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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD 5-YEAR PLAN

Executive Summary
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 provides a unique opportunity to establish a localized, full-service employment and training system that will make programs and resources easily accessible to individuals who need them. Through the Workforce Investment Act and the New Jersey Unified Plan for Workforce Investment, the employer led Burlington County Workforce Investment Board which was established under Governor Whitman's Executive Order 36, provides policy guidance, and oversight of the County's workforce development system.

The mission of this plan is to establish a mechanism to "provide quality, accessible and comprehensive employment and supportive services responsive to the needs of employers, job seekers and the community." This plan not only incorporates the required elements of the Workforce Investment Act, it builds on the foundation of work that the State and County already has in process to ensure an accountable, comprehensive One-Stop Career Center System that provides quality information and services. Additionally, this plan establishes a philosophy, goals and strategy that mirrors those contained in both the Workforce Investment Act and the State Unified Plan.

The underlying principal of this document is to identify more efficient ways of delivering services to customers through a unified One-Stop environment, ultimately resulting in a cost-effective workforce delivery system. The primary goal of the Burlington County One-Stop Career Center System is to become the job connecting point for employers and job seekers. Secondary goals include the identification of appropriate supportive services (i.e. transportation, childcare, etc.) for customers that will enable them to be successful in their endeavors to become self-sufficient.

In improving the employment and training system in the State of New Jersey and its local areas, partnerships between the private and public sectors will play a significant role. These partnerships require candid input and feedback from each partner, an education of responsibilities and contributions from all involved to assure success. The end result will be an increase in trust through setting common goals and the establishment of open communication.

An improved workforce investment system will help reduce dependency on public assistance; provide individuals with marketable skills; connect qualified applicants with employers; and, provide the youth of our community with the developmental and educational opportunities they need to be successful. This investment in human capital will attract business to the community, which in turn will increase economic development within the county and the state.

Burlington County residents and businesses must have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing economy. The needs and aspirations of job seekers and employers will drive the delivery of workforce development programs and services. This commitment will allow workforce information and services to be delivered in a seamless way that produces tangible, measurable results for job seekers, businesses, employees and the community at large.

The format of this plan complies with the planning guidance issued by the State of New Jersey, as well as, the required components of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. The Burlington County Workforce Investment Board encourages comments and suggestions on any aspect of this plan.

VIEW THE 5-YEAR PLAN
Executive Summary, Introduction & Background
http://www.burlcowib.com/5yrplan/i.pdf

Regional Planning Information
http://www.burlcowib.com/5yrplan/iii.pdf

Administrative Information
http://www.burlcowib.com/5yrplan/iv.pdf

Needs of Business Customer
http://www.burlcowib.com/5yrplan/v.pdf

Needs of the Client Customer
http://www.burlcowib.com/5yrplan/vi.pdf

One-Stop Career Center System
http://www.burlcowib.com/5yrplan/vii.pdf

Future Planning Information
http://www.burlcowib.com/5yrplan/viii.pdf

Burlington County Adult Literacy Plan
http://www.burlcowib.com/5yrplan/ii.pdf

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CONTACT US:
Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
795 Woodlane Road
P.O. Box 6000
Westampton, NJ 08060
(609) 265-5603

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