We asked Sheryl Cutler, Program Analyst at the Solano County Workforce Development Board about the benefit of the Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment (HIRE) Hub and Spoke model. Solano County Workforce Development Board
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CWDB forges partnerships with business, labor, and government to build a High Roadˢᵐ economy defined by equity, quality jobs, and climate resiliency that challenges systemic barriers toward shared economic prosperity. The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) was established in 1998, as outlined in the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). In 2014, the WIA was replaced by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which outlines the vision and structure through which state workforce training and education programs are funded and administered regionally and locally. The CWDB is responsible for the oversight and continuous improvement of the workforce system in California, which encompasses a wide array of work, including policy development, workforce support and innovation, and performance assessment, measurement, and reporting. WIOA mandates the creation of a statewide strategic workforce plan. In 2016, the CWDB, in conjunction with its statewide partners, released the Unified Strategic State Plan, which was then updated in 2018. This plan is built around three policy objectives, which are intended to guide state policy and practice across partner programs and inform local policy and service delivery. These objectives are: Fostering demand-driven skills attainment Enabling upward mobility for all Californians Aligning, coordinating and integrating programs and services The State Plan outlines specific strategies with which to achieve these overarching strategic goals. To read an executive summary or the State Plan in full, visit the State Plan page in the Plans and Policies section of the website. In conjunction with the State Plan, the CWDB manages multiple grants and initiatives aimed at reorienting and realigning California’s workforce programs and institutions to support a dynamic and globally successful state economy that offers all residents an opportunity for a higher quality of life.
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The CWDB wishes our workforce community another great year of strengthening pathways to economic security and upward mobility. #CAworkforce #goodpayingjobs
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We asked Justine Ross, PhD at Presley Center of Crime and Justice Studies about the biggest changes she’s seen in reentry services. University of California, Riverside #reentry #HIRE #JusticeInvolved
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❄️ The CWDB wishes the workforce community happy holidays and a wonderful new year! #christmas2024 #happyholidays
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Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment (#HIRE) grantee, Bay Area Maranatha Christian Center assists formerly incarcerated individuals in transitioning back into society and employment. Directors Pastor Tyrone Partee and Pastor Alicia Partee shared their work and several inspiring success stories at CWDB's 2024 Reentry Summit. Pastor Tyrone also looked back at Maranatha's beginnings and provided some insight and advice on reentry work. "We have to start collaborating and bringing in people that actually care," shared Pastor Partee. "Bring in those police officers that actually care. Bring in those judges who actually care. Bring in those lawyers who can teach. Bring in the teachers. They have become my support system." BAY AREA MARANATHA CHRISTIAN CENTER #reentry #HIRE #prisontoemployment
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“It was an honor to witness a room full of dedicated reentry practitioners, all united in CWDB’s mission to deliver quality workforce services to justice-impacted individuals,” said CWDB’s Joe Flores. Flores added that the real success of the summit came from the meaningful conversations and networking among attendees. The Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment (HIRE) and Prison to Employment (P2E) initiatives align with California Jobs First goals of investing in job creation, industrial strategy, and economic development initiatives to create a greener and more equitable economy. Learn more about CWDB’s reentry initiatives: https://bit.ly/4g8V7Q5 #reentry #HIRE #CaliforniaJobsFirst
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CWDB’s Reentry Team is successfully helping federally incarcerated individuals receive supportive services and transition back into their communities. In San Bernardino, the Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment (#HIRE) team helped connect Mariana Lopez with the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board. After returning home from a federal facility in Minnesota, Mariana was able to find a job working in a regional warehouse. With the continued assistance of the local workforce board, she has applied for the Heavy Equipment Operator Program through a partnership with Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration. Congratulations Mariana! San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board #reentry
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Meet Rudy Villalobos. the Engagement & Recruitment Coordinator for CWDB grantee Worker Education and Resource Center, Inc. (WERC). Rudy plays a vital role in supporting program graduates, helping them launch meaningful careers as Harm Reduction Specialists while also empowering their communities to thrive. Growing up in a community where homelessness, substance abuse, gang violence, and poverty were commonplace, Rudy brings not only professional expertise but also deep personal insight to his work. His intuition and dedication have strengthened the program’s ability to advance equity and create opportunities across the Los Angeles region. Read more about Rudy’s story: https://bit.ly/3BAa4vr #HRTP #reentry
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