Santa Cruz County Local Board

Mission Statement

Through the Customer-Centered, Data-Driven One Stop System, we prepare and provide a qualified workforce to local businesses and assist businesses to grow and prosper.

Vision Statement

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) stipulates that each required partner will work collaboratively to provide a higher level of service quality through the delivery of education and workforce services in a “shared services model.” This approach will foster system partnerships that build and sustain a shared vision and strategy that promotes seamless delivery of services that benefit the Santa Cruz County community. This improved framework will enhance the development of a more informed, educated, and skilled workforce and the development of effective career pathway systems.

Board Documents

• 2025 Santa Cruz County LWDB Meeting Schedule
• Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board By-Laws
• Santa Cruz County Local Area Plan Draft 2025-2028
• Santa Cruz County Local Board Members
• Santa Cruz County Local Area Plan 2025-2028 Final

Service Provider

Santa Cruz County provides Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth services.

One Stop Operator Selection

• Santa Cruz County Notice of Request for Proposal of One Stop Operator July 24, 2020
• One Stop Operator Request for Proposal (RFP) 
• 2023 Revised One Stop Operator Contract

Santa Cruz County Local Workforce Development Board selected Santa Cruz County as its One Stop Operator.