During Wednesday’s Barton County Commission meeting, Commissioners approved of an updated agreement with Kansas WorkforceOne that aids in the connection between employers and potential employees. Executive Director for the program, Deb Scheibler.

As required by the Workforce Investment Act, the membership of the Local Workforce Investment Board consists of representatives from business, educations, rehabilitation services, public assistance agencies, and public employment services. The LWIB exists to connect employers to a motivated workforce, and The Chief Elected Official Board conducts oversight of these programs. After approving of this updated agreement, Commissioner Don Cates was named a new member of the agency’s Chief Elected Official Board.