Workforce Development Board (WDB)
Established under the provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, the WDB is a government appointed, local Board that is in charge of providing guidance, impact, motivation and supervision for our local workforce development system. This means integrating an economic and workforce investment system that provides an environment for success for both businesses and workers as we all deal with the ever-increasing changes in technology, markets and high performance workplaces.
Workforce Development Board Membership
Members of the Workforce Development Board are jointly appointed by the Boards of Legislatures of both Jefferson and Lewis counties. The majority of the Workforce Development Board membership must be representatives of the private sector (representing business and industry). Members are appointed for three-year fixed, staggered terms. The Workforce Development Board officers, elected by the membership at the annual meeting, are Chairperson, 1st and 2nd Vice-Chairpersons, and Secretary.
Name | Organization |
Matthew Cooper, Chairman of the Board | Barton and Loguidice, DPC |
Jody Pettit, 1st Vice-Chair | Hilton Garden Inn |
Rod Castillo, 2nd Vice-Chair | Gotham Pearl Labs |
Rob Aiken, Secretary | Aubertine and Currier |
George Anderson | Current Applications |
Don Carlisto | NYS United Teachers |
Brittany Davis | Lewis County Economic Development |
Daniel Dupee | Jefferson Community College |
Amy Dwyer | The ARC of Jefferson-St. Lawrence |
Travis Flint | IBEW Local 910 |
Daren Gulliver | Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 2 |
Ryan Piche | Jefferson County Administrator |
John Keruski | Mativ |
Marybeth LaVallee | Knowlton Technologies, LLC |
Shellie Marks | Qubica AMF |
Lynn Murray | Murcrest Farms |
Shena Patrick | NYS Department of Labor |
Mark Prasuhn | WPBS-TV |
StephenTodd | Jefferson-Lewis BOCES |
Marshall Weir | Jefferson County Economic Development |
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Workforce Development By-Laws
WDB Meetings
The Jefferson-Lewis Workforce Development Board holds quarterly meetings in March, June, September and December. The Executive Board meets at least 4 times per year, but may meet more often as needed. We are always interested in speaking to businesses that would be willing to sit on the board as openings occur. If your business is interested board membership, please contact us at theworkplace@co.jefferson.ny.us with the subject line Workforce Board Membership.
Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes will be posted as they become available. To view current and previous year minutes, please click here.
Policies
Please click here to view the policies that have been approved by the Jefferson-Lewis Workforce Development Board.
Resolutions
Resolutions will be listed once approved by the Board of Directors. For current pending and previously approved resolutions, please click here.
Workforce Development Related Plans and Memorandums of Understanding
Local Plan 2021 Attachment F - Youth Services
North Country Regional Plan PY21-PY24