Workforce Development Board
About the Workforce Development Board
Mission Statement
To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
Vision
Adams County is the most innovative and inclusive county in America for all families and businesses.
Purpose
The Adams County Workforce and Business Center exists as the source of security to passionately serve our community in becoming the best version of themselves.
The Adams County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB) is comprised of dedicated community leaders who focus on advancing workforce development. The ACWBD is comprised of representatives from private industry, nonprofits, and public agencies. Federal legislation mandates the ACWDB to oversee public investments in employment and training programs, a responsibility that is accomplished through the operations of the Adams County Workforce and Business Center.
Amazon Tour
On Monday, Aug. 26, Adams County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB) members and staff, along with Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio, toured the Amazon Last Mile Drivers Academy, located at 6150 N. Downing St. in Denver. This facility is the only one of its kind in the country, training drivers for five Amazon delivery stations in the Metro Denver region.
The training includes two, eight-hour days at the site and covers their driving course, slip-trip-fall simulator, virtual reality, and driving simulators. This includes classroom time and learning how to handle safe loading. The third day includes On Road Experience with a drive along that includes a veteran delivery associate.
To date, Amazon has trained over 12,500 drivers since March 2022 at our Last Mile Driver Academy. During their peak busy times, they can train over 300 drivers per week and during off-peak times, they can train over 150 drivers per week.
As the largest employer in Adams County, this tour provided the ACWDB a valuable opportunity to observe the training processes at the Amazon driver facility.
Workforce Development Month
Established in 2005 by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), Workforce Development Month highlights the vital role of the workforce industry in strengthening the national economy. Every September, states across the country come together to celebrate the contributions of workforce professionals and the significance of workforce development.
Stay tuned for the upcoming 2025 Workforce Development Month and events!
The following award recipients were honored for their contributions to the success of the WBC, as well as for the achievements they attained through the use of its programs and services.
Other events planned for Workforce Development Month include:
- A customer appreciation table with information and giveaways available in the ACWBC Lobby throughout the month.
- Weekly Workforce Development Month Email Blast with information for Employers and Job Seekers.
- Workforce Development Month In-Person Job Fair on Sept. 25 at the Adams County Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos St., Westminster.
More information about the programs and services of the WBC can be found here or by visiting the main office at 11860 Pecos St., Suite 2200, Westminster.
Pictured left to right: Britta Blodgett, Assistant Director of Communications & Collaboration, Colorado Workforce Development Council; Amy Clement, Chair, Adams County Workforce Development Board; Adams County Commissioner Lynn Baca.
Board Meetings
The Workforce Development Board meets bi-monthly from 8–9:30 a.m. at the Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos St., Westminster. All board meetings are open to the public. For more information or to attend a meeting, please contact Manuel Perez at MPerez@adamscountyco.gov or 720.523.2453.
For Board Minutes and Agendas as well as Executive Committee Minutes and Agendas, please request them here.
Contacting the Board
The efforts of the Workforce Development Board are open for public comment. Please submit your comments/ideas related to workforce development in Adams County to Manuel Perez at MPerez@adamscountyco.gov or 720.523.2453.
Board Bylaws
Request bylaws by clicking here.
2024-2027 Adams County Regional and Local Plans
Click here to request the following documents.
- 2024-2027 Colorado Central Planning Region Plan
- 2024-2027 Adams County Local Plan
Current List of Board Members
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Peter Brissette, Chair DMD Consulting |
Erika Rodriguez Colorado Laborers & Contractors Education & Training Fund |
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Lisa Hough, Vice Chair Adams County Regional Economic Partnership |
Mary Stevenson Deltech Furnaces, Inc. |
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Angela Atkinson North Metro Denver Small Business Development Center |
Rebecca Woulfe Front Range Community College |
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Sara Blanzy Amazon |
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Amy Clement, Chair United Power |
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Bryan Cook Colorado Contractors Association |
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Robb Gallegos Metro State University Family Literacy Program |
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Juan Hernandez United Association of Pipefitters Local #208 |
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Simone Mortenson Division of Vocational Rehabilitation CDLE |
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James Newby Division of Employment and Training CDLE |
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Janet Renden Bollman Technical Education Center |
Contact
If you are interested in becoming a Workforce Development Board member, contact Manuel Perez at 720.523.2415.