Combining the unique and diverse talents, skills, and experiences of our
members, the mission of the Western Region Council is to strengthen families,
businesses, and communities by identifying needs; providing ideas and direction;
and facilitating communication between the Department of Workforce Services and
employers, job seekers, and community representatives. In order to accomplish
the Council's mission, members commit to attend meetings, engage in
conscientious discussion, and make thoughtful decisions to assist the Department
of Workforce Services in benefitting the communities they serve throughout our
eleven county region.
Vision Statement
The Western Region Council will partner with the Department of Workforce
Services in setting the national standard of a high quality workforce by anticipating
needs and implementing solutions that will benefit Employers, Job Seekers and Communities
in the eleven county area.
The following is a list of the various roles and responsibilities of the
Western Regional Council.
Work with the regional director, the Department
of Workforce Services, the consortium of counties and the State Council
on Workforce Services on issues requested by the regional workforce
services area or the department.
Determine the locations of Employment
Assistance Centers.
Develop training priorities for the region.
Work with the State Council on Workforce
Services to oversee regional workforce services operations and ensure
that services are being delivered according to the plans.
Coordinate the planning and delivery of
workforce services with public education, higher education, vocational
rehabilitation, and human services.
Report annually to the State Council on
Workforce Services.
Appoint the regional workforce services
director jointly with the executive director (after the initial
appointments and as needed).
Annually provide the consortium of counties a
written report that shall include regional planning priorities, training
priorities, and locations of Employment Assistance Centers.