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Under WIOA, the Youth Committee is defined as:
“A standing committee to provide information and to assist with planning, operational, and other issues relating to the provision of services to youth, which shall include community-based organizations with a demonstrated record of success in serving eligible youth,” as permitted by Sec. 107(b)(4)(A)(ii) of WIOA.
The WIB-KC Youth Committee members are appointed by the Local Board and reflect the needs of the Local Area. Members include agencies that represent:
- Education
- Training
- Health
- Mental Health
- Housing
- Public Assistance
- Justice
- Business
- Community-Based Organizations
The Youth Committee is charged with:
- Recommending the design of a comprehensive community workforce development system to ensure a full range of services and opportunities for all you, including disconnected youth
- Recommending ways to leverage resources and coordinate services among schools, public programs, and community-based organizations serving youth
- Providing on-going leadership and support for continuous quality improvement for local youth programs
To learn more about the Youth Committee or to request to be appointed as a member, please contact us at:
Copyright Region III Workforce Investment Board
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Region III Workforce Investment Board of Kanawha County