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.

Pictured from left to right: Juan Hernandez, Pipefitters Union Local 208; James Newby, CDLE; Amy Clement, United Power; Peter Brissette, The Digital Marketing Dude; Rayna Jefferson, WBC; Yvonne Castillo, WBC; Jodie Kammerzell, WBC; Todd Nielson, CUWA, Britta Blodgett, CWDC; Lisa Hough AC-REP; and Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio.

Pictured: Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio

Workforce Development Month

September is 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.

In celebration of Workforce Development Month, the Adams County Workforce & Business Center (WBC) organized a series of activities to raise awareness of their vital role in the community and to showcase the programs and services they offer to job seekers and Adams County employers.

To kick off the month, the Adams County Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed September as Workforce Development Month during a public hearing. Peter Brissette, Chair of the Workforce Development Board, and Jodie Kammerzell, Administrator/Local Area Director for the WBC, were present to emphasize the crucial role that workforce development plays in the Adams County community.

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Adams County Workforce Development Board held an awards event sponsored by Apex Transportation and Adams County Regional Economic Partnership (AC-REP) to recognize and celebrate the successes achieved through the WBC.

Award categories included Workforce Development Employee, Partner, Board Member, Educational Institution, Employer, and Job Seeker of the Year. Commissioner Eva J. Henry attended the event and shared her own success story about how the WBC helped her secure employment years ago, underscoring the importance of the services and programs offered to job seekers.

The awards ceremony began with recognition of the immediate past Chair of the Workforce Development Board, Amy Clement. Amy is the Human Resources Manager for United Power and served as the board chair for the past four years. Under Amy’s leadership, the board not only provide strategic direction, but also fostered a culture of collaboration, advancing workforce development initiatives that addressed the evolving needs of the Adams County community. Her commitment to excellence, innovation, and advancement of the board’s purpose significantly shaped the success of the WBC.

Pictured left to right: Jodie Kammerzell, WBC Administrator/Local Area Director; Amy Clement, United Power

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.

Recipients:

Workforce Development Board Member Janet Renden, Principal at Future Forward at Bollman Pictured left to right: Board Chair, Peter Brissette; Janet Renden, Board Member

WBC Employees  Career Services Team  Pictured left to right: Jonathan Blue, Career Services Specialist; Felipe Bernal, WBC Outreach Coordinator; Trudy James, Career Center Specialist; Commissioner Eva Henry; Lorenzo Arellano, Career Center Specialist; Sharon Hickman, Career Center Specialist; Victor Sosa, Career Center Specialist; Angel Milan, Career Services Supervisor; Jodie Kammerzell, WBC Administrator/Local Area Director; Rachel Banks, Career Services Lead Worker

Community Partner  Jobs for Veterans State Grant Program   Commissioner Eva J. Henry; Alexy Duplikhn, Regional Local Veteran’s Employment Specialist	Educational Institution  Colorado Trucking College Pictured left to right: Dennis Atencio, Apex Transportation; Jodie Kammerzell, WBC Administrator/Local Area Director who accepted the award on behalf of the Colorado Trucking College

Employer  Sysco  Pictured left to right: Lisa Hough, Board Vice Chair; Wes Mathews, Sysco

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 at adcogov.org/wbc or by visiting the main office at 11860 Pecos St., Suite 2200, Westminster.

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

Executive Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes

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

• 2024-2027 Colorado Central Planning Region Plan
• 2024-2027 Adams County Local Plan

Current List of Board Members

Contact

If you are interested in becoming a Workforce Development Board member, contact Yvonne Castillo  at 720.523.2415.