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work2future is a part of the national workforce development system as authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) with the City of San José serving as the fiscal agent for the program.
The mission of work2future is to assist businesses and individuals to meet the workforce demands and opportunities of a global economy. We strive to provide our diverse community a world-class workforce that fosters economic development, through collaboration with businesses, residents, government, educational, and community-based organizations to maximize local and regional employment opportunities. We are the catalyst in the development and implementation of a comprehensive workforce strategy. Our goal is to strengthen the economic base in San José and Santa Clara County by increasing employment opportunities and job retention for all residents.
Our Board represents the diverse business community of Silicon Valley, and key public sector partners are appointed to four-year terms by the Mayor of the City of San José.
BOARD MEMBERS
Susan Koepp-Baker
Board Chair
Principal, Enviro-Tech Services
Priya Smith, MPH
Board Vice-Chair
Medical Group Administrator, The Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente Greater San Jose
Louise Auerhahn
Director of Economic and Workforce Policy, Working Partnerships USA
Rajiv Batra
Senior Director, Bluevine
Ricardo Benavidez
Director of Social Infrastructure, Google LLC
Chad Bojorquez
Chief Program Officer, Destination: Home
George Chao
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Manex
Jack Estill
Partner, Coactify
Joseph Flynn
Vice President of Software Transformation, CommScope
Van T. Le
Trustee and Clerk of the Board, East Side Union High School District
Agent, State Farm Insurance
Maria Lucero
Deputy Division Chief, Region 1, Employment Development Department, State of California
Emily McGrath
Senior Fellow and Director of Workforce Policy, The Century Foundation
brian Murphy
Director of Training, Pipe Trades Training Center, UA Local 393
Rafaela Perez
Employment Services Director, Social Services Agency, County of Santa Clara
Steve Preminger
Director, Office of Strategic and Intergovernmental Affairs, County of Santa Clara
MITESH SHAH
Vice President and Business Unit Head, Tech Mahindra
ALAN TAKAHASHI
Sr. Vice President and General Manager, Multifunction Microwave Solutions, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES)
TODD TEIXEIRA, MA
Team Manager (SSM1), San Jose North Branch, California Department of Rehabilitation
TRACI Williams
Co-Chair, South Bay Consortium for Adult Education
Director, East Side Adult Education
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDAS
Board and Committee meeting information, including location and staff contact, can be found in the Meeting Agenda Packet. Occasionally, meetings are canceled, rescheduled, or relocated. Meetings are open, and the public is welcome to attend.
October 2023
12
October
Thursday
19
October
Thursday
No event found!
October 2023
12
October
Thursday
19
October
Thursday
No event found!
September 2023
21
September
Thursday
August 2023
17
August
Thursday
10
August
Thursday
No event found!
September 2023
21
September
Thursday
August 2023
17
August
Thursday
10
August
Thursday
No event found!
The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community's expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public. Please view the City of San José Code of Ethics.
work2future by-laws are available on policy + governance.