The Workforce Investment Board is dedicated to serving the workforce needs of businesses, adults, laid-off workers, and youth throughout Santa Barbara County.

The WIB is a public/private partnership created by the Federal Workforce Investment Act legislation and is staffed by the County of Santa Barbara.

We provide free services through the two Workforce Resource Centers (One-Stops) located in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara.

The Workforce Investment Board is dedicated to ensuring the long-term economic success of Santa Barbara County by supporting the needs of employers, and pairing that with the job seeker's need for career opportunities resulting in qualified workers.