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Become a Member of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board

Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) receive federal, state, and local funding to support workforce development programs. They also oversee the local America’s Job Centers, where job seekers can access employment information, explore career training opportunities, and connect with programs available in their area.
WDBs must maintain at least 51% representation from the business sector. This requirement ensures the workforce system is guided by local business needs and remains accountable to all its customers. The remaining members represent labor organizations, education and training providers, economic and community development, and the public sector. Diversity is encouraged across industries, organization size, services provided, and geographic areas.

Why serve on a Workforce Development Board?

WDB members play an active role in shaping a responsive, business-led workforce system. Benefits of joining include:

Reducing training costs by partnering with businesses that share similar workforce needs.
Strengthening local business networks to boost productivity and regional success.
Identifying workforce challenges and developing realistic, data-informed solutions.
Staying informed on shifting labor market trends, in-demand skills, and emerging occupations.

The Monterey County Workforce Development Board is currently seeking representation from the private sector. Each board member is expected to serve on at least one subcommittee, contributing their expertise to help guide workforce priorities and strategies.

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Monterey County Workforce Development Board Member Application

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Name:(Required)

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BUSINESS INFORMATION

Business Name:(Required)

Business Address:(Required)

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Number of Current Employees:(Required)

Number of Years with Current Business:(Required)

Number of Years the Business has been in business in Monterey County:

Please describe the nature of the Business and your position within the Business:(Required)

Please list your current chamber and association memberships, the duration of each membership and the positions you currently hold:

Please list any professional award(s) or recognition(s) you have received within the last 5 years:

As a member of your business with optimum policy authority, please describe your responsibilities within your organization:(Required)

Monterey County Workforce Development Board

What do you hope to contribute from your participation on the Monterey County Workforce Development Board?(Required)

What experience in the areas of fundraising, budget analysis, workforce policy development, youth services, knowledge of the labor market, and community involvement or linkages with educational agencies do you bring to the Monterey County Workforce Development Board, as applicable?(Required)

Membership on the Monterey County WDB requires that each member attend a full WDB meeting every two months, attend training sessions for board members and become an advocate for workforce development. The time commitment for these activities ranges from a minimum of 2 to 4 hours per month. Can you make that time commitment?(Required)

Yes

Membership on the Monterey County WDB requires that each member serves on a subcommittee. The time commitment for this activity ranges from a minimum of 2 to 3 hours per month. Can you make that time commitment?(Required)

Yes

Why do you wish to serve on the Monterey County Workforce Development Board?(Required)

(Describe in 100 words or less)

Acknowledgment

I, the undersigned, certify that the information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that, if appointed to serve, I will do so to the best of my ability and in the best interest of Monterey County and its citizens.

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