Lucas County Workforce Development Board (LCWDB)

Lucas County, Ohio

Organization Size

~ 440,000 population

Overview

LCWDB provides leadership and oversight for the local workforce development system, working with business, education, and community partners to support employment, training, and economic growth in the region.

Project Overview

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EXMI led the development of a comprehensive, Strategic Workforce Development Plan for the Lucas County Workforce Development Board (LCWDB). This multi-phase effort was designed to meet federal (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - WIOA) and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) requirements while advancing Lucas County’s goals around economic growth, labor market alignment, and workforce system accessibility.

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Approach

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The project was a multi-phase effort that included conducting a gap analysis, performing stakeholder engagement, creating labor market summaries, and developing a draft and final strategic plan. The entire process was structured to ensure the final plan would be a forward-looking, actionable roadmap compliant with all federal and state regulations.

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Workforce Development Board Planning Session

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Outcomes

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Delivered a final Strategic Workforce Development Plan that serves as an actionable roadmap to strengthen the Lucas County workforce development system.
Ensured the final strategic plan was fully compliant with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) requirements.
Provided a comprehensive gap analysis report.
Delivered stakeholder engagement and labor market summaries.
Produced polished presentation materials for the plan's rollout.

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