To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Proclaim September 2026 as Workforce Development Month
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution proclaiming September 2026 as Workforce Development Month in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Workforce Development Month is recognized each September to raise awareness of the vital role workforce development plays in strengthening local economies, supporting businesses, and creating pathways to employment and economic mobility. The observance highlights the contributions of workforce professionals, educators, employers, labor organizations, community-based organizations, and public agencies that work together to prepare individuals for quality careers while helping employers meet their talent needs.
The recognition originated through the efforts of the National Association of Workforce Boards, which established Workforce Development Month as a national campaign to celebrate the public workforce system and increase awareness of its impact on workers, businesses, and communities.
For Contra Costa County, Workforce Development Month recognizes the ongoing efforts of the Workforce Development Board and its partners to build a skilled workforce that meets the needs of local employers while expanding access to family-sustaining careers. Through strategic investments in workforce innovation, industry partnerships, youth employment, apprenticeship, reentry services, and sector-based training in fields such as healthcare, construction, transportation, maritime, information technology, and clean energy, the county continues to strengthen economic opportunity for residents and businesses alike.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution supports all five of Contra Costa County's c...
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