WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

BERGEN COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OVERVIEW

WHAT IS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD?

Think of the Bergen County Workforce Development Board (Bergen WDB) as your link to the public workforce system, a local expert on workforce development matters, and fellow innovators of workforce solutions.

The Bergen WDB does not operate programs or provide direct services — it is a business-led policy, planning, and oversight body that supports employment-related programs for youth, adult workers, and businesses.

The primary role of the Bergen WDB is planning and oversight of programs and services funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and delivered through the Bergen County Job Center (One-Stop Career Center).

The Bergen WDB works to identify workforce issues, develop partnerships, coordinate agencies, implement solutions, and continually improve workforce investment outcomes.

Business Services Brochure

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To carry out its role, the Bergen WDB has multiple functions

Workforce Intermediary – Bringing together people, organizations, resources, and systems to support workforce development activities.
Workforce Analyst and Planner – Analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating labor market information and intelligence to help different decision-makers.
Community Voice – Advocating for workforce policies, breaking down workplace stigmas, promoting promising practices, and articulating employer and job seeker needs (particularly those with barriers to employment).

Bergen County Local Strategic Workforce Plan

Bergen County WDB Local Strategic Workforce Plan Update 2025

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DIRECTORS

The Workforce Development Board (WDB) is a group of community leaders appointed by the County Executive. They are responsible for planning and overseeing workforce programs and services in the local and regional areas.

COMMITTEES

Board committees provide information and assist the Bergen WDB in carrying out its responsibilities under the WIOA. Committee Members are appointed by the Officers and demonstrate experience and expertise in specific areas.

DOCUMENTS

The Bergen WDB is a public body and provides public access to certain public records kept on file as required by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the State Employment and Training Commission.

A workforce equipped with the skills necessary to obtain and retain jobs in high-demand occupations.

The Bergen WDB is committed to bridging the gap between job seekers and employers and ensuring that the employers’ needs for skilled workers and workers’ needs for employment and training are continually being met.

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The Bergen WDB comprises over 50 top professionals from various sectors in the county, including businesses, labor, community groups, government, and education. It’s intentionally diverse to represent the community and is mandated by the law to have at least 51% business representation.

Membership Roster

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Bergen WDB Membership Roster

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CONTACT US

DO YOU have a QUESTION?

Call (201) 329-9600 and select option #8 or the Bergen WDB Contact Form.

STAFF

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

Tammy Molinelli

WDB Executive Director

(ext. 4004)

Carol Polack

WDB Business Manager

(ext. 4093)