million dollars in federal funding to support programs designed for economically disadvantaged adults, laid-off workers and high-risk youth
- Secures over $1 million dollars in competitive grants for community partnerships, annually
- Provides labor market information for the hospitality, healthcare, agriculture, and construction industries, as well as other demand occupations
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Leadership
- WIB Chair, Erik Cushman, Publisher, Monterey County Weekly
- WIB Vice Chair, Joanne Webster, HR Director of Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
- WIB 2nd Vice Chair, Anthony Aniello, President, AJ Associates
- Immediate Past WIB Chair, David Bernahl, II, President & CEO, Pacific Tweed, Inc., Co-Founder, VP, Coastal Luxury Management
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Committees
The MCWIB is currently comprised of the following committees and roundtables:
- Executive Committee – is responsible for membership assignments, coordination and review of standing committees and all duties of the full board during the interim period between MCWIB meetings.
- Oversight Committee – performs periodic evaluation of WIA Title I fiscal and program performance of the One Stop Career Center partnership, sub-contractors and grants.
- Youth Council – makes recommendations to the MCWIB regarding youth programs and proposals for funding, provides oversight of WIA Title I youth programs, and fosters collaboration and integration of youth activities throughout Monterey County.
- Healthcare Advisory Roundtable – consists of the four major hospitals, large employers of the healthcare industry, and educational institutions in an effort to identify labor market and educational challenges faced by the healthcare community.
- Regularly Scheduled Meetings Occur:
- Full MCWIB – 1st Wednesday of every other month at 7:30 am
- Executive Committee – 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:00 am
- Oversight Committee – 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:30 am
- Youth Council – 2nd Tuesday of every other month at 3:00 pm
- Healthcare Advisory Roundtable – Date of occurrence and time to be announced
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Mission Statement
The purpose of the Workforce Investment Board shall be to provide strategic planning, policy development, and oversight and evaluation of the local workforce investment system;
The Workforce Investment Board shall provide leadership to support the best practices of the public and private sectors to create a dynamic, efficient and effective Workforce Investment Board;
The Workforce Investment Board shall develop innovative models that effectively acquire and leverage alternative funding sources to offer access to all services;
The Workforce Investment Board shall contribute to a healthy economy that is filled with jobs that are built with integrity and offer positive experiences by empowering the community members and businesses with the knowledge and skills to be successful.