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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
PRIYA SMITH, MPH
BOARD CHAIR
Chief Employee Human Resources Officer, The Permanente Medical Group, Inc., Kaiser Permanente Greater Northern California
ALAN TAKAHASHI
BOARD VICE CHAIR
Senior Vice President and Division General Manager, Missile Systems, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES)
LOUISE AUERHAHN
Director of Economic and Workforce Policy, Working Partnerships USA
RAJIV BATRA
Head of Legal and Compliance, Arc
RICARDO BENAVIDEZ
Director of Social Infrastructure, Google LLC
GEORGE CHAO
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Manex
JACK ESTILL
Partner, Coactify
JOSEPH FLYNN
Vice President of Software Transformation, CommScope
MICHAEL HILL
Senior Director, Talent and Organization Development, Applied Materials
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
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, Civic and Community Engagement, County of Santa Clara
MITESH SHAH
DANNY MANGAN
Vice President and Business Unit Head, Tech Mahindra
Organizer, Sprinkler Fitters UA Local 483
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.
Agendas, minutes, and other documents related to work2future Board activities are available on meeting documents + reports.
May 2025
July 2025
04
July
Friday
September 2025
01
September
Monday
No event found!
May 2025
July 2025
04
July
Friday
September 2025
01
September
Monday
No event found!
April 2025
17
April
Thursday
March 2025
20
March
Thursday
February 2025
20
February
Thursday
No event found!
April 2025
17
April
Thursday
March 2025
20
March
Thursday
February 2025
20
February
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.