KERN, INYO, MONO COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Kern, Inyo and Mono Workforce Investment Board was appointed in January 2000, by the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
The local Workforce Investment Board (WIB) will lead in the development and implementation of a workforce investment system that meets the needs of workers and employers
Through the involvement of community leaders from business, government, education, economic development, training and social services, workforce investment strategies will prepare and train the workforce for the needs of the community.
This effort will focus on :
Pre-Employment Strategies (helping unemployed persons prepare for jobs)
Employment Strategies (helping them find jobs)
Post-Employment Strategies (keeping jobs and helping workers boost their pay and responsibilities).
The local WIB mission is to "develop job opportunities, a qualified workforce, training and education that lead to employment." The local vision is "to provide all people access and opportunities through workforce development."
SCHEDULED MEETINGS FOR 2008
Youth Council
Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Stockdale Career Services Center, 5121 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
First Floor Conference Room
Program and Planning Committee
Thursday, February 7, 2008, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Thursday, November 6, 2008, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Employers' Training Resource, 2001 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA
Third Floor Conference Room
Finance Committee
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Employers' Training Resource, 2001 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA
Third Floor Conference Room
Executive Committee
Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Employers' Training Resource, 2001 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA
Third Floor Conference Room
Workforce Investment Board
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 29, 2008, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 11, 2008, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Stockdale Career Services Center, 5121 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
First Floor Conference Room
CONTACT THE WIB
f you have questions or concerns that you would like to express to the Workforce Investment Board, please call 661-336-6849.
Workforce Investment Board Statistics
WIB Placement Reports 2005
2007 MEMBER LIST
We are pleased to have such a strong and knowledgeable team of advisors directing our paths today and planning for the future. Each one was appointed by the Kern County Board of Supervisors to direct Workforce Investment activities to meet the needs of our local economy and to plan for a competitive future.
Business
The majority of WIB members include: 1) owners of business, chief executive/operating officers or employers with optimum policymaking authority; 2) businesses that reflect the employment opportunities of the local area; and 3) are nominated by local business organizations and business trade associations.
| Mr. Eduardo Anchondo, Jr. |
Oasis Air Conditioning |
| Mr. Leo Bautista |
DoubleTree Hotel |
| Mr. Les Clark |
Independent Oil Producers’ Agency |
| Mr. Morgan Clayton |
Tel-Tec Security Systems, Inc |
| Ms. Roxanne Durako |
Chevron North America E&P |
| Mr. Chris Gardner |
GAF Elk Corporation |
| Mr. Lou Gomez |
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
| Dr. Dean Haddock |
Community Counseling & Psychological Services, Inc |
| Mr. Phil Halpin |
GAF Elk Corporation |
| Mr. Frank Herrera |
Esparza Enterprises, Inc. |
| Mr. Allen Lyda |
Tejon Ranch |
| Mr. Chester Moland |
Golden Empire Transit District |
| Ms. Melissa Montgomery |
Target Distribution |
| Ms. Debra Moreno |
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce |
| Mr. Michael O’Hearn |
FedEx Express |
| Mr. Danny Ordiz |
Ordiz-Melby Architects |
| Mr. Michael Page |
Verizon |
| Ms. Mary Jo Pasek |
Tolman & Wiker In West Insurance |
| Mr. Jay Rosenlieb |
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner |
| Mr. Joel Seal |
B. W. Implement Co. |
| Ms. Patricia Werner |
Bright House Networks |
| Mr. Keith Wolaridge |
Union Bank of California |
| Mr. Bart York |
California Portland Cement Company |
Education
Two or more representatives of local educational entities including representatives of local education agencies, local school boards, entities providing adult education and literacy activities and post secondary institutions (including community colleges), nominated by regional or local education agencies, institutions and organizations.
| Dr. Don Carter |
Kern High School District |
| Mr. Ed Knudson |
Bakersfield College |
Labor
Two or more representatives of labor organizations nominated by local federations.
| Mr. Danny Kane |
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers |
| Mr. Raymond Morris |
Operating Engineers Local #12 |
Community Based Organizations
Two or more representatives of community-based organizations including organizations representing individuals with disabilities and veterans, if such organizations are present in the community. The Act defines "community-based organization" as a private non-profit organization that is representative of a community and that has demonstrated expertise and effectiveness in the field of workforce investment.
| Ms. Magda Menendez |
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation |
| Mr. Fred Drew |
Community Action Partnership of Kern |
Economic Development Agencies
Two or more representatives of economic development agencies, including private sector economic development entities. The Act defines "economic development agencies" as local planning and zoning commissions or boards, community development agencies, and other local agencies and institutions responsible for regulating, promoting, or assisting in local economic development.
| Mr. James Dozier |
California City Economic Development |
| Mr. Richard Chapman |
Kern Economic Development Corporation |
Other
May include such other individuals or representatives of entities as the chief elected official in the local area may determine to be appropriate.
| Mr. George Lartigue |
Bakersfield Parole Office |
One-Stop Partners
Listed are the partner representatives, the organizations they represent, and the WIA required funded programs they help to administer.
| Ms. Patti Brokken |
California Department of Rehabilitation |
Category 11 |
| Ms. Norma Rojas-Mora |
Housing Authority of the County of Kern |
Category 18 |
| Mr. James Diaz |
Employment Dev. Department |
Categories 6,9,15,16,19 |
| Mr. James Eyre |
Inland Empire Job Corps |
Category 4 |
| Ms. Pat Cheadle |
Human Services Department |
Category 12,20 |
| Ms. Diane Koditek |
Kern County Department of Mental Health |
Category 11 |
| Mr. Brooks Lockhart |
California Indian Manpower Consortium |
Category 6 |
| Ms. Verna Lewis |
Employers' Training Resource |
Categories 1,2,3,7,8 |
| Ms. Georgia Rice |
SER-Jobs for Progress |
Category 13 |
| Dr. Don Carter |
Kern High School District |
Categories 5,10 |
| Mr. Ed Knutsen |
Bakersfield College |
Category 14 |
WIA Required funded programs key:
- Adults
- Dislocated Workers
- Youth
- Job Corps
- Youth Opportunity Grants
- Native American Programs
- Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker Programs
- Veteran's Workforce Investment Programs
- Employment Service
- Adult Education and Literacy Activities Authorized Under Title IV of WIA
- Vocational Rehabilitation Programs Authorized under Title IV of WIA
- Welfare-to-Work Programs
- Title V of the Older Americans Act
- Post-Secondary Vocational Education
- Trade Adjustment Assistance and NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance and NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance Activities
- Veterans Employment Services Authorized Under Title 38 U.S.C.
- Community Services Block Grant/Office of Community Services
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Employment and Training Activities
- Programs Authorized Under state Unemployment Compensation Laws
- CalWORKs (Welfare-to-Work)