About the Council
Overview
The Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) was established by the Governor's Executive Order 2009-1 and reconstituted under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. The WWDC is the state and local workforce investment board under the Workforce Investment Act. In accordance with the Executive Order and the Workforce Investment Act, the WWDC shall:
- Perform the duties required of the state and local workforce investment board by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998;
- Oversee the creation of a strategic plan for the development of Wyoming's workforce with a vision towards ensuring that Wyoming is a state with a strong and growing economy populated by educated, economically self-sufficient people who enjoy a high quality of life;
- Guide the development of a comprehensive and coordinated workforce development system for the state and monitor its operation;
- Review and make recommendations that will align the workforce system, including education and economic development goals for the purpose of creating systems that are integrated and provide Wyoming a competitive advantage in the global economy;
- Identify the workforce investment needs of Wyoming business and industry, together with citizens of the state, so that each might respond to and meet the needs of the others and thus together build a robust, diversified economy;
- Review and evaluate workforce development programs within the state, formulate recommendations to increase their efficiency and effectiveness, eliminate duplication, and align with economic goals. Recommendations shall be communicated to the Governor, Legislature, state and federal government agencies and appropriate individuals and entities within the private sector;
- Increase academic capability and technical skills within the state workforce and foster lifelong learning among Wyoming's citizens;
- Strengthen collaboration among institutions which provide education and training services, government agencies which coordinate employment and other human resource investment activities, and businesses and industries to create a seamless system to nurture healthy economic development;
- Establish policies and procedures for the conduct of Council business; and
- Prepare and approve a budget for itself.
Vision
The Wyoming Workforce Development Council's vision of Wyoming is a state with a strong and growing economy populated by educated, economically self-sufficient people who enjoy a high quality of life.Mission
The Wyoming Workforce Development Council's mission is to shape strategies and policies to develop, recruit and retain Wyoming's workforce.Goals
- The Council will be the recognized authority on workforce issues in Wyoming.
- The Council will drive workforce training and education initiatives within the State.
- The Council will be comprised of committed team members who ensure good governance and who advocate the mission, goals, and objectives of the Council.
- Provide oversight for financial and compliance accountability to the Council and public.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and administration channels that ensure the mission and goals of the Council are accomplished.