The San Joaquin County Workforce Development Board

It is the mission of the Workforce Development Board to take the leadership role in...
Bringing together the resources of the community to help job seekers find the right jobs and help employers meet their business needs.

WDB Meeting - February 25, 2026

Workforce Development Board Meeting Schedule


Month Date / Location
February February 25, 2026
March March 25, 2026 **CANCELED**
May May 27, 2026
July July 22, 2026
August
 August 26, 2026
October October 28, 2026
*November/December December 16, 2026 (*November/December board meeting will be combined)

Workforce Development Board Links

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (PDF) »

WIOA Local & Regional Plans




2021 Local Appointment List

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Workforce Development Board Agenda & Minutes Archive



Two Primary Responsibilities

Provide employment and training opportunities and services to the job seekers in San Joaquin County

Support the Business community by helping business access available resources and services that will promote business growth and increase employment opportunity.

Role and Responsibilities

Develop and modify the 5-year local plan. »

Select Operators and Service Providers.

Oversight:
  • Negotiate performance measures
  • Approve budgets
  • Set policies and direction

Workforce Development Board

15 Business Representatives
14 Partners
29 Voting Members
  

Bylaws

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WDB Ad Hoc Committees

  • Executive Committee
  • Accountability Committee
  • Apprenticeship Committee
  • Business Development Committee
  • Planning Committee
  • Staff Training Committee
  • WorkNet System Committee
  • Youth Committee

Workforce Development Board Members

  • Mark Berger, 1st District Business
  • Diane Vigil, 2nd District Business
  • Vacant, 3rd District Business
  • Vacant, 4th District Business
  • Linda Wilcox, 5th District Business
  • Paul Lanning, At-Large Business
  • John Doucette, At-Large Business
  • Jason Schwartz, At-Large Business
  • Les Fong, At-Large Business
  • Tony Mannor, At-Large Business
  • Gene Acevedo, At-Large Business
  • Robin Sanborn, At-Large Business
  • Frank Ferral, At-Large Business
  • Michael Sorensen, At-Large Business
  • Jose Hernandez, At-Large Business
  • Foung Ly, Probation
  • Timothy Robertson, Labor Organizations
  • Jateen Bhakta, At-Large Business
  • Brooke Mccollough, At-Large Business
  • Steven J. Stevenson, Labor Organizations
  • Raul Hernandez, Labor Organizations
  • Robert Gutierrez, Economic & Community Development
  • Michael Mark, Labor Organizations
  • Gorgina L Halaufia, Labor Organizations
  • Vacant, Education & Training
  • Dr. Troy Brown, Youth Organization Representation
  • Julie C. Jansen, Adult Education & Literacy
  • Lisa Aguilera Lawrenson, Education
  • LaChelle Adams, Employment Development
  • Mahalia Gotico, Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
  • Christopher Woods, Human Services Agency
  • Steve Jackson, San Joaquin County Probation
  • Jose J. Dominguez, Community Based Organization
  • William Kelly, Labor Organizations