The purpose of the Program Planning and Development Committee is
to recommend policy and provide oversights to all aspects of the
Workforce Investment Act programs and services. This committee
performs planning of new programs, develops policies for the WIA
operational plan, and initiates requests for programs and
collaborations.
Typical duties of the committee include:
Oversee the design and operation
of the WDC's Strategic and Local Operations Plans cycle.
Analyze training needs and
requirements within the local labor markets.
Develop program design,
priorities and objectives for program operations.
Recommend program policies.
Review program operational
budgets to ensure adequacy of support of program design and
goals.
Develop Request for Proposal to
solicit program providers as needed.
Review and recommend action on
plans and funding applications.
Review performance.
Evaluate program effectiveness,
recommending modifications as necessary.
Perform oversight of programs to
ensure compliance with policies and goals of the WDC
Participate in the development
of Coordination and/or Resource Agreements and other plans that
ensure collaboration.
Coordinate with Youth Council
agenda and recommendations.
Provide a forum for initial
discussion on emerging issues affecting the WDC and the
workforce development system.
Analyze training needs and
requirements (skill standards) of employers and keeps focus on
employer linkages and economic development strategies.
Serving Island, San Juan,
Skagit and Whatcom Counties
The Northwest
Workforce Development Council is an equal opportunity employer
and provider of employment and training services.
Auxiliary aids and services are available to persons of
disability.
