Workforce Development Board | Adams County Government

About the Workforce Development Board

Mission Statement

Create opportunities for success by connecting businesses to a quality workforce

Vision

To effectively connect a world-class workforce that meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of our partners in the Adams County Business Community

The Workforce Development Board (WDB) is composed of community leaders dedicated to workforce development. The members of the Adams County WDB are representatives of private industry, nonprofits, and public agencies. The Workforce Development Board is mandated by federal legislation to oversee public investments in employment and training programs. This responsibility is accomplished through the activities of the Adams County Workforce and Business Center.

Workforce Development Board Meetings

The Workforce Development Board meets from 8–9:30 a.m. Due to COVID-19, all meetings will be held virtually until further notice. For more information, please contact Yvonne Castillo. Minutes will be linked as they are available. Meeting dates for the 2020-2021 season are:

September 10, 2020	Minutes
November 12, 2020	Minutes
January 14, 2021	Minutes
March 11, 2021	Minutes
May 13, 2021	Minutes

The Executive Committee meeting dates for the 2020-2021 season are:

June 11, 2020	Minutes
August 13, 2020	Minutes
October 8, 2020	Minutes
December 10, 2020	Minutes
February 11, 2021	Minutes
April 8, 2021	Minutes

Download the 2021-2022 Meeting Schedule. All meetings are open to the public.

Contacting the Board

The efforts of the Workforce Development Board are open for public comment. Please submit your comments/ideas related to workforce development in Adams County HERE.

Board Bylaws

Workforce Development Board Bylaws

Current List of Board Members

Amy Clement, Chair
United Power

Londell Jackson, Vice Chair

Independent Electrical Contractors –

Rocky Mountain

Mose Alvarez

Colorado Contractors Association

Dennis Atencio

Apex Transportation, Inc.

Emily Atencio

Centura Health

Peter Brissette

DMD Consulting

Larry Caschette

Metalcraft Industries, Inc.

William Dowling

Division of Employment and Training

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Ashley Dunn

Almost Home

Meagan Gallegos
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Anita Guevara
Acme Distribution

Patrick Giron
Brighton Economic Development Corp.

Tricia Johnson
Front Range Community College

Mark Miller
United Association of Pipefitters – Local #208

Janet Renden
Bollman Technical Education Center

Erika Rodriguez
Colorado Laborers & Contractors Education & Training Fund

Maureen Rudy
Metro State University
Family Literacy Program

Michael Williams
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades

Composition of the WDB is governed by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. All applications are public knowledge and must be approved by the Adams County Board of Commissioners.

Contact

If you are interested in becoming a Workforce Development Board member, contact Yvonne Castillo at 720.523.2415.