Workforce Board
What is the Workforce Development Board?
The primary purpose of the Lower Shore Workforce Development Board is to provide policy and oversight for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds awarded to the Lower Shore of Maryland Local Workforce Development Area (WDA).
Workforce Development Board
The Lower Shore Workforce Development Board is federally mandated to work with major corporations, small businesses, educational institutions, community-based organizations and labor organizations to provide workforce development leadership throughout the region. The Lower Shore Workforce Development Board links adults and youth in the Lower Shore region with career opportunities in emerging and critical industries. We are dedicated to creating a community driven economy.
Meetings are held quarterly; locations are throughout the tri-county area. Meetings begin promptly at 11:00 am. Upcoming dates are:
- September 9, 2026 – American Job Center
- December 9, 2026 – TBD
- March 3, 2027 – TBD
- June 9, 2027 – American Job Center
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is a sub-committee of the Board whose purpose is to set the agenda for full Board meetings, make recommendations to the Board on actionable items, and review staff recommendations related to all aspects of funding. Steering Committee members are appointed from the membership of the Board.
Meetings are held at least quarterly. Upcoming meeting dates are subject to change. Meetings are held via Zoom at 3:00 pm. Upcoming dates are:
- August 26, 2026
- November 18, 2026
- February 24, 2027
- June 2, 2027
Youth Committee
The Youth Committee initiatives have been absorbed by the Workforce Development Board.