About the Workforce Development Board

Mission Statement

The mission of the St. Lawrence County Workforce Development Board, as a partnership of private and public community resources, is to ensure the economic vitality of our county by building and maintaining a quality workforce development system that strengthens and provides economic, educational, and developmental opportunities for all citizens and employers.

WIOA replaced the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) effective July 1, 2015.  The new act is designed to improve the way federal funds help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services they need to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.