WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Martin G. Knott, Jr., Chair, Governor's Workforce Investment Board (GWIB), called the meeting to order at 3:45 pm and welcomed all members to the March 2015 Quarterly Board Meeting. The Chairman acknowledged numerous new board members and went around the table for introductions.
Chairman Knott introduced the new DLLR Secretary Kelly M. Schulz. Secretary Schulz shared with the Board how proud she is to lead the agency that protects and empowers Marylanders by safeguarding workers, protecting consumers and cultivating a thriving workforce that can meet the demands of Maryland's dynamic economy. She offered words of praise and appreciation to the Board for volunteering their time and for helping on various initiatives. Secretary Schulz then thanked the Board Chairman for providing direction and leadership.
Secretary Schulz introduced R. Michael Gill, Secretary, Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED). Secretary Gill was excited to see the passion of what this group is all about and the knowledge of the Board. He stated that he has never been more optimistic as it relates to where we are today, but where we are heading to, from a business standpoint. Boosting business in Maryland is a top priority for this Administration.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made, seconded and adopted to approve the minutes of the December 2014 Quarterly Board meeting.
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS
Chairman Knott, spoke about how GWIB is a policy making body to make policy recommendations. It was exciting to be able to testify on the need for apprenticeships programs in Maryland. The goal for testifying was to bring awareness and engage businesses to get involved.
GWIB OVERVIEW
Lynn M. Selby, Executive Director presented an overview of the WIOA regulations to the Board. Ms. Selby explained the functions of the State Workforce Agencies and composition as described in the Federal mandate, Section 101.
LOCAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (LWIB) OVERVIEW
Kirkland "Kirk" Murray, President and CEO of Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) gave a presentation. Mr. Murray also serves as the President of the Workforce Investment Network (WIN) for Maryland. The Workforce Investment Network of Maryland comprised of 12-Workforce Investment Directors that meet monthly to collaborate, best practices and share ideas to improve the workforce system in Maryland. Mr. Murray gave an overview of the functions and the structure of the Local Workforce Investment Areas. He emphasized even though the structures are different there is one thing the LWIA have in common, they all report to the chief elected officials in their local areas. He mentioned, the new requirements needed to be met under WIOA to satisfy the local board composition of the Local Workforce Investment Boards (LWIB). Our Local Workforce Investment Boards are an example of the workforce development system today.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, Mr. Knott thanked everyone and the meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm.
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