Nominate yourself or another community leader to become a valuable member of the Lane Workforce Partnership’s Board of Directors!
The Lane Workforce Partnership Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for individuals interested in serving a three-year term starting July 1, 2024. We invite nominations for representatives from the following category:
- Business: Two (2) representatives and must be an owner, chief executive officer, chief operating officer, or an individual with optimum policy-making or hiring authority; provide employment opportunities in in-demand industry sectors or occupations. Nomination by local business organizations or trade associations is required.
As the designated local Workforce Investment Board for Lane County, Oregon, Lane Workforce Partnership strategically invests in the community to fulfill its mission: meeting the workforce needs of employers and individuals through partnership and innovation. Committed to assisting employers in recruitment and retention and helping individuals navigate employment and career progression, Lane Workforce Partnership plays a pivotal role in shaping the local workforce landscape.
The Lane Workforce Partnership Board is a highly functioning and engaged board, comprising representatives from business, organized labor, education, economic development, community-based organizations, state agencies, and local government.
Click on the hyperlinks to access the following helpful documents: Board Member Job Description; LWP Board Roles. More information on the Lane Workforce Partnership Board of Directors including the Board Member Application can be found here. Prospective candidates are encouraged to complete the application and submit it by Friday, April 12, 2024, to anne@laneworkforce.org. After the application deadline, the LWP Executive Director and the LWP Board Chair will meet with each prospective candidate. Following this, the Lane Workforce Council is scheduled to convene on May 16th, 2024, for the formal approval of new board members, whose terms will start on July 1, 2024.
Join us in making an impact on workforce development in Lane County!