The Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB or board) is a statutorily derived body, comprised of representatives of business, labor, public and non-profits organizations. It is charged with setting workforce development policy for its local area. This policy is effectuated through staff at the CareerCenters.

The State of Maine is divided into four (4) regions or local areas. This region encompasses five CareerCenters, located in Calais, Machias, Madawaska, Presque Isle and Houlton. The CareerCenters are where the "rubber meets the road", so to speak.

The federal Workforce Investment Act statute requires that at least fifty-one percent of the board membership comes from the business community. The chair of the board is appointed from the business sector as well. This ensures that the board is sensitive to issues relating to business.

Local Area 1 has a diverse workforce development membership, ranging from small business entrepreneurs to large employers . Public and non-profit administrators, elected officials, economic developers and representatives of labor round out board membership. The board always strives to balance the needs of the two counties. Additionally, the board is sensitive to the differences between the two counties and makes the necessary accommodations and adjustments to ensure an equitable distribution of resources.

The board is staffed by an executive director and an administrative assistant. The staff is charged with executing the express wishes of the board. The staff is the conduit between the board and the CareerCenters.

Board meetings are generally held on a quarterly basis, or as the need arises. Notice of meetings is posted in the Bangor Daily News. Anyone interested in attending future board meetings is encouraged to attend.

Workforce Investment Board Members