
SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD



South Bay Workforce Investment Board meeting

CONTACT US
11539 Hawthorne Blvd., 5th Floor
Hawthorne, CA 90250 • Tel: 310-970-7700 • Fax: 310-970-7711
CRS: 800-735-2922 • info@sbwib.org
WELCOME TO THE SBWIB
The South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) serves eleven (11) cities located in southwest Los Angeles County, including Hawthorne, Inglewood, Gardena, Carson, Lawndale, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance and Lomita. The board is comprised of 51 members representing business, labor, education, economic development, the One-Stop partners and other local workforce system stakeholders.
The SBWIB embraces comprehensive strategies to meet the needs of business for a skilled workforce, while creating opportunities for workers to prepare for and enter into well-paid careers.
SBWIB programs are implemented through four One Stop Business & Career Centers.
Public Notice PY 25-28
In accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 106 - 108 and planning guidance issued by the State of California, Employment Development Department for Local Area and Regional Plans, the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB), a California Workforce Development Board, will open a public comment period to its Local Plan.
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The public comment period for the Local Plan will begin March 14, 2025 through April 14, 2025.
The comment period will allow the public to review and comment on the PY 2025-2028 plan. The Local Area Plan represents the SBWIB Workforce Development Area and its consortium of eleven cities, including the cities of: Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance.
Posting of the 2025-2028 Local Plan will be available on March 14, 2025 online at www.sbwib.org. Public comments may be transmitted in writing to: jmunoz@sbwib.org
IN THE NEWS
The Beach Reporter - December 5, 2024
South Bay workforce agency honors 21 alumni, as well as various partners
Los Angeles Times - December 4, 2024
L.A. County supervisors seek aid for hundreds of workers affected by Philips 66 refinery closure
On behalf of the South Bay Workforce Investment Board of Directors, we are proud to present this 2023-2024 Annual Report, which highlights the significant accomplishments the SBWIB has made in advancing its mission. Through strategic initiatives, collaborative efforts, and a commitment to workforce development, the SBWIB has successfully enhanced opportunities for local job seekers and strengthened partnerships with employers. This report reflects our dedication to fostering a skilled workforce and driving economic growth in the South Bay region.
Jan Vogel
Chief Executive Officer, SBWIB