Describe the purpose and responsibilities of the East Central Illinois Workforce Board under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Explain how the Board provides strategic leadership for the local workforce system by identifying regional workforce priorities, overseeing workforce investments, approving plans and policies, and ensuring accountability for programs and services. Describe the Board's relationship with the Chief Elected Officials, American Job Centers, service providers, education and training partners, employers, and other workforce system stakeholders.
- Overview of the Workforce Board and its responsibilities under WIOA
- Explanation of the Board's relationship with the Chief Elected Officials
- Description of the Board's oversight of the local workforce system, including American Job Centers, service providers, and training providers
- Workforce Board members organized by WIOA membership categories (e.g., Employers, Workforce, Education and Training, Economic Development, Labor, Community-Based Organizations, Government, and Other Required Partners)
- Identify Board leadership, including:
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Committee Chairs
- Member profiles including:
- Photograph
- Name
- Title
- Organization
- Board committees with descriptions of their responsibilities
- Workforce Board staff, including:
- Executive Director
- Board Assistant
- Photograph, name, title, and brief biography
- Annual reports
- Local and regional workforce plans
- Board meeting schedule
- Public meeting notices, agendas, and meeting minutes
- Board bylaws, policies, and other governance documents
- Information on how employers, partners, and community members can engage with the Workforce Board