South Central Region 8 Workforce Board

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Our Organization

  • The South Central Region 8 Workforce Board, Inc. (WDB) is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
  • We have oversight of employment and training programs within eight specific counties: Brown, Daviess, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, and Owen. These counties constitute Economic Growth Region 8.
  • The WDB serves as a pass through entity, providing these programs using a variety of state and federal grant resources.
  • This includes programs and grants like the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Re-employment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA), Adult Education WorkINdiana Training Program, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), and Business Services.
  • Our organization is governed by a volunteer board that initiates program directives and provides oversight and guidance on program operations.
  • Crowe, LLP serves as the Board's Fiscal Agent.
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Our Mission

South Central Region 8 Workforce Board will serve as a catalyst to promote collaborative relationships between business, education, labor, and service providers to support workforce development efforts and regional economic growth.

Calendar of Events

Upcoming Meetings

Next Board Meeting:

- June 24, 2026 (In-Person)

Next Annual Meeting:

- September 30, 2026 (In-Person) - Stonegate Center

Next Executive Committee Meeting:

Date to Be Determined

Future Board Meetings are Planned for the Following Dates:

- September 30, 2026 (In-Person)

- January 27, 2027 (Via Zoom Invite)

Other Upcoming Events:

To Be Announced

Current Initiatives

To Be Announced

Contact Information

Robert E. King

Workforce Board Director

Contact Mr. King by email

333 S. Landmark Ave

Bloomington, IN 47403