The WIA insists on the involvement of business representation at a significant level by setting up Workforce Policy Boards to make decisions about how to allocate funding and to mold and direct the local workforce development system. Under the WIA, business must make up 51% of all Workforce Policy Boards.

In addition to the state Workforce Policy Board, the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County have combined their efforts and resources and created the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board.  The SWORWIB provides guidance and oversight of the implementation of WIA in our region, focusing efforts to constantly improve our workforce, our opportunities, and our community through increasing job seeker skills and providing employers with resources for retaining a strong workforce.

Find more information on the Workforce Investment Act at:  http://www.doleta.gov/programs/factsht/wialaw.cfm