City of Long Beach, CA
12/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/11/2024 14:21
Community Invited to Provide Input on Economic Development Workforce Local Plan
PRESS RELEASE
City of Long Beach
Public Information Office
411 W. Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90802
www.longbeach.gov
12/11/2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release # 121124
Subject:
Community Invited to Provide Input on Economic Development Workforce Local Plan
Residents, businesses and stakeholders invited to events held in December and January
Contact:
Chelsey Magallon
562.570.3863
[email protected]
Public Affairs Officer
Economic Development Department
562.570.3863
[email protected]
Public Affairs Officer
Economic Development Department
Above: Staff station the City of Long Beach's WorkPlace career center welcome desk.
Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach Economic Development Department (Department) is in the process of updating its 2025-2028 Local Plan (Plan) and is inviting residents, local service providers, employers and other stakeholders to provide input by participating in a series of upcoming events.
Led by the Department's Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN), the Plan is developed every four years and is intended to highlight LBWIN's customization of regional and local services to meet the employment and job training needs of residents and businesses of Long Beach and Signal Hill.
The public is encouraged to learn more and provide input on the Plan by participating in one of three presentations as listed below. Interpretation services will be available in Spanish and Khmer during the presentations. Register online to attend one of the sessions.
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Future LB, 508 W. Willow St.
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024
6 to 7:30 p.m.
North Long Beach Higher Education Center, 635 E. South St.
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
The Plan is due to the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) by March 31, 2025, for approval. Prior to the submission of the Plan, a 30-day opportunity for public comment will be made available.
LBWIN was previously known as Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network. The name change was part of Mayor Richardson's Budget Recommendations for the City's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, which was approved by the City Council.
For additional information regarding the upcoming events and to view a copy of the current Plan document, visit longbeach.gov/workforceplan.
Media inquiries can be directed to Chelsey Magallon, Public Affairs Officer, Long Beach Economic Development Department, at 562.570.3863 or [email protected].