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- trianglesouthworkforce@cccc.edu
About
Who we are and what we do
The Chatham, Lee, Harnett, Sampson Workforce Development Board (WDB) is responsible for planning, policy guidance and oversight of the workforce investment system in the four counties. Its goal is to combine area employment, training and supportive services and programs into a consumer based, market driven system that meets the needs of job seekers and employers. Strategies and objectives for accomplishing the WDB's goal are contained in the Workforce Investment Plan.
The WDB oversees the One-Stop Career Center System (JOB LINK), which is the delivery mechanism for comprehensive services for workforce investment system customers. Through planning, data collection and continuous improvement of programs and services, the WDB seeks to maximize the efficiency of the local labor market, surpass customers' expectations and exceed federally required and state determined performance standards.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Chatham, Lee, Harnett, Sampson Workforce Development Board (WDB) is to develop and utilize effective leadership and partnerships among business, labor, government, social services, local education agencies and other communities of interest to create and support one efficient, customer-centered and market-driven workforce development system. The mission is also to ensure a system of high quality customer service and information that supports the following concepts:
- The ability of all citizens to obtain employment that provides a livable wage
- The development of a qualified, competent and globally competitive workforce in the quad-county area
- The efficient allocation of scarce and idle resources
- A sustained economic growth and development over time in Chatham, Lee, Harnett, and Sampson counties
Vision Statement
The Chatham, Lee, Harnett, Sampson Workforce Development Board (WDB) envisions an efficient labor market that offers well-paying jobs for area residents, provides a well-educated and well-trained workforce for area employers, and attracts new businesses and facilitates economic development.