OLYMPIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

The Olympic Workforce Development Council was formed pursuant to the Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, Public Law 105-220. The council works in partnership with the nine county commissioners of the Olympic Consortium Board [http://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/wsolympic/ocbboard.htm] to provide policy guidance and program oversight for WIA activities within the service delivery area of Kitsap, Clallam and Jefferson Counties. The council helps determine procedures for the development of five-year strategic and operational plans and approves the plans before their submittal to the Governor.

NUMBER OF MEMBERS/APPOINTMENT TERMS:

The Council is composed of at least twenty-nine members who are appointed by the Olympic Consortium Board from the three-county area. Members represent the business sector, organized labor, education, rehabilitation agencies, economic development agencies, public welfare agencies, community-based organizations, and public employment services. Most members are appointed to a three-year term.

The Council is assisted by a 14-member Youth Council. Their duties include developing the youth-related portions of the local plan, recommending eligible providers of youth activities, and coordinating and overseeing youth activities offered through local providers.

For board member information: http://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/wsolympic/ocbboard.htm

STAFF CONTACT

Bob Potter, Personnel & Human Services (Job Training Program)
Phone: (360) 337-4873 FAX: (360) 337-7187

OLYMPIC CONSORTIUM BOARD

The counties of Kitsap, Clallam and Jefferson formed a consortium and were designated by the Governor as a Workforce Investment Area under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, Public Law 105-220. The consortium's purpose is to plan, establish, and operate a comprehensive employment and training system for unemployed and economically disadvantaged individuals.

The Board works with the Olympic Workforce Development Council to guide policy and provide oversight for local job training activities. The Kitsap County Department of Personnel and Human Services is the consortium's administrative entity and provides staff support to the Board.

MEETING TIMES AND LOCATION:

Quarterly, or as needed, 9:30 A.M.
Tri-Area Community Center, Chimacum

NUMBER OF MEMBERS/APPOINTMENT TERMS:

The Olympic Consortium Board was created as the executive body of the consortium, and is composed of the nine county commissioners.

STAFF CONTACT

Steve Frazier, Personnel & Human Services (Job Training Program)
Phone: (360) 337-7185
FAX: (360) 337-7187