The Workforce Investment Board
The purpose of a Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is to develop an efficient, effective, comprehensive system of workforce preparation, which will increase the number, and qualities of workers with the technological skills required by employers, and insure the employers have an adequate supply of skilled workers. Potential employers will be empowered to compete and expand, which is essential in promoting public and private sector investment in a system of lifelong learning opportunities.

The Workforce Investment Boards are charged with helping to create a workforce readiness community that is responsible for forging partnerships among labor, business, local educational institutions, community based organizations and other public sector entities to collaborate and serve as a forum for education, training and employment coordination, labor market assessment, economic development and customer service needs (including education, training, retraining and materials/durable goods).

To access information about the WIB, go to the New Jersey State Employment and Training Commission (NJSETC) at: www.njsetc.net.