CentralinaWorks -- Centralina WDB Publications

The Centralina Workforce Development Board has published several documents about our WDB, but they may also be useful to other WDB professionals. Listed below are the publications, a brief explanation, and a link to a PDF file* (if appropriate) of the publication.

State of the Workforce Report 2005

The State of the Workforce Report 2005 identifies key issues for the region's workforce. Quality human resources have always been an important component to a region's economic success. In this fast-changing, global, technology-driven economy, workforce issues must be an integral part of the debate about how to position the region for sustainable economic growth. Regional economic development cannot succeed without a stronger emphasis on and strategic investment in workforce development.

The Charlotte region has seen tremendous growth and prosperity in recent decades. Quality of life in the region is very high and is itself a driver of growth. But maintaining this growth will not be achieved without coordinated action. The central conclusion of the State of the Workforce Report 2005 is that a competitive workforce advantage can be realized if the strengths of the region are bolstered and the challenges are addressed strategically.

The Centralina Workforce Development Board, in partnership with the local JobLink Career Center system, is providing the resources and services needed to build a competitive workforce for the region. We believe that this study provides the call to action to accomplish this mission.

Competitive Workforce Alliance

The Competitive Workforce Alliance is the workforce network for the greater Charlotte Region, comprised of the Centralina Workforce Development Board, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Workforce Development Board, and the Gaston County Workforce Development Board. The Alliance is representative of 9 counties including Anson, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly and Union. The group's study also consists of data from the South Carolina counties Chester, Lancaster and York, as well as Cleveland County, N.C.

Together, the Alliance is driving solutions to workforce and business issues in the counties that make up the Charlotte Region. The alliance provides resources, training, and business services through a network of JobLink Career Centers. The Alliance also encourages its board representatives to preserve and promote their own unique services and relationships in their counties.

To access the State of the Workforce Study Executive Summary, click here.

To access the State of the Workforce Study - full report, click here.

To access the State of the Workforce Study Data Appendix, click here.

Centralina Workforce Development Board
WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Youth Incentive Policy

The purpose: To transmit the Board's policy concerning awarding Non-Cash and Cash Incentives to WIA Youth Participants for Participation,
Recognition and Achievement in WIA Related Activities.

Read/Download WIA Youth Incentive Policy (PDF 202K*)

2003 North Carolina Incumbent Workforce Development Program
North Carolina's Incumbent Workforce Development Program under the federal Workforce Investment Act broadens the scope of the state's existing incumbent worker initiative. The Program provides funding to established North Carolina businesses to provide educational and occupational skills training for current workers. It is designed to benefit businesses by enhancing the skills of employees, thereby increasing employee productivity and the potential for company growth. Training in portable skills results in a more highly skilled and versatile workforce that contributes to North Carolina's ability to attract new business and creates an environment conducive to expansion.

Fact Sheet (PDF 80K*)

Guidelines (PDF 507K*)

Application (PDF 221K*)

2003 North Carolina County Tier Designations (PDF 6K*)

PY 2003 Application Timeline(PDF 71K*)

August 2003 Incumbent Worker Approval List for Grants (PDF 119K*)

2003 Centralina WDB Presentations at the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) National Conference
The Centralina WDB made the following well-received presentations at the 2003 National Conference, held in Washinton, DC in March 2003.

A Change Will Do You Good (PDF of Presentation 8MB)
Benchmarking Your One-Stop Keep It Simple (Powerpoint Presentation)

2002 Centralina WDB Presentations at the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) National Conference
The Centralina WDB made the following well-received presentations at the 2002 National Conference, held in Washinton, DC in March 2002.

Start the Commotion! Improving Your Board (Powerpoint Presentation)
How to Advance Your Board By Retreating (Powerpoint Presentation)

Youth Needs Survey, January 2002 Update
Survey results updated for 2002

Read/Download Youth Needs Survey Update (PDF 25K*)

Self Assessment Survey Results
In March 2002, the WDB surveyed itself on a number of top issues.

Read/Download Self Assessment Survey Results (PDF 46K*)

Resource Handbook for Board Members
What can WDB members expect when they join and what is expected of them? This highly acclaimed manual details ways for board members to understand the WDB mission and hit the ground running.

Read/Download Board Member Training Manual (PDF 210K*)

Committee Structures
The Centralina WDB operates eight working committees that address the following areas: Accountability, Chartering Review, Executive Committee, Marketing/Communications, Strategic Planning, Technology, Training Evaluation and Youth.

Read/Download Committee Structures (PDF 33K*)
Read Committee Structures Webpage (HTML)

Five-Year Strategic Plan
The Centralina WDB has developed a detailed Five-Year Strategic Plan outlining objectives, plans and strategies.

Read/Download Five-Year Strategic Plan (PDF 208K*)
Read Chairman's Introduction Letter of Five-Year Strategic Plan (HTML)

2001 Update (Full Document) (PDF 236K*)
2001 Update (Summary) (PDF 53K*)
2002 Update (Full Document) (PDF 370K*)
2002 Update (Summary) (PDF 89K*)
2003 Update (Full Document) (PDF 763K*)
2003 Update (Summary) (PDF 286K*)

Centralina WDB On-the-Job (OJT) Training Manual
The On-the-Job Training Manual serves as a guide to On-the-Job Training, one of the allowable program activities, authorized by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

PY 2002 OJT Manual (PDF 360K*)

Stanly County JobLink Resource Handbook
The Stanly County JobLink Partners group in cooperation with the service providers in Stanly County have developed a Resource Handbook. The purpose of the handbook is to provide a comprehensive list of private not-for-profit human service agencies/organizations and private for profit service providers who serve residents of Stanly County.

Stanly County JobLink Resource Handbook 2003 edition (PDF102K*)

Lincoln County JobLink Resource Handbook
The Lincoln County Community Resource Directory is designed to be a user-friendly guide for individuals and organizations accessing services in Lincoln adn surrounding counties.

Community Resource Directory Cover (PDF 264K*)

Directory with Alphabetical Index (PDF 2,108K*)

Subject Index (PDF 641K*)

*For a complete paper copy of the resource handbook please contact the Lincoln County JobLink Career Center at 704.735.8035. If you have additions or corrections please contact JobLink Career Center Manager, Judi Morton, at 704.735.8035.

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