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Mission Statement The Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (WIB) provides leadership and oversight for the local workforce development system by securing and allocating public and private funds to programs and initiatives that develop a skilled and educated workforce, meet the workforce needs of employers, and support economic development in Greater New Bedford. Vision of the Workforce Development System The WIB supports and oversees a collaborative and coordinated system of workforce programs, resources, and initiatives in Greater New Bedford that meet the diverse needs of the region’s residents and employers. This system has: Clear goals understood and shared by stakeholders; Meaningful opportunities for stakeholder involvement in shaping program direction; Aligned and blended funding streams from multiple sources; Seamless multi-agency collaboration on program development, outreach, and service delivery; Services that are appropriate and effective for individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities; A focus on jobs and careers that provide a family sustaining wage, provide opportunities for career development and wage growth, and enhance the quality of life for individuals and families; Shared standards of quality programming, with a commitment to using data regarding program activities, customer satisfaction, and outcomes to drive continuous improvement; Shared responsibility and mutual accountability among stakeholders. © 2001 Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc. 227 Union Street, Suite 206, New Bedford, MA 02740-5946 PH 508.979.1504 • FAX 508.979.5680 E-mail: Webmaster@gnbwib.org