The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) calls for the establishment of a local Workforce Investment Board (WIB). The WIB membership must be at least 50% from the private sector. In addition, the "local elected official", a role currently served by the NKADD Board of Directors, works in partnership with the WIB to meet the employment needs of the community. The WIB is responsible for:
- Management of the local Northern Kentucky One Stop efforts, including selection of operator(s) and providers
- Maintenance of a performance driven system for documenting accomplishment of standards
- Selection of youth service providers, Identification of eligible providers of training services
- Provide oversight of budget status, audits, contract status
Northern Kentucky WIB Vision Statement
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Northern Kentucky WIB Mission Statement
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- Workforce Readiness
- Education
- Economic Development
Northern Kentucky WIB Value Statements
Customer Focus: We respond to employer and individual needs through proactive innovation and exceptional customer service.
Self-Sufficiency: We promote customer self-sufficiency as critical to achieving a vital and thriving community.
Creativity: We step beyond traditional thinking by using creativity to develop policy and direction.
Continuous Improvement: We foster a culture of continuous improvement through regular evaluations of programs and activities using measurable goals and targets.
Integrity: We act honestly, ethically, and fairly.
Collaboration: We value the strengths of our community partners and collaborate to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
Northern Kentucky WIB Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
Northern Kentucky WIB Membership (June 2010)
Vicki Berling
Ed Bising
Brigitte Blom-Ramsey
Tammi Lee
Kara Clark
Debby Combs
Amanda Dixon
Dave Fleischer (Chair)
Denise Govan
Linda Gravett
Cathy Hanley
Ryan Henson
James Higgins
Terry Iacobucci
Martha Karlage
Jennifer Miller
Polly Lusk-Page
Lisa Cooper
Scott McGarvey
Robin McGuire
Kanute Rarey
Gail Rust
D'Anne Smith
Florence Tandy
Angela Taylor
Brian Wear
Lori Wilson
Wonda Winkler
Rebecca Witt
Brent Yeager
Educational
MAG Industrial Automation Systems
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Office for the Blind
Vision 2015
Kenton County Airport Board
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Toyota
Life Learning Center
Just the Basics, Inc.
Gallatin Steel Company
Office for Vocational Rehabilitation
Plumbers & Pipefitters MES Local 392
Key Alliance, LLC
Kentucky Adult Education
Office of Employment and Training
Northern Kentucky Education Council
Northern Kentucky Area Development District
Sinkula Investments DBA Wendy's Hamburgers
Department for Community Based Services
Carroll County Memorial Hospital
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Mark Smith State Farm Insurance Agency
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission
Gateway Community and Technical College
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local #18
Alstom Power
Brighton Center
Owen Electric Cooperative Inc.
Johnson Controls
Northern Kentucky WIB Meeting Dates
The Northern Kentucky WIB meets on the second Tuesday of alternate months. Meetings for fiscal year 2011 are:
- July 12, 2011 at 8:30am
- September 13, 2011 at 8:30am
- November 8, 2011 at 8:30am
- January 10, 2012 at 8:30am
- March 13, 2012 at 8:30am
- May 8, 2012 at 8:30am
Meetings are held at the NKADD office at 22 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042. For information about WIB meetings, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 859.283.1885.
Click below for information on the different committees associated with the NKWIB.
Business Services Committee
Executive Committee
Marketing Committee
Membership and Board Operating Committee (MBO)
Program-Youth Committee
