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The Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) are critical to the strategic direction, operation and oversight of programs and services in the local area.  The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 reinforces the importance of each Local Workforce Development Board by requiring the Governor in partnership with the State Workforce Development Board, to establish criteria based on specific items outlined in WIOA Section 107 to certify local boards. 

WIOA Section 107, and New Jersey’s administrative code N.J.A.C 12:42-4, requires that the Governor shall, once every 2 years, certify one local board for each local area in the State.  Such certification shall be based on meeting membership criteria and the extent to which the local board has ensured that workforce investment activities carried out in the local area have enabled the local area to meet the corresponding performance accountability measures and achieve sustained fiscal integrity, as defined in section 106(e)(2) of WIOA. 

Additional information concerning Local Board Certification, Recertification and Decertification is provided in the New Jersey Administrative Code, N.J.A.C. 12:42-4:  Local Workforce Development Boards: Certification, Recertification and Decertification, including consequences and appeals for local boards that do not successfully achieve certification. 

The Local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) in New Jersey play a crucial role in enhancing the state's global competitiveness by developing a skilled workforce. Here are the key points about their function and structure:

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Oversight: WDBs act like Boards of Directors for their respective local areas, identifying job market needs, leveraging resources, overseeing One-Stop Career Centers, and directing workforce investment programs.
2. Collaboration: They work with economic development and related organizations to promote economic growth and maximize workforce utilization.
3. Service Integration: WDBs are responsible for integrating publicly funded workforce services and job training programs into a cohesive, flexible, and responsive system.
4. Strategic Planning: Based on local community needs, WDBs define a vision, mission, and goals, establishing the local one-stop service delivery system to serve various groups including unemployed job seekers, businesses, incumbent workers, and young people entering the workforce.

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides guidelines for the certification of Workforce Development Boards (WDBs). While specific examples of certification checklists can vary by state or local area, a good WIOA WDB certification checklist typically includes the following key elements:

Board Composition:

• Verification that the board includes representatives from the business community, workforce representatives (including labor organizations), education providers, and government/economic development entities.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion in board membership.

Board Structure:

• Confirmation of the establishment of required committees, such as an executive committee and others mandated by local needs.
• Assurance of clearly defined roles and responsibilities for board members.

Strategic Planning:

• Review of the board’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with state and federal workforce development goals.
• Evidence of community and stakeholder engagement in the planning process.

Performance Metrics:

• Evaluation of the board’s performance against WIOA performance indicators.
• Analysis of data-driven decision-making processes and continuous improvement efforts.

Fiscal and Administrative Integrity:

• Review of financial management and oversight processes.
• Assurance of compliance with federal and state financial guidelines and audits.

Partnerships and Collaboration:

• Documentation of partnerships with businesses, education institutions, and community organizations.
• Evidence of collaborative efforts to enhance workforce development services.

Service Delivery:

• Evaluation of the accessibility and effectiveness of One-Stop centers and service delivery mechanisms.
• Assessment of customer satisfaction and feedback mechanisms.

Compliance and Governance:

• Confirmation of adherence to WIOA regulations and state policies.
• Assurance of effective governance practices, including regular meetings and transparent decision-making.

Innovation and Best Practices:

• Identification of innovative practices and successful initiatives implemented by the board.
• Sharing of best practices with other workforce development boards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evidence of ongoing training and development for board members and staff.
• Implementation of corrective actions based on evaluations and audits.

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