Youth Committees can make a difference in the lives of our young people. They can be the architects for building (or enhancing) comprehensive and effective youth service delivery systems. Local WDBs should encourage Youth Committees to play a major role in implementing quality programs and bringing business, parents, participants, and stakeholders together to solve problems.
WIOA also mandates that the Youth Committee members reflect the needs of the local community and be comprised of members who are appointed for their experience and expertise in serving eligible youth. A Local WDB may designate an existing entity, like a Youth Council, to serve as the Youth Committee; however, that entity must meet the WIOA membership requirements discussed above.
A Youth Committee Guide under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (Spring 2017), USDOL Employment & Training Administration https://youth.workforcegps.org/resources/2017/04/05/11/08/YouthCommittee
Gaston County WIOA Youth Committee
Greg Smith
Vice President-Academic Affairs
Gaston College
Selina Lee
Owner
WD Lee & Company
Donna Caskey
HR
GSM Services
Paula Brinkley
Foster Care
Gaston County DHHS
Brett Buchanan
CTE Director
Gaston County Schools
Apryl Smith
Economic Support Services Coordinator
Gaston County DHHS
Brandon Price
Treasurer
Teamsters Union/UPS
Dulce Carter
Teen Court Coordinator
Terry Sanford
Community Service Specialist
Gastonia Housing Authority
Elizabeth Romero
Workforce Development Services
Goodwill Industries
Kelly Link
Education Coordinator
Gaston Literacy
Jessica Capers
Coordinator
A Place of Refuge
Danielle Gibson
Gaston County Sheriff’s Office
True Love
Next Gen Youth Program Public Sector