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Workforce Development Board
Meetings
- 4th Thursday of every other month
The Durham Workforce Development Board Executive Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 17th at 8:30 AM has been canceled. Please contact [email protected] for additional information.
Please note that the Durham Workforce Development Board has rescheduled it’s Thursday, July 27, 2023 meeting to August 24, 2023. (We will resume the established schedule following this change).
Rescheduled Board Meeting:
Thursday, August 24, 2023
8:30 – 10:00 AM
In-person:
The Duke Office of Durham and Community Affairs
411 West Chapel Hill Street, Suite 500
Durham NC 207701
2022 MEETINGS
DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
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January 27, 2022 | 8:30 AM-10:00 AM |
Durham Technical Community College |
March 24, 2022 |
8:30 AM-10:00 AM |
Durham Technical Community College Phail Wynn. Jr. Student Services Center |
May 19, 2022* | 8:30 AM-12:30 PM | Durham Tech Community College Phail Wynn Center Building 10, 1637 E. Lawson Street, Durham, NC 27703 (limited capacity) |
August 25, 2022 | 8:30 AM-10:00 AM | TBA |
September 22, 2022 | 8:30 AM-10:00 AM |
Durham Technical Community College Phail Wynn. Jr. Student Services Center |
November 17, 2022 | 8:30 AM-10:00 AM |
Durham Technical Community College Phail Wynn. Jr. Student Services Center |
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are posted prior to the Durham Workforce Development Board’s scheduled bi-monthly meetings. Conversely, Minutes are posted once they have been approved by the DWDB at its bi-monthly meeting. If Minutes are not listed, it means that they have not been approved by the appropriate entity. Should you have questions, please contact Dr. Joyce B. Johnson, Assistant to the Durham Workforce Development Board, at 919-560-4965.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
local area plan
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires each Local Area Workforce Development Board (WDB) to develop and submit, in partnership with the chief local elected official (CLEO), a comprehensive four-year plan. Comprehensive Four-Year Plans were submitted in May 2023.
In North Carolina, annually, each Local Area WDB, in consultation with the chief local elected official, is to provide updates to the Comprehensive Four-Year Plan. The WIOA Program Year (PY) 2023 Plan is to provide current information and be effective July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 and will include required current local policies.
Public Comment – The Durham WDB shall make copies of the proposed Local Area Plan available to the public through electronic and other means, and allow for public comment between May 8, 2023 and June 9, 2023. Comments may be submitted to [email protected] with Public Comment written in the subject line. All comments, including comments in disagreement will be submitted to the NC Division of Workforce Solutions. If such comments are received after Plan Update submission, Durham will submit those comments through an Administrative Adjustment to NC Division of Workforce Solutions. [WIOA Section 108(d)]
Members
Board Officers
- Jeff Frederick, Chair (Private Sector) RTI International
- Rebecca Axford, 1st Vice Chair, Youth Council Subcommittee (Labor and Apprenticeship Organization), Raleigh-Durham Electrical JATC
- Ashley McKenna, Chair, NCWorks Career Center Subcommittee (Vocational Rehabilitation Services), NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Nicole Thompson, Chair, Business Services Subcommittee (Economic Development Agency), Downtown Durham, Inc.
- Susan Amey, Chair, Marketing and Communication Subcommittee (Private Sector), Discover Durham
Private Sector
- Kevin Griffin, Avant Group, LLC
- Elaine Madison, Duke University, Education and Workforce Collaborations
- Scott McGregor, Cisco
- Henry Clay McKoy, Jr., PoliHire
- Ari Medoff, Nurse Care of North Carolina
- Ernie Mills, Durham Rescue Mission
Labor and Apprenticeship Organization
- Rebecca Axford, Raleigh-Durham Electrical JATC
Labor Organization
- Roger Shumate, IUEC Local 80
Agency that Serves People with Barriers to Employment
- Rhonda Stevens, Durham County Department of Social Services
Out-of-School Youth Organization
- Quille Coath, Jr., Durham Proud Program
Community-Based Organization Addressing The Needs of Veterans and Individuals With Disabilities
- James Alston, Triangle Veterans Wellness Outreach Center
Vocational Rehabilitation Program
- Ashley J. McKenna, M.S.-- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
State Employment Service
- Kenneth Angeli, North Carolina Department of Commerce Division of Workforce Solutions (Wagner-Peyser Act Position)
Higher Education/NCCU
- Dr. Anthony Nelson, Dean, NCCU School of Business
Adult Education & Literacy
- Gregory Bellamy, Durham Technical Community College
Local Education Agency
- Dr. Julie Pack, Durham Public Schools
Economic Development
- Geoff Durham, Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
Public Official Liaisons (Non-Voting)
- DeDreana Freeman, Durham City Council
- Nimasheena Burns, Durham County Commissioner
- Brenda Howerton, Durham County Commissioner
Purpose
The Durham Workforce Development Board (DWDB) was established by federal legislation and is a consortium agreement between the City and County of Durham. The purpose of the board is to facilitate, plan and coordinate workforce development resources to maximize the efforts of government, business, and education.
Through collaborative partnerships, the board is the local policy organization responsible for the planning, oversight and coordination of workforce development initiatives that help support economic development in Durham and the region. It provides leadership to the local workforce system by promoting a responsive workforce development system, providing guidance and exercising independent oversight regarding activities under the federal Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act and programs within the NCWorks Career Center.
Representatives
By law, the majority of board members must represent the private sector, with the balance of the board being comprised of representatives from:
- Community-based organizations
- Educational agencies
- Employment services
- Public assistance and economic development agencies
- Organized labor services
- Rehabilitation agencies
Membership
Members serve 4-year terms without compensation and must reside within the limits of Durham County or have their principal place of business within the Durham County limits.
Vision Statement
The DWDB envisions a competitive workforce system that consistently meets the needs of Durham businesses, job
seekers, and youth.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to set direction for the NCWorks: Connecting Talent to Jobs system, so that it is the best source for businesses to find top talent.
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program - Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Special Initiatives
Durham YouthWork Internship Program
Publications
- Bylaws of the Durham Workforce Development Board (Approved May 2019) (PDF)
- Durham City-County Interlocal Agreement (PDF)
- Durham 2019 WIOA Local Area Plan
- Durham Workforce Board Bylaws 2016 (PDF)
- Durham 2018 WIOA Local Area Plan (download)
Service request:
Click or call 919-560-1200