The City of St. Louis Workforce Development Board, Inc. (WDB)

Member Requirements

Minimum of twenty-three (23) members and no maximum. 51% of members must be business representatives. 20% of members must be at least;

• Five (5) workforce representatives,
• Two (2) Labor representatives,
• One (1) Apprenticeship representative,
• One (1) Adult Education and Literacy representative,
• One (1) Vocational Rehabilitation representative,
• One (1) Wagner-Peyser representative,
• One (1) higher education representative,
• One (1) economic development representative, and
• One (1) representative from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Missouri Work Assistance (MWA) program.

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Vision

To have a vibrant regional economy in which a job seeker has the skills needed to match available jobs and that every job has a qualified employee.

The workforce system enables this vision through a series of high quality services that:

• Increase employment
• Increase retention
• Increase earnings
• Increase the skills of individuals
• Enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the region.

Mission

To develop a quality workforce that meets the economic and labor market needs of the region by providing leadership and promoting collaboration between public, private and elected official partners. 

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