Cayuga Cortland Workforce Development Board's Purpose

Through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, we:

• Oversee the local workforce development system.   

• Develop a strategic local plan.

• Designate, certify and oversee the one-stop operators.

• Support career pipeline development programs with schools, colleges and community leaders.

• Certify eligible providers of youth, training, and intensive services.

• Negotiate and establish local performance measures and goals.

• Evaluate and improve performance.

• Ensure training meets business and labor market needs through a system of one-stop service centers and qualified service providers

• Establish systems for gathering and publicizing local employment statistics