2011 WIB Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant Meeting 

The WIB requests that service agencies interested in providing services to dislocated workers attend the following meeting. 

Santa Cruz Local Workforce Plan - Notice for Public Comment

The WIB invites individuals, business and labor to comment on the proposed Santa Cruz Local Workforce Area Plan for Program Year 2011-12. (PDF 16.7 KB Download) 

Silicon Valley in Transition

Tech Job Growth Poses Both Opportunities and Challenges for the Valley including Santa Cruz County. Is a comprehensive research study completed for four Silicon Valley workforce investment boards and provides a roadmap for Silicon Valley’s efforts to address workforce changes and competitive challenges.  For more information, read our Press Release , the Executive Summary, and/or follow the link to the NOVA website to see the Full Report. Included in the Full Report is a section that provides employment search and resume tips for tech job seekers called “Tech Resumes 2.0: An Employer Perspective”. 

2010 University of the Pacific Local Economic Outlook.

View the University of the Pacific 2010 Local Economic Outlook made available through the Santa Cruz County Business Council.

2009-2010 WIA Plan for Santa Cruz County

Public comment period closed.  Program Year 2009-2010 WIA Plan for Santa Cruz County (PDF 2492KB Download) and ARRA - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Plan for WIA Services (PDF 1850 KB Download).

WIB Sponsors New SBDC Program to Help Businesses Retain Their Employees

Using federal ARRA funding, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)has launched a local confidential program to assist businesses to keep their doors open and retain employees. For more information, read the “Retain Your Employees” brochure. For more information visit the SBDC website at http://centralcoastsdbc.org.

2010-2013 Forward Planning by the Workforce Investment Board

Director Presentation (PDF 2826 KB Download) and WIB Chair, Vice-Chair Presentation (PDF 685 KB Download).