About UCLWDB

Who is the Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board?

Upper Cumberland Workforce Development strives to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. In response to area employment needs, local elected officials in cooperation with the Local Workforce Development Board strive to customize services to our Workforce Development area. The Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board is composed of businessmen and women, educators, workforce program leaders, and other community leaders

What is the Purpose of UCLWDB?

To engage employers, educators and community partners in creating a life-long learning environment in the Upper Cumberland that attracts and retains strong businesses as well as a diverse, talented workforce critical for sustaining a vibrant, growing and innovative economy. The UCLWDB will achieve this vision and mission by:

Developing strategic partnerships with employers and training providers to align training services with the needs of area employers; Enhancing career development services for job seekers to increase job success and knowledge of high skill and in-demand careers; Securing state and/or federal funding to develop training programs that support career pathways that build upon the existing skills of the workforce and develop new skills to meet high skill and in-demand careers

Coordinating WIOA activities with the region’s economic development plan to coordinate current and future workforce goals and activities.