The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) is comprised of leaders and staff of local businesses, state and county government agencies, non-profits, and public education who work together to strengthen the partnerships between business, education, and service providers within the “Career Center Network” to meet the needs for a skilled workforce. The WPWDB provides policy directions and program oversight to the Career Centers and workforce development programs in Westchester and Putnam counties. The board is appointed by Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell.
Download and read the bylaws that govern the WPWDB.
Download and read the WPWDB Financial Policy Book
Download and read the WPWDB Policy Book
Board Members
Member listings followed by an asterisk sit on the WPWDB Executive Committee.
David Singer, Board Chair, President, Robison Oil*
Rosa Barksdale, Board Vice-Chair, CEO, Barksdale Home Services*
Wiley Harrison, Board Treasurer, President, Business of Your Business, LLC*
Karl Rohde, Board Secretary, Director, Putnam County Veteran Service Agency*
Amy Allen, Vice President, Westchester County Association
James Bernardo, President, Candela Systems Corporation
Thomas Capurso, Business Representative, IBEW Local Union 3
Edward Cooke, Council Representative, Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters
Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden, Executive Director, Westchester Youth Bureau
Dr. Marsha Gordon, President/CEO, The Business Council of Westchester (BCW)*
Michele Green, Integrated Employment Specialist, ACCES-VR
Richard Greenwald, President, Concorde Personnel Temporary Staffing
Regina Thomas, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition and University Relations, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Allison Madison, President, Madison Approach Staffing*
Daniel Magnus, CEO, Elevation Burger
Anthony Marmo, President, Clover Heating & Cooling
Kevin McGuire, Commissioner, Westchester County Department of Social Services
Dr. Belinda S. Miles, President, Westchester Community College
Claudia Murphy, Director, Southern Westchester BOCES
Matthew Pepe, Assistant President, Construction Industry Council
Michael Piazza, Commissioner, Putnam County Department of Social Services
Robert O. Sanders, CEO, Hospitality Resource Group Inc.
James D. Schutzer, Vice President, J.D. Moschitto & Associates, Inc.
Atul Sheffey, Center Manager – Carmel, Mount Vernon, Peekskill and White Plains, NYS Department of Labor
Richard St. Paul, CEO/President, Law Office of Richard St. Paul, Esq. PLLC
Leonard J. Vallender, President, Fenbar Precision Machinists, Inc.
Bridget Gibbons, Director, Westchester County Economic Development
Board Meetings
The Workforce –Putnam Workforce Development Board Meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. and is held at the White Plains Career Center at 120 Bloomingdale Rd. in White Plains, unless otherwise noted.
As per Public Officers Law, Article 7 Open Meetings Law & WIOA sec. 107(e), agendas and minutes will be posted within two weeks of the meeting.
PY2019 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020) Meeting Dates
September 19, 2019
Meeting minutes
Sept. 19, 2019
June 14, 2019 - Annual Meeting, Annual Report 2018 - 2019
March 28, 2019
Feb. 7, 2019
Nov. 29,2018, Operator Report
Sept. 27, 2018
July 3, 2018, Annual Report 2017-2018
June 26, 2018
March 29, 2018
Jan. 3, 2018 - meeting cancelled
Dec. 7, 2017
Oct. 25, 2017
June 29, 2017, Annual Report 2016 - 2017
April 27, 2017 - meeting cancelled
March 30, 2017
Jan. 27, 2017
Nov. 17, 2016 - meeting cancelled
Sept. 22, 2016
June 24, 2016, Annual Report 2015 - 2016
May 20, 2016
April 15, 2016
Jan. 29, 2016
Nov. 13, 2015
Sept. 29, 2015
Feb. 13, 2015
April 16, 2015
May 29, 2015
June 29, 2015
Nov. 13, 2014
Sept. 24, 3014
June 16, 2014, Annual Report 2013 - 2014
March 27, 2014
Jan. 30, 2014
Nov. 7, 2013
Oct. 3, 2013
Strategic and Local Plans
The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board has submitted (WPWDB) a Two-Year Local Plan Modification on Feb. 28, 2020. This 60-page document provides a local assessment of economic and workforce needs, collaborative efforts, partnerships with education and training; critical emerging industries, alignment with the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Plan, and negotiated goals for adult and youth performance. In accordance with WIOA §679.580 (b), modifications to the local plan should reflect changes in labor market and economic conditions, and other factors affecting the implementation of the local plan (including changes in economic conditions, financing available to support WIOA services, changes to the local workforce board structure, and the need to revise strategies to meet local performance goals).
Our plan sets the foundation for WIOA principles by fostering strategic alignment, improving service integration and ensuring that the public workforce system is industry-relevant, responding to the economic needs of the local area and matching employers with skilled workers. The WPWDB is required to provide a 30-day public comment period to solicit input from the community regarding the WIOA two-year modification plan.
Download the WPWDB Two-Year Local Plan Modification
All comments must be sent by e-mail using WPWDB Public Comment Form and no later than March 28, 2020.
Previous plans
These are the plans for the three previous planning years:
