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WORKFORCE ALLIANCE OF THE NORTH BAY: HISTORY
The Napa-Lake Workforce Investment Board (WIB) was formed in 2011. In 2017, the WIB combined with the Employment and Training Branch of Social Services in the county of Marin’s Department of Health & Human Services. Later that year the County of Mendocino joined the Alliance. The counties decided to merge for various reasons including common industries, labor pool and workforce and a desire to consolidate both the administrative and the planning functions from the three counties into a single governance structure.
Pursuant to a Joint Powers Agreement, the Counties, through their respective Board of Supervisors, agreed to the establishment of the Workforce Alliance of the North Bay (WANB), consisting of representatives from each geographical area. The Joint Powers Agreement specifies the roles and responsibilities for each party. The Board of Supervisors appoints members to the Alliance for two-year terms. The majority of members are from the business sector in each county. Economic development, education, labor, government and community-based organizations are also represented.
The role of the Advisory Committees is to oversee the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act funds that support the programs and services provided through a partnership of public agencies whose customers are businesses requiring support around workforce issues and job seekers requiring job search services and/or education and training.
The County Advisory Committees make recommendations to the Regional Workforce Development Board. The Regional Board approves and sends the recommendations to the Governing Board for final approval.
Workforce Alliance of the North Bay is grateful to the individuals who have volunteered their time and talents to serve on our Boards and Advisory Subcommittees.
To learn about the Workforce Board role, please watch this video created by the National Association of Workforce Boards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juAXERBRolM.
Workforce Alliance of the North Bay
Workforce Alliance of the North Bay leverages regional funding and aligns partners in the North Bay to ensure a skilled workforce today and in the future. Our network of career centers, employment and training initiatives, and programs result in a regional talent pool that drives economic growth for businesses and social mobility for workers and career seekers in the North Bay.
If your organization focuses on workforce, education or economic development, join our collaborative efforts to elevate the North Bay’s economic status and make our region the place of choice for businesses and workers.
CareerPoint North Bay
CareerPoint is a network of workforce development experts on a mission to provide the highest quality employment and training solutions for the North Bay’s businesses and career seekers.
We understand that businesses need access to a qualified, well-trained workforce to help them compete. Our portfolio of services for businesses lays the pathway to grow your business, find the right employees, and keep the skills of your current employees up to date.
For job seekers, building a game plan for your right-fit career may mean training, new credentials, building your skills, or learning how to connect with businesses that need your talent. With locations in Lake, Marin, Mendocino, and Napa Counties, CareerPoint has the resources to help you reach your goals.
If you are a business seeking quality workforce talent or a career seeker looking for your next opportunity, connect with us in one of our convenient locations in the North Bay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
This WIOA Title 1 financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made in advance by calling the CareerPoint Center in your county. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon request.
Request for accommodations may be made by contacting:
Taylor Swain, Equal Opportunity Officer
Workforce Alliance of the North Bay
PO Box 247, Napa, CA 94559
Telephone: 1-707-699-1951
California Relay Service: 711