The Planning Commission's Workforce Development programs are designed to assist individuals who are economically disadvantaged, unskilled or unemployed in finding jobs in the region's labor market. The PRPC’s role is to act as administrative and fiscal agent for the Panhandle Workforce Development Board, a 25-member, business-led board, that oversees the funding and distribution of more than $15 million in federal and state resources for deserving Panhandle residents. Programs provide a range of benefits, including training at post-secondary education institutions, basic skills training at computer learning centers, tuition assistance, and child care services. The PRPC oversees seven Workforce Centers where the workforce needs of employers and those seeking employment are addressed.