Welcome to the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County:
Annual ReportThe Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County (WIB) is a legislatively mandated entity whose role is to set public policy and provide community input and direction on workforce development issues in Ramsey County.
The WIB is pleased to present our 2015 business report which highlights major outcomes and workforce development innovations. Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County 2016 Annual Report Click the report cover to read or download (renders best with browsers: Internet Explorer or Google Chrome) A Message from the WIB Chair Welcome to the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County’s newly redesigned website!
The new website provides valuable information and links to beneficial tools for both job seekers and businesses. It also highlights the outcomes of the workforce development system in Ramsey County and the work of the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County (WIB).
Butch Howard General Manager, Food & Beverage Operations, HMSHost Mpls/St Paul Airport The WIB exists to: Help maintain the economic health of Ramsey County Identify current and emerging workforce issues and needs Create partnerships to serve the needs of businesses and job seekers Oversee publicly-funded workforce programs in Ramsey County
The WIB is uniquely structured to guide workforce development in Ramsey County by: Connecting local education, business, and community experts to align resources for the mutual benefit of employers and job seekers in our community Reviewing Annual Labor Market Assessments which identify the industries and specific jobs that are in demand locally Connecting with local business leaders to understand their needs WIB.
Strategic Plan Business Services: Market workforce services to multiple constituency groups, especially the business community, and raise the profile of the WIB Integration: Develop and utilize integrated approaches to address workforce supply and demand gaps Policy: Create strategic regional alignment to address workforce needs Youth: Provide recommendations relative to policy direction and program oversight for implementation of WIOA and other funded youth activities; and to develop, implement and monitor a long-range plan for the
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The WIB’s Strategic Plan Social and Economic Conditions In today’s dynamic, global knowledge economy, a well-trained, well-educated and highly skilled workforce has never been more important or more subject to ever-changing workforce trends and economic conditions.
Future Labor Shortage Minnesota and Ramsey County have enjoyed thriving economies due in large part to a well-educated, highly skilled workforce. While the current conditions are presenting additional challenges, the retirement of the baby boomers and changes in skill requirements for future jobs requires attention. The WIB continues to focus on solutions to these critical issues.
Forces Shaping Economy Although Ramsey County ranks high in workforce readiness and many social/economic indicators, past performance does not ensure future results. Four interrelated mega-forces are shaping Minnesota’s economy:
Globalization Technology Energy prices Demography We’ve Got Your Number Labor Market Information – Nothing tells a story like numbers. And here is where we let them do the talking. Our data and data tools provide a comprehensive, nuts-and-bolts look at Minnesota’s economy and workforce.