Commission on Workforce Development

The N.C. Commission on Workforce Development recommends policies and strategies that enable the state's workforce and businesses to compete in the global economy.

The Commission is designated as the state's Workforce Investment Board under the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Led by a private sector chair, the 38-member Commission includes representatives from the business community, heads of state workforce agencies, educators, community leaders and representatives from organized labor. All members are appointed by the Governor.

Mission:   To establish and guide a world-class workforce development system for North Carolina that will be comprehensive, integrated, relevant, and effective. This system will produce well-educated, highly skilled workers who perform at high levels and work in economically viable enterprises that provide good jobs at good wages.

Program Year 2011 WIA/Wagner-Peyser State Plan Approval
2012-2014 Strategic Plan
List of Members
Meeting Minutes
Workforce Success Stories in N.C.

Meeting dates/times:
  • November 7, 2012, 1:00 pm
  • February 20, 2013, 1:00 pm
  • May 22, 2013, 1:00 pm
  • August 21, 2013, 1:00 pm
  • November 13, 2013, 1:00 pm
All meetings take place at the Jane S. McKimmon Center at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.  Meeting minutes are available to the public, requests can be made through the email below.

For questions related to the work of the Commission, email us at cwd@nccommerce.com.

 

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