The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Will County is a local board appointed by the County Executive, in accordance with State criteria established under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), and includes business, community and education leaders, one-stop partners, economic development agencies and labor executives. The Board, in collaboration with private and public sector partners, leads the creation and implementation of an integrated workforce system that meets the needs of our job-seekers, our employers, and the communities that make up Will County.
The Workforce Board is responsible for developing local and regional plans using U.S. DOL Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds; oversight and reporting requirements of the local service delivery workforce system; coordinating activities with economic development entities and employers in Will County; as well as ensuring Will County residents have the skills and knowledge they need to find and keep jobs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and Will County employers have access to the skilled labor they need to compete in a global economy.
Workforce Investment Board of Will County is charged with identifying the needs of the local job market, leveraging resources, overseeing the Workforce Center of Will County, and responsible for workforce investment programs in Will County. The Board partners with employers and the workforce development system to develop policies and investments that support public workforce system strategies that support regional economies, the development of effective approaches including local and regional sector partnerships and career pathways, and high quality, customer centered service delivery and service delivery approaches.
Funding for the Workforce Investment Board of Will County as well as the services provided by Workforce Services Division, and other subcontractors, is through the U.S. Department of Labor (under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) and allocated by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The County of Will serves as the Board's Fiscal Agent.
There are business and public sector executives that make up the Workforce Investment Board. They represent a diverse group of stakeholders in sectors such as health care, manufacturing, government, and education. The members share a vision to ensure the economic vitality of the County and are advocates for an integrated workforce development system.
Jayme Cain The Times Weekly
Beth Gonzalez Pace Suburban Bus
Donald Gregory UA Local 597 Pipefitters
Linda Guerrero IDES
Maribeth Hearn University of St. Francis
Carlos Interial UPS
Kraig Kistinger National Tube Supply
Paul Lauridsen Stepping Stones, Inc.
Cornell Lurry Midland States Bank
Judy Mitchell Judy Mitchell Consulting
Pat Mudron Mudron Kane Insurance Agency
Clyne Namuo Joliet Junior College
Mike Paone Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Josh Potter Village of Romeoville
Doug Pryor Will County Center for Economic Development
Anne Rapp Lewis University
Juan Rico IBEW Local 176
Jim Rink Integris
Amy Seeley IDHS-DRS
Michelle Stiff Workforce Services Division of Will County
Ben Stortz Cornerstone Services
James Tromp The Offices of James Tromp CPA
Maggie Wolf Joliet Junior College – Workforce Education
This Committee is responsible for recommending policy regarding the design, development, and implementation of a seamless workforce system that responds to economic development needs. This Committee is responsible for enhancing and managing performance measurements for the Will County Workforce System. The Committee analyzes current and projected economic and demographic trends and issues impacting workforce development. This committee will also recommend workforce development initiatives in response to economic and demographic trends and issues.
Beth Gonzalez – Pace Suburban Bus
Maribeth Hearn – University of St. Francis
Denise Hernandez – Flexible Staffing
Carlos Interial - UPS
Kraig Kistinger – National Tube Supply
Cornell Lurry – Midland States Bank
Mike Paone – Joliet Chamber of Commerce
Josh Potter – Village of Romeoville
Jim Rink - Integris
Michelle Stiff – Workforce Services Division of Will County
James Tromp – The Office of James Tromp
Maggie Wolf – Joliet Junior College, Workforce Services Division
This Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of an external marketing/public awareness plan. This plan is the basis for activities that promote a better understanding of the work of the Workforce Investment Board, as well as the Workforce Center’s programs, and activities, including the Business Services Team. This Committee will assist in the development of public awareness materials for elected officials, employers, community leaders, and the general public.
Jayme Cain – The Times Weekly
John Hall – Workforce Services Division of Will County
Paul Lauridsen – Stepping Stones, Inc.
Dakota Mashak – Workforce Services Division of Will County
Dain Meza-Gotto – Joliet Junior College, Workforce Services Division
Judy Mitchell – Judy Mitchell Consulting
Pat Mudron – Mudron Kane Insurance Agency
This Committee is responsible for recommending policy direction to the Board regarding the design, development, and implementation of programs that benefit adults, dislocated workers and youth. The Committee will help enhance and guide a comprehensive community workforce development system and is responsible for the review of program services and system partners. The Program Operations committee will also work with the one-stop operator and system partners on continuous improvement in service integration.
Lisa Borrelli – Workforce Services Division of Will County
Latica Holbert - ComEd
Elizabeth Kaufman - Wilco Area Career Center
Keri Peter – Joliet Junior College, Workforce Services Division
Anne Rapp – Lewis University
Michelle Sebasco – Governor State University
Amy Seeley – IDHS-DRS
Ben Stortz – Cornerstone Services
Director, Workforce Investment Board
815-727-5673cportlock@willcounty.gov
Administrative Specialist
815-727-5670pswendholt@willcounty.gov
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