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Bob Straits Kalamazoo/St. Joseph MWA. Not an Agency . . . Not a Program . . . A Unified, Statewide System. Structure. 25 Michigan Works Areas Governance - local Interlocal Agreement Workforce Development Board Demand Driven Supply Funded Built on Partnerships.
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Not an Agency . . . Not a Program . . . A Unified, Statewide System
Structure • 25 Michigan Works Areas • Governance - local • Interlocal Agreement • Workforce Development Board • Demand Driven • Supply Funded • Built on Partnerships
Workforce Development Board • Majority of Board Members – Private Sector • Chair & Vice Chair • Other Seats • Mandates of Legislation • Funding Streams
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