Narrative: III. b. 3. B.

The WVWDB plays a critical role in overseeing and coordinating workforce development efforts across the state, engaging in strategic planning and policy development activities to set priorities, establish goals, and guide the direction of workforce development efforts in the state. The WVWDB is currently engaged in revising its policy framework. Drawing inspiration from Virginia's established policy framework, WVWDB seeks to refine its own policies, utilizing Virginia's model as a reference point. This model serves as a foundational guide for delineating the functions over which the WVWDB exercises oversight. 

Section 100: State Governance

Section 200: Local and Regional Governance

Section 300: One-Stop Delivery System

Section 400: Programs and Services

Section 500: Performance and Accountability

Section 600: Administrative Provisions

Advisory Committees of the WVWDB provide support and guidance to partners:  

Executive Committee: The Executive Committee comprises key leaders within the WVWDB and is responsible for providing oversight, guidance, and decision-making on behalf of the full board. It often handles matters requiring immediate attention, sets the agenda for board meetings, and ensures that board initiatives are effectively implemented.

Career Pathways Committee: This committee is composed of education, community organizations, employers, and workforce organizations. It is a vital component of the state's workforce development efforts, focused on creating and promoting clear pathways for individuals to obtain the skills and credentials needed to secure high-demand jobs and advance in their careers. This committee plays a key role in identifying industry sectors with growth potential, assessing skill needs within those sectors, and developing pathways that align education, training, and employment opportunities to meet those needs.

Industry Partnerships and Employer Engagement Committee: This committee includes multiple employers across industries to collaborate with colleges, high schools, labor and workforce agencies, community organizations, and other community stakeholders. These partnerships align training with the skills needed for a particular industry, facilitating training, hiring, and career advancement for workers.

​Operations Committee: The Operations Committee supports the alignment of core programs, one-stop partners, and other resources to achieve fully integrated customer services. Its work includes creating workforce development activities regarding gaps identified in the state’s workforce analysis; setting collaborative performance goals, certifying one-stop centers, sharing information/data, and working together to resolve problems and addressing gaps; and collaborating and coordinating on training, marketing, and feedback by utilizing existing committees, workgroups, and programs while aligning and sharing resources when appropriate.

Performance and Accountability Committee: The Performance and Accountability Committee monitors the performance of workforce development programs and initiatives funded under the WIOA. It assesses program outcomes, evaluates the effectiveness of service delivery, and recommends strategies for improving program performance and accountability. This committee establishes baseline data and performance goals to match the new goals and strategies presented in this plan. 

In 2022, Governor Justice, with the support of the West Virginia Legislature, created the State Workforce Resiliency Office. This office operates on behalf of the Governor to coordinate workforce development, job training, education, and related programs across numerous state agencies and entities to grow West Virginia’s workforce and provide more options for West Virginians seeking work. This office advises the Governor on the workforce development landscape across West Virginia and assists in developing policies, plans, and procedures to ensure that state agencies, private partners, and federal programs are effectively utilized for workforce development. This office has taken over administrative duties related to the WVWDB and works closely with WFWV to provide guidance to workforce partners regarding implementation of policies and procedures.

West Virginia's State Board, provided in the table below, consists of the following required membership types:

• State Government
  • Governor
  • Representatives of State Legislature
• Business Representatives
• Workforce Representatives
  • Labor Organizations
  • Joint Labor/Management Registered Apprenticeship Program
  • Other Workforce Representatives
• Representatives of Government with Responsibility Over Core Programs
  • Lead State Official for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth (Title I) and Wagner-Peyser (amended by Title III)
  • Lead State Official for Adult Education and Family Literacy Act program (Title II)
  • Lead State Official for the Vocational Rehabilitation program (amended by Title IV)
• Representatives of Local Government
  • Chief Elected Officials
• Optional Representation