Item 08 Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plans for Program Years (PY) 2025-2028 as R_20250514214801296

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Orange County WDBs PY 2025-28 Unified Local Plan 1 | Page I. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires each Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) to develop and submit a comprehensive four-year plan, which must be updated every two years. This Unified Local Workforce Development Plan represents the collaborative efforts of the Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Orange County Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) to align and integrate workforce development services and resources in the region. The plan serves as a strategic roadmap for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, outlining the shared goals, strategies, and priorities of the three LWDBs in addressing the workforce needs of job seekers, businesses, and the community. The WDBs have a long history of collaboration and partnership in serving the region's diverse workforce needs. By leveraging their collective resources and expertise, the WDBs aim to create a seamless, efficient, and effective workforce development system that supports economic growth, job creation, and individual prosperity. This Unified Local Workforce Development Plan builds upon the successes and lessons learned from previous plans while incorporating new strategies and approaches to address emerging challenges and opportunities. The plan is grounded in the principles and objectives of WIOA, which emphasize the importance of regional collaboration, industry-driven strategies, customer-centered services, and data-driven decision-making. It also aligns with the California Workforce Development Board's strategic vision and goals, ensuring local efforts contribute to the statewide workforce development agenda. The development of this plan involved extensive stakeholder engagement, including input from WIOA core and required partners, local businesses, educational institutions, community-based organizations, and job seekers. The insights and recommendations gathered through this inclusive process have shaped the strategies and priorities outlined in the plan. The Unified Local Workforce Development Plan is organized into several key sections, each addressing critical aspects of workforce development in the region: • WIOA Core and Required Partner Coordination • State Strategic Partner Coordination • WIOA Title I Coordination • Collaborative Strategies to Address Environmental Sustainability Throughout the plan, the WDBs demonstrate their commitment to creating an inclusive, accessible, and high-quality workforce development system that meets the needs of all residents and businesses in the region. By working together and leveraging partnerships, the WDBs aim to enhance economic competitiveness, support job growth, and promote shared prosperity. EXHIBIT 2