Genesee County Career Center Job Development Bureau - Now known as Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wyoming Workforce Development Board (GLOW WBD)

About

The Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wyoming Workforce Development Board (GLOW WDB) is a 40 Member Board that addresses workforce issues in the GLOW region. It operates under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, which mandated the creation of local boards to oversee and coordinate workforce investment activities. The Board is comprised of 21 members from Private Sector Businesses and 19 Public Sector Members from Economic Development and Training, Organized Labor, Older Worker, Education, Rural Opportunities, Department of Social Services, and Vocational Education. Six subcommittees support the Board activities including Marketing, Finance, Structure, Program Evaluation and Oversight, Economic Development, and a Youth Council

Services Provided

Employment

• Paid employment (e.g., competitive integrated employment)
• Work experience (e.g., volunteer, intern, apprentice, employment training programs)
• Skill development (e.g., technology, employability skills, pre-employment)
• Career development (e.g., career counseling, job club, mentor)
• On-the-job training and support (e.g., job coach, assistive technology, supported employment)
• Youth and adult employment programs

Education/Training

• Higher education (e.g., community college, four-year college, inclusive higher ed)
• Certificate programs (e.g., food handling, welding, first aid/CPR)
• Adult education (e.g., reading, math, communication, GED)
• Vocational training programs
• School-age programs

Supported Age Ranges

• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• WYOMING
• ORLEANS
• GENESEE
• LIVINGSTON