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“Our committee structure enables WIB members to become involved in the development of workforce policies and programs, in a meaningful way. Members' views are heard and influence matters of vital importance to New York City.”

William Abramson, WIB Member; Director of Sales and Leasing,
Buchbinder & Warren

WIB Committees - Committed to Performance and Continuous Improvement
The action-oriented committee structure of the New York City Workforce Investment Board has enabled the WIB to become more efficient and effective, and has empowered members to take on greater leadership roles in the City's workforce system. Permanent WIB committees include:

The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is responsible for all administrative issues related to the WIB and the local workforce investment system. The Committee reviews and approves all Requests for Proposals, contracts and federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title 1B funding allocations across program areas.

The Workforce Policy Committee
The Workforce Policy Committee sets policies for and oversees the performance of the City's workforce investment system, which includes Workforce1 Career Centers; Business Solutions Centers; and a host of employment and training services for jobseekers and employers.

The Youth Council
The Youth Council oversees the performance of WIA-funded programs for in-school and out-of-school youth. It is responsible for developing strategies to address the critical workforce challenges facing the City's youth population.