What is a Workforce Development Board?
Workforce Development Boards are responsible for the administration of employment and training programs in Texas, including the planning, oversight, evaluation and monitoring functions necessary to ensure the delivery of quality services. The system of workforce development boards in Texas is a result of the Texas Legislature enacting House Bill 1863. In an effort to improve the quality and skill levels of the workforce in Texas and better meet the needs of employers in the state, this legislation has created a new system for delivering employment and training services to the public, including employers, job seekers and students. The Texoma Workforce Development Board is one of 28 Boards in the state of Texas. Similar federal legislation, entitled the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), was enacted in August of 1998. WIA changed the image of workforce programs and promoted the implementation of the Texas model throughout the country. The Texoma Board is comprised of 33 members, 51% of whom
