The Workforce Development Council focuses on enhancing the economic mobility of individuals in Idaho through workforce training, promoting innovation in talent development, and supporting the growth of the economy. The council is committed to providing a return on investment to Idahoans by increasing wages, job creation, capital investment, retention of Idaho’s workforce, credential attainment, and customer satisfaction. It aims to develop strategies that serve multiple employers, encourage best practices in talent pipeline development, and support the integration of technology in businesses.
The Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF) is designed to achieve several key objectives. The grant program focuses on increasing the economic mobility of Idahoans by providing training that leads to wage gains and job retention. It aims to offer timely support to businesses, shifting towards a focus on broader talent pipeline development strategies that can serve a range of employers. The fund supports the growth of Idaho's economy by assisting employers in job creation and the integration of technology through the development of skills in both existing and new employees. Additionally, the WDTF seeks to provide a return on investment for Idahoans, which is evidenced through increased wages, job creation, capital investment, retention of the workforce, credential attainment, and customer satisfaction. The program promotes innovation in talent development and encourages the replication of best practices in talent pipeline development.