The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Santa Barbara County is a private, non-profit, federally funded agency that operates in partnership with Santa Barbara County. We provide Santa Barbara County business services programs to meet the needs of business and the workforce by integrating and linking services to build a strong workforce development system specializing in helping people gain the skills and confidence necessary to find jobs and career opportunities that lead to self sufficiency and long term employment. The WDB also includes promoting the growth of business with specialized programs aimed at supporting the needs of employers.