About Workforce Tulsa
Workforce Tulsa's Strategic Plan
Find Out About Board Members and Meeting Dates!
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a list of Workforce Tulsa Board Members
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a list of 2006 Board and Committee Meeting Dates
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current Board Meeting Agenda, 9/28/06
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current Executive Committee Meeting Agenda, 9/21/06
What is Workforce Tulsa and what does it do?
The Workforce Investment Act creates a Business-Led Board of Directors called the Workforce
Investment Board (WIB). The WIB is mandated to conduct strategic planning,
develop policy, conduct oversight and insure accountability for both adult
and youth job training programs funded under the WIA. A required sub-group
of the WIB is the Youth Council, which is responsible for designing and
recommending a comprehensive system of providing services to youth.
Workforce Tulsa was formed in mid-2000 to function as Tulsa’s local WIB. Workforce Tulsa is:
- A 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation.
- Members are appointed by the Mayor of Tulsa and nominated by Chambers of Commerce in the region.
- 51% of WIB members are private sector employers.
- Oversees federal job training programs for Tulsa, Creek, Osage and Pawnee Counties.
- Implements a long-term strategic plan for regional workforce development.
- Partners in a 10-County regional labor market study with regional economic development entities.
- Provides a website supporting economic development. www.workforcetulsa.com
- Oversees approximately $7,000,000 in federal job training funds.
- Two full-time staff and a college intern.
- Leads performance improvement activities & Malcolm Baldrige with 16 local education, training and social services agencies.
- Services are delivered at 6 one-stop career centers for adults, dislocated workers and youth.
- Services include customized, pre-paid workforce services provided directly to businesses.
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What is the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)?
The WIA is the first major reform of the nation’s job training system in more than 15 years. WIA was designed
for checks and balances. There are two major features of this federal law,
formation of a business-led board of directors call the Workforce Investment
Board, and creation of a One-Stop Career Center service delivery system.
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What is the One-Stop Career Center System, where are the One-Stops and what services do they provide?
WIA requires implementation of a “One-Stop” Service Delivery System, whereby over 19
mandated and optional government-funded programs and agency partners are
charged with delivering a universally accessible, integrated system of labor
market information and education and training programs that are accountable
for results.
The one-stop service delivery
concept is the physical keystone of this new workforce investment system by
providing the following services to job seekers:
Labor Market Information, Assessment and Career Counseling to help you make informed career decisions Job Search Assistance to help you prepare a resume, develop interview skills, and provide job leads
Resource Library with books, videos and TV/VCR for viewing
Computers for Internet job-related search, including:
- Oklahoma Job Net
- America’s Job Bank
- State and Federal job listings
Free Office Resources, including telephone, fax machine, computers, printer and copier for resume preparation and job search
Relocation Assistance to help pay moving expenses if employment is secured outside the immediate area
Supportive Services for reasonable expenses necessary to help complete training
Training Information
- Classroom Training to gain new skills or upgrade current skill
- On-the-Job Training to help you learn a new skill while earning a paycheck
Click here to find your nearest One-Stop Center!
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Workforce Tulsa Staff:
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Andy McMillan, Director of Operations |
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Sheila LaPlante, Program Support Services Coordinator |
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John Bass, Senior Analyst |
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Stacy Dunagan, Business Services Officer |
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Jacklyn Noden, Youth Services Officer |
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