Workforce Information Council - CES Policy Council

Current Employment Statistics Policy Council

The Current Employment Statistics (CES) Program Policy Council is established to reflect the joint governance mandate of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and to conduct work for, on behalf of, and under the guidance of the Workforce Information Council.

Purpose

To ensure that state and federal interests are appropriately represented in producing employment, hours and earnings information.
To provide ongoing technical expertise and research for the CES Program and assist in the prioritization of program enhancements.
To work cooperatively in the development of strategic plans.
To undertake such other issues as agreed to by the CES Policy Council.
To coordinate requests for future enhancements to the data products and other recommendations from States and other entities.

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Vision

To ensure the CES Program meets the needs of National, State, and Area data users.

Mission Statement

Provide oversight, direction and technical assistance to the CES Program.
Ensure that the program and data are properly marketed.
Solicit user input to the program.
Assist in the development of an ongoing system of feedback and evaluation of the program.
Stay abreast of any policy initiatives that involve CES information and strive to ensure that such initiatives make appropriate use of the CES data where appropriate.
Communicate all activities of the CES Policy Council to all States and interested parties in a timely manner.

Documents

Policy Council Charter
Policy Council Members
Current CES Two and Ten Year Plan - 2006
CES Reallocation Initiative Summary
November 2006 Meeting Notes
November 2006 Executive Summary
November 2006 Action Items
July 2006 Meeting Notes
March 2006 Executive Summary
November 2005 Executive Summary
November 2005 Meeting Notes
July 2005 Executive Summary
July 2005 Meeting Notes
March 2005 Executive Summary
March 2005 Meeting Notes
Annual Report FY2004
Archive of Older Minutes and Notes