The Oakland Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is a dynamic alliance of the business sector, government, education, organized labor and community leaders, committed to improving the economic environment of our city by:

• Enabling businesses to thrive through a qualified workforce and tax incentives.
• Increasing employment and advancement opportunities for job seekers and workers.
• Promoting youth development through comprehensive year-round employment and training services.

Appointed by the Mayor, the WIB provides oversight and policy direction for federally funded employment and training programs and services for OaklandÕs adults and youth. Our vision is to create a fully integrated workforce development system that focuses on results. By developing and delivering quality services that meet the needs of both employers and job seekers, the WIB is making Oakland a great place for work.

The WIBÕs 45 members represent public agencies, private corporations, organized labor, community groups, and educational organizations. More than half come from the private sector. The WIB serves job seekers and employers through a network of six One-Stop Career Centers, which represent the resources and expertise of more than 150 public and private partners.

For Job Seekers

The WIBÕs network of One-Stop Career Centers helps job seekers prepare for work, find and keep employment, achieve self-sufficiency, and advance their careers. The One-Stop centersÕ services are free to job seekers and include:

¥ Access to job listings

¥ Training in job search and job-readiness skills

¥ Assessment of skills, aptitudes, and interests

¥ Links to programs and organizations that can help workers succeed

For information on the location of OaklandÕs One Stop Career Centers, visit our website at www.oaklandwib.org.

For Employers

The WIB Business Services Program helps employers save time and money on recruitment, meet hiring goals, and reduce turnover rates. Federal funding enables us to offer many services at no cost to you. Fee-based services provide value far beyond their small cost:

¥ Posting of your job listings

¥ Recruitment, screening and placement of qualified, job-ready employees

¥ Customized post-hire training to increase your staffÕs basic, job-specific, and leadership skills

¥ Information on tax credits that can improve your bottom line

To learn how the WIB can help your business, please call our Business Services Coordinator at 510-768-4436 or visit our website at www.oaklandwib.org.