Overview

Vision Statement

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.

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