The Workforce Development Board’s 2002 Strategic Planning focused on Goal Five of the Board’s strategic goals originally developed in 2000.

Three key initiatives were selected based on current macro issues and an action plan was created for each initiative.

Goal 1: Influence public policy to create solutions to workforce development issues.

• Further develop and enhance a strategic partnership with the Milwaukee County Private Industry Council.
• Work with the State Division of Workforce Development and elected officials to obtain greater control over funding, programs, etc.

Goal 2: Assure the coordination, customer responsiveness and cost-effectiveness of services provided through The Workforce Development Centers.

• Direct the development of a seamless, integrated database.
• Develop and implement outcome based performance standards for the Centers.

Goal 3: Assure the changing needs of the community are met through new program development.

• Identify priorities, develop and promote programs/services to support workforce needs.
• Identify priorities, develop and promote programs/services to support employers’ needs.

Goal 4: Obtain sufficient resources to sustain the Board’s ability to fulfill its Purpose/Mission and accomplish its Aspiration/Vision.

• Seek additional resources in partnership with other entities, public or private.
• Develop sponsorships for one-time program initiatives.

Goal 5: Facilitate creative approaches to macro workforce issues in collaboration with other organizations. Initiatives

• Heighten awareness-among parents, youth and school counselors of options other than the “one-size-fits-all” success model (high school graduation followed by a four-year college degree).
• Increase employer utilization of creative approaches to minimize the impact of the workforce shortage.
• Create multiple vehicles for the collective voice of employers to be heard on the negative impact of skyrocketing health care costs in Southeastern Wisconsin.