The mission of the Workforce Investment Board of Marin County (MCWIB) is to be responsible for policy making and implementation of the workforce development system administered through the Marin Employment Connection (MEC). The MCWIB envisions a sustainable balance between the employment needs of job seekers and the business needs of employers for skilled workers, to ensure a self sufficient, diverse workforce in Marin.
The MCWIB was created in response to the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. The thirty-five member board is comprised of private employers, educators, labor representatives, public sector managers and non-profit agencies that provide direction and oversees efforts in Marin County through the following avenues:
The MCWIB has developed key goals to enact the mission of supporting Marin County’s employers and job seekers. These goals include the following:
Areas of focus for the MCWIB include:
The MCWIB accomplishes its mission and goals through community partnerships with public and private organizations throughout the county.
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) is a federal law which created a national workforce preparation and employment system. The law mandates a system designed to meet the needs of the nation’s businesses, job seekers and those who want to further their careers. WIA requires that programs are designed and managed at the local level, relying on local agencies and businesses to determine needs and deliver appropriate programs. The MCWIB is the local body responsible for enacting WIA programs within Marin County.
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