ALAMEDA COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

The Alameda County Workforce Development Board

The Alameda County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB) is a 27-member employer-led body responsible for overseeing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program, outside the city of Oakland.

WIOA services are available to meet the training and employment needs of local area job seekers, including youth and young adultsBusiness services are also available to help employers meet their goals around talent recruitment and business training needs.

VISION | Create the best workforce development system that benefits both employers and job seekers.

MISSION | Provide employers and job seekers with universal access to tools, resources, and services that assist them with obtaining employment and business goals.

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Our Goal

Our goal is to assist job seekers with obtaining occupational training and placement into quality jobs while remaining responsive and supportive to local area businesses. Learn about services available to job seekers, workersyouth and young adult participants, and businesses.

Stay Connected!

Stay connected with us by liking and following our social media pages on FacebookTwitter, and LinkedIn for daily updates on virtual job fairs, job ads, occupational training opportunities, and employer-related information as well.

More Questions? Contact us!

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Grant and Contracting Opportunities

Visit our Doing Business With Us page to learn more.

2021-2024 Four-Year Local and Regional Plans

 Join us at the upcoming 2-Part Local Plan Listening Sessions to share your thoughts and insights with us.

The Alameda County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB) ACWDB 2023 Modified Local Plan has been submitted to the California Workforce Development Board on March 31, 2023, and pends approval. Questions about ACWDB’s 2023 Modified Local Plan may be directed to latoya.reed-adjei@acgov.org.

The EASTBAYWorks Draft PY21–24 Regional Plan Biennial Modification has been submitted to the California Workforce Development Board on March 31, 2023, and pends approval. Questions about the EASTBAYWorks Draft PY21–24 Regional Plan Biennial Modification may be directed to the EASTBAYWorks Coordinator, Michael Katz at mkatz.eastbayworks@gmail.com.

 

Tax Credit for Employers

Employers, did you know that you can earn up to $30,000 in tax credits this year for giving someone a chance at employment? People experiencing homelessness are sometimes housed within temporary shelters, living in temporary housing situations with relatives, in cars or trailers, and some are unhoused. Many have interest in work and have skills to offer. Learn more about California’s Homeless Hiring Tax Credit.

Request to Partner

We partner with organizations that align with our priorities to serve job seeker and business clients. Please complete our Workforce Partnership Questionnaire if seeking prospective partnership or requesting a Letter of Support for your grant application. Once we receive your request, we will be in contact regarding next steps.