Workforce Investment Board

The high-impact Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (NKWIB) drives policy, direction, and funding oversight for the local workforce investment system. The NKWIB drives innovative workforce development that meets the changing needs of employers and our labor force, resulting in the enhancement of economic development for our region.

As a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, the NKWIB is responsible for the following:

• Management of the local Kentucky Career Center efforts, including selection of Operator(s) and service providers
• Maintenance of a performance driven system for documenting accomplishment of standards
• Selection of youth service providers, Identification of eligible providers of training services
• Oversight of budget status, audits, contract status

The Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (NKWIB) is a unique partnership between public and private sectors. With at least 51% of its membership from the business sector, the NKWIB drives the policy, direction and funding oversight for the local workforce investment system. This system promotes workforce readiness, education, and economic development. We assist employers of all kinds and workers at all education and skill levels. We primarily deliver our services through the six Kentucky Career Centers located in eight counties. We direct delivery of services through a sector approach which had identified the following industries as key to the economic health of Northern Kentucky:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Transportation and Logistics
• IT / Business and Finance
• Construction and Trades

Northern KY WIB was the first Board of its kind in the state to be recognized as “High-Impact” in the following categories:

• Best practices
• Sector strategies
• Documentation
• Performance, accountability, and transparency
• Overall results and collective impact

The high impact Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board drives policy, direction, and funding oversight for the local workforce investment system. The local workforce investment system promotes:

• Meeting current and future employment needs
• Connecting education and training to employment
• Supporting economic development

• Customer Focus: We respond to employer and individuals needs with exceptional customer service.
• Self-Sufficiency: We promote customer self-sufficiency as critical to achieving a vital and thriving community.
• Innovation: We step beyond traditional thinking by using creativity to develop policy and direction.
• Continuous Improvement: We foster a culture of continuous improvement through regular evaluations of programs and activities using measurable goals and targets.
• Integrity: We act honestly, ethically, and fairly.
• Collaboration: We value the strengths of our community partners and collaborate to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

• Tara Johnson-Noem – Director
• Katie Jo Berkshire Kirkpatrick – Development and Outreach Specialist
• David Klokner – Data Specialist
• Liberty Kordish – Workforce Finance Specialist
• Tonia Slone – Project Manager