To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Proclaim September 2025 as Workforce Development Month
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution proclaiming September 2025 as Workforce Development Month in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
Workforce Development Month was created in 2005 by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP). Workforce Development Month raises awareness about the importance of the workforce industry to a growing national economy. Originally celebrated in May, NAWDP moved the designation to September in 2012.
2025 marks the 20th anniversary of recognizing Workforce Development Month. It is a way to elevate vital work that honors the people, programs, and partnerships driving opportunity and economic mobility in Contra Costa County and across the country. It also spotlights the professionals who equip individuals with skills, connect talent to employers, and strengthen our communities.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution supports all five of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes of the Children’s Report Card: (1) “Children Ready for and Succeeding in School”; (2) “Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood”; (3) “Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient”; (4) “Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing”; and (5) “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.”
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Proclaiming September 2025 as Workforce Development Month in Contra Costa County:
WHEREAS, Workforce Development Month is a nationwide celebration in September to showcase the opportunities that Workforce Development offers for Americans to develop workplace experience and skills that employers value; and
WHEREAS, Workforce Development Month is a time to recognize, honor, and promote the contributions of our nation’s workforce professionals; and
WHEREAS, the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC), part of the Employment and Human Services Department, aims to achieve economic growth for our region; and
WHEREAS, during Fiscal Year 2024-2025, WDBCCC served more than 3,222 businesses and provided career services through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs to approximately 8,843 individuals; and
WHEREAS, during Fiscal Year 2024-2025, WDBCCC has shown tremendous expertise and responsiveness in ensuring that the organization is in full compliance with the complex array of federal, state and County policies and regulations; and
WHEREAS, WDBCCC has established itself as a regional leader in the State of California workforce community through a wide array of innovative programs and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, workforce development stands as a powerful driver of economic progress: for every dollar invested in workforce development programs, there is an estimated return of $4.41 in increased productivity and decreased social assistance costs (National Association of Workforce Development Professionals); and
WHEREAS, workforce development and job training programs, services, strategic connections, and partnerships that the WDBCCC uses to solve complex workforce issues and leverage public-private resources to contribute to our region's economic competitiveness, ultimately improve the quality of life for all who live in Contra Costa County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Board of Supervisors proclaims September 2025 as Workforce Development Month in Contra Costa County to honor all individuals in Workforce Development organizations and partnerships that play such a vital role in strengthening our economy.