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About DCWIC
The DC Workforce Investment Council (DCWIC) is a group of public and private organizations empowered to advise the Mayor and District government on:
- Developing, implementing, and continuously improving the District's Workforce Investment system
- Enhancing and developing accountability and performance systems
- Developing and encouraging private sector participation
- Engouraging public input and support
Members of the DCWIC include representatives from the private sector, local business representatives, organized labor, youth, community groups, and organizations with workforce investment experience. Other members include the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia, the Department of Employment Services (DOES), the Department of Human services (DHS), DC Housing Authority (DCHA), Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and DC Public Schools (DCPS).
The DCWIC is responsible for developing a five-year strategic workforce investment plan for the District. The plan encourages the fostering of regional partnerships and support from surrounding jurisdictions, assessing the effectiveness of local and regional workforce investment activities, and assisting local and regional employers in meeting hiring needs.
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