COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Human Services Agency

 
 

DATE:

November 16, 2005

BOARD MEETING DATE:

December 6, 2005

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

None

 
 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

   

FROM:

Glen H. Brooks Jr., Interim Director, Human Services Agency

 

Elsa Dawson, Interim Director, Central Region

   

SUBJECT:

Presentation and Report of the Workforce Investment Board

   
 

This is an informational presentation and report of the San Mateo Workforce Investment Board’s (WIB) goals, mission, accomplishments and future activities.

 

BACKGROUND:

In 2001 as a requirement of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), the WIB was formed. In November 2004, a presentation provided the Board of Supervisors with updated information about the development, planning and activities surrounding the WIB. The WIB oversees workforce development activities that serve youth, disadvantaged adults and dislocated workers in San Mateo County, with the Human Services Agency functioning as the administrative entity.

 

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of the WIB presentation is to provide the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors with an update and overview of on-going efforts to serve San Mateo County residents and the business community. The presentation will include the WIB Annual Report for program year 2004-2005, highlighting the accomplishments, community outreach, and services provided by the WIB.

 

VISION ALIGNMENT:

The planning and overview of the WIB keeps several goals and commitments including; Create opportunities for every household to participate in our prosperity. Goal 4: Residents have many educational and training opportunities beyond high school; Goal 17: All households experience income gains. The WIB contributes to these goals and commitment by providing employment and training services to residents and business community in San Mateo County, thereby promoting self-sufficiency and increasing economic development.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Workforce Development activities are funded with federal WIA funds, CalWORKs funds, and special grants. There is no fiscal impact associated with this presentation or report.