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.
 Incoming Workforce Development Vice Chair, Lisa Hough, and incoming Board Chair, Peter Brissette. |  Pictured left to right: Jodie Kammerzell, Adams County Workforce and Business Center; Dennis Atencio, Apex Transportation; James Newby, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment; Amy Clement, United Power; Peter Brisette, Digital Marketing Dude; Rebecca Woulfe, Front Range Community College; Lisa Hough, AC-REP; Mary Stevenson, DelTech Furnaces; Robb Gallegos, MSU Family Literacy Program; Simone Mortenson, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; and Juan Hernandez, Pipefitters Union Local 208. |
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On May 9th the Adams County Workforce Development Board held their board meeting followed by a tour of the DEN3 Amazon Fulfillment Center located on 144th Avenue and Grant Street in Thornton. This three-story facility is 2.4 million square feet in size and employs 3,000 associates. It is the largest Amazon fulfillment center in the Northwest region of the United States. Board members were able to observe the numerous robots utilized to assist Amazon employees to maximize efficiency. Amazon is the largest employer in Adams County and offers various benefits to their associates such as health insurance, retirement, flexible schedule opportunities, and the Career Choice program which provides tuition assistance for continuing education in the field of their choice. The Workforce Development Board is exploring workforce development opportunities to collaborate with Amazon to fill their open positions and contribute to the growth of the Adams County economy. | |
On November 11, 2023, Commissioner Lynn Baca joined the Adams County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB) to be recognized as a High Performing Board for the fifth straight year by the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC). Local Workforce Development Boards in Colorado are recognized as high performing by the CWDC when they achieve a series of key performance indicators and the ACWDB achieved the highest score available. The ACWDB is comprised of diverse and knowledgeable community members who actively participate in board meetings and activities supporting the local workforce system. They serve as liaisons between the community and the local workforce center, and actively work to accomplishes goals and strategic priorities through data driven, business-led meetings. This recognition is well deserved!
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 Yvonne Castillo at [email protected] or 720.523.2453.
View the 2024 Meeting Schedule.
Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
2024 | 2023 |
Thursday, January 11 | Thursday, January 12 Thursday, March 9 Thursday, May 11 |
Executive Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
2024 | 2023 |
Thursday, April 13 Thursday, August 10 |
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 Yvonne Castillo at [email protected] or 720.523.2453.
Board Bylaws
Workforce Development Board Bylaws
2024-2027 Adams County Regional and Local Plans
Current List of Board Members
Amy Clement, Chair Peter Brissette, Vice Chair Mose Alvarez Dennis Atencio Angela Atkinson Larry Caschette Jaime Campbell Robb Gallegos | Lisa Hough Mark Miller Simone Mortenson James Newby Janet Renden Erika Rodriguez Mary Stevenson Rebecca Woulfe |
Contact
If you are interested in becoming a Workforce Development Board member, contact Yvonne Castillo at 720.523.2415.
