WIOA Local Plan 2025-2028

The Gulf Coast Workforce Board is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workforce that caters to the evolving needs of both employers and job seekers across our 13-county region. In alignment with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), we have crafted the 2025-2028 Local Plan to steer our strategic initiatives and investments in workforce development over the next four years.

Key Objectives of the 2025-2028 Local Plan:

• Strategic Vision: Define our commitment to supporting regional economic growth and self-sufficiency by preparing an educated and skilled workforce, including youth and individuals with barriers to employment.
• Performance Goals: Establish targets related to performance accountability measures to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with regional economic needs.
• Service Delivery Integration: Outline strategies for integrating services among core programs and partners to enhance service delivery and avoid duplication.
• Sector Strategies and Career Pathways: Identify in-demand industry sectors and occupations, and develop career pathways to meet the needs of employers and job seekers.

Public Engagement and Feedback:

We highly value the insights and perspectives of our community members, businesses, educators, and workforce stakeholders. Your feedback is crucial in refining our strategies and ensuring that our services effectively address the needs of our region.

• Public Comment Period: March 4 - 19, 2025.
• Submit your public comment to tim.lankford@wrksolutions.com on or before March 19, 2025. 

You can review Gulf Coast Workforce Board's WIOA Local Plan 2026-2028 here.