About Us
History
The Bay Area Workforce Development Board (Bay Area WDB) is one of Wisconsin’s eleven regional Boards established by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) to address local economic workforce issues in the Brown, Door, Florence, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano and Sheboygan Counties. Bay Area WDB, a private non-profit corporation, is the fiscal and administrative agent for Board funds and programs.
Our Mission
The Bay Area Workforce Development Board, consisting of selected community representatives, develops a skilled workforce by strategically allocating and coordinating resources to address community needs by working through others for the benefit of all.
Our Vision
The vision of the Bay Area Workforce Development Board is that job skills and educational levels are increased, quality of life of all individuals is enhanced, while employers’ needs are met.
Quick Links
- 2018 Strategic Action Plan
- 2016 WIOA Local Plan
- 2018 Local Plan Modification
- Official Documents / Bylaws
- 2020/2022 LEO Agreement
The Bay Area WDB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.
“A PROUD PARTNER of the AMERICAN JOB CENTER NETWORK”
Additional information and auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities is available by contacting Matt Valiquette, EO Officer.
(920) 431-4110, TDD/TTY Dial 7-1-1 Toll-Free
Staff
Matt Valiquette
Executive Director
Mary Willcox
Executive Assistant
Betty Gregory-Paasch
POM: Special Projects Coordinator
Vickie Patterson
Program Operations Manager
Debbie LaViolette-Spevacek
Controller / Fiscal
Sarah Klapper
Youth/Young Adult Program Manager