Committees
Executive Committee
This committee is responsible for its own organization and performance as a leader in workforce development in Grundy, Livingston and Kankakee Counties. The formal leadership and management of the Board are assigned to the Executive Committee, comprised of the Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Sceretary, Treasurer, Committee Chairs and Immediate Past-Chair. The Committee's responsibilities include assuring a relevant strategic agenda, effective committees, well prepared materials, well planned meetings and Board continuing education.
Marketing Membership Committee
This committee is responsible for the recommendations for the cultivation of political influence, for alliances with strategic allies (business, economic development, education, labor, etc.), for Board advocacy regarding community workforce development initiatives, and for a marketing plan that advertises and promotes the workforce development service delivery system.
Operations Committee
This Committee is responsible for financial and performance analysis and reporting to the Board as well as for recommending appropriate action. This Committee is also responsible for recommending policy regarding the design, development, and implementation of a seamless workforce development service delivery system. Among the Committee’s responsibilities are assuring the development of One Stop Career Center Network memorandums of understanding, business plans, performance measures, and related issues.
Business Services Committee
This Committee is responsible for analyzing relevant labor market trends and issues and for recommending to the Board initiatives that positively impact the community’s workforce development. Additionally, the Committee analyses will recommend policy to guide the Career Center Network’s service provision to employers and residents. Additionally, the Committee is responsible for researching and recommending certification for training providers eligible to serve WIA clients in their training programs.
Youth Council
This Committee is responsible for recommending policy direction to regarding the design, development, and implementation of programs that benefit all youth within the three-county workforce development system. The Committee is responsible for oversight of youth programs to ensure that activities are conducted in compliance with Board and federal policy.