The Humboldt County Workforce Development Board invites the public to review and comment on its updated Local and Regional Plans. 

The public comment period is open from Monday, April 21 to Wednesday, May 21.

These workforce plans, required by the state, help guide decisions about local workforce development efforts, including job training and creation programs, and sets priorities on how funding should be spent to support local employers and people who work in Humboldt County. 

Public input is essential to ensure the plans reflect the needs of the local workforce. 

Share Your Thoughts

All community members are encouraged to review the Workforce Development Board’s Local and Regional Plans and share their input.

Public comment on the plans will be accepted until Wednesday, May 21 at 5 p.m. The plans are available for public review on the county’s Local and Regional Plans web page. 

Feedback can be submitted through an online submission form.

“Building an effective workforce system that meets the needs of employers and job seekers requires community participation,” said Humboldt County Workforce Development Board Chair Dennis Leonardi. “It is imperative that these plans incorporate insights and expressed business and community needs that will help shape the future of a strong and effective workforce. Our future is what we make it so please participate, be engaged and make a difference.”

For more information, please visit the Local and Regional Plans web page, email pmurphy@co.humboldt.ca.us or call 707-476-4806.

About the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board

The Humboldt County Workforce Development Board is an entity of the County Administrative Office’s Division of Economic Development. This board is dedicated to supporting a strong and resilient local economy by connecting businesses, job seekers and workforce partners. The board oversees workforce programs, initiatives and funding to promote economic opportunity and sustainable employment in the region. Learn more on the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board’s website.