Greater Peninsula Workforce Development Consortium

The Consortium serves as the grant recipient and administrative entity and fiscally liable party for all Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding allocated to the Greater Peninsula Local Workforce Investment Area. In this capacity it is also responsible for appointing nominees to serve on the Greater Peninsula Workforce Investment Board, approving budgets for carrying out all WIA funded program activities and all eligible training providers, conducting, in collaboration with the Greater Peninsula Workforce Investment Board comprehensive oversight of all WIA funded operations, and ensuring that system partnerships are functioning effectively.

In this last capacity, the Consortium plays an important role in providing administrative support and technical assistance for WIA funded services delivered through the local One-Stop service delivery system and contracted Youth Programs. Additionally, the Consortium seeks out other state and federal workforce grants, serves as a liaison with state and federal officials relative to WIA matters, and keeps local elected officials and members of the Board apprised of any new legislative or regulatory matters that may affect the WIA Program.

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