Governor's Council on Workforce Investment

The Governor's Council on Workforce Investment is the federally-required State body under the Workforce Investment Act to assist the Governor in the development and continuous improvement of the statewide workforce system.

Membership of the Council includes a majority of business representatives who are chief executive officers or who have optimum policy-making/hiring authority, along with labor, community, economic and education organization representatives from throughout the State.  The Governor appoints most of the members of the Council to meet the specific mandated representation as well as the Chair from the business membership.

The Council typically meets quarterly. Use the Meetings tab above for more information.

Governor Scott Walker established the new Council, and their first meeting was held on May 6, 2011. His directive for workforce development to implement throughout Wisconsin is a coordinated workforce system that:

• Anticipates employer labor needs while building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce;
• Supports the development of a highly qualified labor force; and
• Empowers individuals to pursue and retain good paying careers.