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The Workforce Development Board, in partnership with the Local Elected Official Board, is responsible for the development of the local plan for workforce development. The Workforce Board is responsible for the selection of youth providers by awarding contracts on a competitive basis to program operators, based on the recommendations of the Youth Council.

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The Workforce Development Board identifies eligible providers of training services in the Workforce Service Area.

The Workforce Board is responsible to conduct oversight with respect to local youth program activities, local employment and training activities, the one-stop delivery system in the Workforce Service Area.

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The Workforce Board shall assist the Governor in developing the statewide employment statistics system (One-Stop Operating System).

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The Workforce Board shall promote the participation of private sector employers in the statewide workforce investment system and ensure the effective provision, through the system, of connecting, brokering, and coaching activities, through intermediaries such as the WorkForce Centers in the local area or through other organizations, to assist such employers in meeting hiring needs.

If you are interested in serving on the NWPIC Board, please review our Board Recruitment Packet and contact us for additional information. 

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Workforce Development Board Members

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• Gabe Mooney, Chair
  Representing: Red Lake County Private Sector
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• Michelle Grimm, Vice Chair
  Representing: Private Sector; At-Large
  Term Began: 11/1/2021; Term Ends: 10/30/2024
   

• Sally Erickson, Treasurer
  Representing: Marshall County Private Sector
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• Jason Pangiarella, Secretary
  Representing: Public Employment Agency
  Term Began: 5/1/2024 ; Term Ends: 4/30/2027
   

• Sean Ranum, Youth Committee Chair
  Representing: Economic Development
  Term Began: 7/1/2022; Term Ends: 7/1/2025
   

• Jeff Fitzsimmons
  Representing: Norman County Private Sector
  Term Began: 5/1/2024 ; Term Ends: 4/30/2027

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• Julie Desmond 
  Representing: Private Sector; At-Large
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• Open Seat
  Representing: Kittson County Private Sector
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• Dave Zavoral
  Representing: Polk County Private Sector
  Term Began: 5/1/2024 ; Term Ends: 4/30/2027 
   

• Michele Hutchinson 
  Representing: Pennington County Private Sector
  Term Began: 6/1/2021; Term Ends: 6/30/2024
   

• Mark Karl
  Representing: Roseau County Private Sector
  Term Began: ; Term Ends: 
   

• Marcus Waterworth
  Representing: Private Sector; At-Large
  Term Began: 7/1/2021; Term Ends: 6/30/2024
   

• Vacant
  Representing: Apprenticeship & Organized Labor
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• Vacant
  Representing: Organized Labor
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• Joel Ziegler
  Representing: Organized Labor
  Term Began: ; Term Ends: 
   

• Kirsten Fuglseth
  Representing: Adult Literacy
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• Vacant
  Representing: Higher Education
  Term Began: ; Term Ends: 
   

• Vacant
  Representing: Community Based Organization / Public Assistance
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• Jeff Bjornson
  Representing: Rehabilitation Agency
  Term Began: 7/1/2022; Term Ends: 6/30/2025
   

• Rani Bhattacharyya Ex-Officio (non-voting member); Representing: Education

• Christine Anderson Ex-Officio (non-voting member); Representing: Business

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If you are interested in serving in an open position, please contact us for an application and to learn more about membership requirements, the appointment process, and approval process. 

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Joint Powers Board

The Joint Powers Board is the local government body that appoints WorkForce Council members and partner in overseeing area employment and training programs. The Joint Powers Board includes the members of the Northwest Regional Development Commission Executive Committee:

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• Gary Kiesow, Chair, Marshall County Commissioner

• Kimberley Johnson, Kittson County 

• Jesse Lee, Norman County Commissioner

• Bruce Lawrence, Pennington County Commissioner

• Warren Strandell, Polk County Commissioner

• Ron Weiss, Red Lake County 

• Daryl Wicklund, Roseau County Commissioner

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