The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) presents an extraordinary opportunity to improve job and career options for our nation’s workers and jobseekers through an integrated, job-driving public workforce system that links diverse talent to business. The local Workforce Development Board (LWBD) of Area 20 (LWDA 20) supports the development of strong, vibrant regional economics where businesses thrive and people want to live and work.
The LWDB of LWDA 20 represents a wide variety of individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the local area. The LWDB serves as a strategic convener to promote and broker effective relationships between the Chief Elected Official, Economic Development, Education and Workforce partners.
Private sector members, who represent 51% of the board, are nominated either by a business organization, Economic Development Agency, Chamber of Commerce. Public Sector members are nominated by their respective agencies such as Education, Labor, Wagner Peyser, Office of Family Services, Vocational Rehabilitation and Economic Development. The Board is required to be chaired by a private sector member.
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Public Members
Joseph Ardoin
Jason Dedon
Gayle Fisher
Anthony Howell
Craig Kaiser
Ismary McLemore
Ronnie Rosser
Skip Smart
Janet Tassin
Jo Hano
William Wainwright
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Private Members
Jon Craft
Vacant Washington Parish Representative
Mike DiVincenti
Brian Dowden
Christy Corne
Lisa Dugas
Julie Gaudin
Mary Broussard
Lucinda Liuzza
Mack C Hurst- Chairperson
Ronald LeBlanc
Glenda Shaheen- Vice Chairperson
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