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The Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (NKWIB) drives policy, direction, and funding oversight for the local workforce investment system. The NKWIB drives innovative workforce development that meets the changing needs of employers and our labor force, resulting in the enhancement of economic development for our region.
As a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, the NKWIB is responsible for the following:
- Management of the local Kentucky Career Center efforts, including the selection of the one stop operator and direct service providers (adult/dislocated worker and youth)
- Selection of youth workforce investment activities
- Identification of eligible providers of training services
- Maintenance of a performance driven system for documenting accomplishment of standards
- Oversight of budget status, audits, contract status
The federal WIOA guidelines require NKWIB to contract for the role of one-stop operator. The Commonwealth of Kentucky adds the additional requirement for local boards to contract out for direct service provider role for adult, dislocated worker, youth and business services. The NKWIB follows all state and federal guidelines for procuring the role of one-stop operator, direct service provider (adult/dislocated worker and youth) and business services. The NKWIB Program/Youth Committee reviews all related RFPs, contracts and/or agreements and makes final recommendations to the Full Board and the Local Elected Officials Governing Board. In 2020, following the procurement process described above, selected Brighton Center as the One-Stop Operator and Direct Services Provider for a one-year contract, renewable per board approval for two additional years. In May 2021, the NKWIB voted to renew the contract for an additional year.
Through a procurement process, the Local Elected Officials Governing Board designed the Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) as the NKWIB fiscal agent. For general information including services provided, career opportunities and transparency, visit NKADD.org.
NKWIB By-Laws
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The Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (NKWIB) is a unique partnership between public and private sectors. With at least 51% of its membership from the business sector, the NKWIB drives the policy, direction and funding oversight for the local workforce investment system. This system promotes workforce readiness, education, and economic development. We assist employers of all kinds and workers at all education and skill levels. We primarily deliver our services through the six Kentucky Career Centers located in eight counties. We direct delivery of services through a sector approach which had identified the following industries as key to the economic health of Northern Kentucky:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Transportation and Logistics
- IT / Business and Finance
- Construction and Trades
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Vision Statement”]Every Northern Kentucky community thrives as a result of sustained economic prosperity.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Mission Statement”]
We drive innovative policy and direct funding for workforce investment through strong community partnerships to promote:
- Engaged employers
- Skilled jobseekers
- Collective impact
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- Collaboration We value the strengths of our community partners and work together to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
- Continuous Improvement We critically review our own methods and metrics to chart our path toward success.
- Customer Focus We respond to employer and individuals’ needs with exceptional and culturally competent services.
- Equity We are a catalyst for equity, inclusion and life-changing results for all our clients.
- Innovation We step beyond traditional thinking by using creativity to develop policy and direction.
- Independence We empower customers to set their own course toward self-sufficiency and continued growth.
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Strategic Plan”]The Strategic Plan developed with input from NKWIB board members and community leaders drives the work of the NKWIB, its workforce development partners and the local Kentucky Career Center system.
NKWIB Strategic Plan Elements
- Employer Services
Engage employers in the design of services that support talent recruitment, incentivize workforce participation and remove employment barriers.
- Monitor and respond to employer feedback on Career Center business services.
- Serve as a trusted resource and collaborator for employer and workforce partners.
- Assess and deploy WIOA resources as available to support hiring and upskilling.
- Jobseeker Services
Prepare individuals to enter and advance along the talent pipeline by aligning with P-12, adult and post-secondary education to provide lifelong opportunities for the rapidly shifting realities of work.
- Monitor and assess outcomes for individuals utilizing Career Center and WIOA services.
- Leverage partnerships and resources to effectively engage clients in work and training opportunities.
- Connect educational and training partners with employers to further align career pipeline preparation.
- Board Governance
Maintain strong leadership and community connectivity by fostering board member recruitment, retention and education efforts with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Create a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee comprised of board and community members to report regularly to the board and oversee DEI Action Plan.
- Create and implement a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan.
- Increase initiatives designed to engage current board members and attract new board members from all five in-demand industry sectors and all eight counties in our region.
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Respond to changing employer and individual needs by effectively leveraging local, state and federal resources and benchmarking impact through data and metrics through an equity lens.
- Collaborate with regional workforce partners to assess and drive progress toward local and statewide goals.
- Update financial and programmatic key performance indicators and analyze regularly through the NKWIB and its committees.
- Establish innovative workforce policy and funding using regional labor market information and local Career Center performance data.
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Statement”]The Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board embraces the need for diversity, equity and inclusion to be a component of everything we do. We strive to create a network that meets business needs while it also supports the dignity of our clients. We respond to regional employment needs through the perspectives of local employers’ demand for talent and economic empowerment. We are a catalyst for equity, inclusion and life-changing results for all our clients. These priorities are supported through the values below and outlined in our diversity, equity and inclusion action plan.
- Collaboration
We value the strengths of our community partners and collaborate to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
- Continuous Improvement
We foster a culture of continuous improvement through regular evaluations of programs and activities using measurable goals and targets.
- Customer Focus
We respond to employer and individuals needs with exceptional and culturally competent customer service.
- Equity
We are a force for equity, inclusion and life-changing results for all of our clients.
- Innovation
We step beyond traditional thinking by using creativity to develop policy and direction.
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Northern Kentucky Workforce Innovation Awards Past Winners” use_custom_heading=”true”]The Northern Kentucky Workforce Innovation Awards recognizes and honors those who made an impact on Northern Kentucky’s workforce talent and development efforts and individuals who have successfully moved forward on their career pathway and in their employment goals. Since 2009, over 75 employers, workforce partners and clients have been recognized for their hard work and dedication. Past winners include:
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NKADD/NKWIB FY 2022 Results and Impacts
Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board – Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board – New Member / WIOA Orientation
Northern Kentucky Area Development District Employer Workforce Incentives[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Career Center Network”]The Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board is responsible for funding and oversight of the locations in the Kentucky Career Center network in our region where employers and job seekers can come together and connect. The Comprehensive center in Covington, the affiliate centers in Florence and Williamstown, and the access points in Carrollton and at CVG and at the Kenton County (Erlanger), Owen County and Pendleton County Public Libraries all were reviewed by a team and subsequently certified by the NKWIB. This certification process ensures our clients that no matter where they are in our career center network, they will receive consistent and high-quality service.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Board Members”]All Northern Kentucky Workforce Development Board members shall be appointed in accordance with the criteria established between the Governor and the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board in accordance with the Federal Act and outlined in Kentucky Workforce Investment Board’s Policy Number 15-001.
- John Baines, Insight Partners, LLC., Membership and Board Operations Chair*
- Dr. Vicki Berling, Building Industry Association of NKY/Enzweiler Building Institute
- Nick Birkenhauer, DBL Law
- Catrena Bowman, NKY Community Action Commission, WIB Secretary/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair *
- Natasha Bowsher, Abrapower Inc
- Brian Bozeman, Skanska Building USA, Business Services Chair*
- Joe Buerkley, Pendleton County Schools
- Michelle Cestaric, Staffmark, WIB Chair/EXEC Chair*
- Brent Cooper, NKY Chamber of Commerce
- Dana Dobbs, Citi
- Kate Doolittle, PNC Bank
- Gina Douthat, TANK
- Sherra Dunlap, Owen Electric
- Dr. Fernando Figueroa, Gateway Community and Technical College
- Mike Flannery, Amazon
- Janet Harrah, Northern Kentucky University
- Ryan Henson, KY Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Colleen Kirkpatrick, Ethos Laboratories
- Cristian Marsh, Jefferson Community and Technical College
- Heather McClanahan, Fives Machining System
- Dean McKay, Skilcraft, WIB Vice Chair/Program and Youth Chair*
- Ken Muth, Duke Energy
- Dr. Randy Poe, NKY Education Council
- Kimberly Rossetti, BE NKY
- Connie Schnell, KY Education & Labor Cabinet
- Dave Schroeder, Kenton County Public Library, WIB Treasurer*
- Gina Stough, Kenton County Airport Board/CVG
- Shannon Starkey-Taylor, Learning Grove / NAVIGO
- Jarrod Tiemeier, Ironworkers Local 44
- Matthew Turner, Boone County Schools
- Michelle Tyson, Cummins, Inc.
- Alecia Webb-Edgington, Life Learning Center
- William Weier, Mazak
- Kristie Henry Willoby, Heritage Bank
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- Michelle Cestaric – WIB Chair / Executive Committee Chair
- Dean McKay – Vice-WIB Chair
- John Baines – Membership & Board Operating Committee Chair
- Shannon Starkey-Taylor – Program & Youth Committee Chair
- Brain Bozeman – Business Services Committee Chair
- Catrena Bowman-Thomas – Secretary / Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair
- Dave Schroeder – Treasurer
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NKWIB Standing Committee Agendas, Meeting Minutes and Archived Documents
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For more information please contact Correy Eimer Director of the Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (859)-283-1885
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