HomeMy WebLinkAbout18. Approve Appointment of Vijay J. Patel to the SELACO WDBI LV I I 1 1 1 U.
APPROVED By
TO: MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER
DATE: JULY 10, 2018
SUBJECT- APPOINT VIJAY J. PATEL TO THE SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD AS THE CITY OF DOWNEY'S
REPRESENTATIVE
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The SELACO WDB provides personalized services that foster the process of employers and
encourages the potential of individuals to build a strong workforce for the Southeast Los
Angeles County Region. A flexible and entrepreneurial staff uses current technology to
stimulate the development of innovative programs and education. SELACO WDi links
individuals to the training they need to gain self-sufficiency and collaborate with employers to
enhance the economic vitality and the human resources of the community.
Members of the SELACO Workforce Development Board are appointed to oversee the
operation of the local workforce agency, support Standing Committees such as the Business
Advisory Committee and/or Executive Board Committee and serve to promote SELACO WDIR
services to colleagues and local stakeholders. Majority of the WDB members represent privatz
businesses. Other members represent education, organized labor, public employment services,
public assistance organizations, rehabilitation agencies, community-based agencies, aniV
economic development organizations.
Meetings are held in January, March, May, July, September and November. All meetings are
held at the SELACO WDB main office in Cerritos. The Board has three Executive Board
Members: A Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and a SecretaryfTreasurer. The term of the
appointment is two years.
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