About
Workforce Investment Boards
The Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board is one of eleven Workforce Development Boards within the state of Wisconsin. Together the state's Workforce Development Boards collaborate through the Wisconsin Workforce Development Association to develop and implement statewide workforce strategies to build a stronger workforce for Wisconsin to meet the needs of growing businesses.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of business leaders, workforce development partners, community organizations, and tribal representatives who are committed to creating a workforce system that meets the needs of the employers and workers in Northwest Wisconsin. The Board is committed to seeking out best practices and developing strategic initiatives that will lead to economic self-sufficiency for our region’s residents.
Committees
Our role is that of a coordinating, planning, and collaborating entity resulting in a workforce system that is flexible, seamless, and responsive to the dual needs of job seekers and employers. To accomplish this role, we host several committee meetings to do this important work. We currently have five standing committees: Executive, Finance, One Stop Operator, Strategic Directions and Development, and Youth.
Governance
We are one of over 500 Workforce Development Boards in the United States and are responsible for the oversight of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and other training and employment initiatives in Northwest Wisconsin, including Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Price, Iron, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, and Washburn Counties. Through our Board of Directors and staff, we provide oversight and strategic direction to the employment and training initiatives within our region.
Data
Workforce and labor market information is essential to the nation’s economy. Accurate, objective, relevant, timely, and accessible workforce and labor market information is critical for building a skilled workforce, strengthening career pathways, understanding the changing nature of work, and spending workforce training funds effectively.
Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan guides our day-to-day priorities. Through data collection, review, and discussion, together with our Strategic Directions & Development Committee, we have crafted 5 Key Objectives for our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. While the Key Objectives remain the same, how we accomplish these objectives can be adjusted at any time to better align with the current economic trends of our region. Our Strategic Plan is a living document representing a moment in time, so we give ourselves the flexibility to adapt as needed to best serve our region and align with the Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment.
Annual Reports
Our annual reports reflect each year’s accomplishments. While viewing any of our annual reports, you will see the impacts of our programs, projects, and special initiatives on the communities we serve. Each annual report also gives us the opportunity to thank and recognize our grant funders, supporters, partners, and board members for their collaboration to continue bettering our workforce system in Northwest Wisconsin.
Staff
Meet our team! We are a dedicated group of individuals who love what we do. We value communication, efficiency, levity, and autonomy. We like to have fun while getting things done. Connect with any of us to learn more about how we can assist you with your employment or workforce needs. We would love to hear from you!