The Western Virginia Workforce Development Board is currently accepting nominations for individuals interested in serving on the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) for the Blue Ridge Region. The LWDB is responsible for overseeing the administering federal, state, and local workforce training dollars as well as acting as the regional convener for workforce development agencies in the region. The Blue Ridge Region consists of the Counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, and Roanoke and the Cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem.

The current vacancies on the Board include:

• A representative of a private-sector business in Alleghany County
• A representative of a private-sector business in Botetourt County
• A representative of a private-sector business in Franklin County
• A representative of a private-sector business in Roanoke City
• A representative of a private-sector business in Roanoke County
• Two representatives of community-based organizations in the region (the definition of a community-based organization is an organization that has demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment needs of individuals with barriers to employment, including Veterans, persons with disabilities, and “out of school” youth.)
• A representative of Title II Adult Education programming in the region
• A representative of Career and Technical Education programs in the region

For individuals interested in serving in one of these capacities, please email Morgan Romeo at mromeo@vcwblueridge.com or contact by phone at 540-562-8442 x 201.