ASSURING THAT
THE WORKFORCE
IN THE MOUNTAIN AREA MATCH THE SKILLS NEEDED BY EMPLOYERS.
HELPING JOB SEEKERS DETERMINE THE PATH TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER.
ENHANCING THE WORK OF LOCAL
WORKFORCE BOARDS
LED BY LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO ENSURE THAT OUR RESOURCES REFLECT THE WORKFORCE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY
HELPING
BUSINESSES IN
THE MOUNTAIN
AREA GAIN ACCESS
TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NEEDED TO BUILD A SKILLED AND MOTIVATED WORKFORCE.
The Mountain Area Workforce Board (WDB) is a partnership of private business executives and the the leading workforce development organizations in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania counties of western North Carolina. The purpose of the WDB is to provide policy, planning, oversight and funding for local workforce development programs and address workforce issues as they emerge within the region.
In addition to the private sector business representatives, the Workforce Board membership includes executives and managers from:
- Community Colleges
- NCWorks Career Centers
- Economic Development / Chambers of Commerce
- Public School Systems
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Social Services
- Community Based Organizations
- Organized Labor
The goal is to engage effective local leadership to administer programs and incentives to create successful businesses and citizens.
News / Events
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Nov Fri 2024
WNC Mountain Strong Job & Resource Fair
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Jul Mon 2024
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS SUMMIT
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Jul Tue 2024
NCWorks Spotlight and Small Business Tours
To provide employers and job seekers a fully integrated system of employment, education, and training services for the purpose of developing the economic strength and global competitiveness of this area
