The LRWDB is dedicated to accomplishing their mission "through a multi-sector community effort to produce highly competent, self-sufficient, and productive individuals meeting the changing needs of a highly competitive workforce which keeps the region in a state of continued economic growth and prosperity."

The Workforce Development Board is composed of 30 voting members appointed by the respective county commissioners. The members are selected in such a way as to ensure geographic representation of the service area. A minimum of 51 percent of the representatives must be from the private sector to represent the diversity of business and industry in the area, including small and minority-owned businesses.

It is the purpose of the board to provide guidance, planning and exercise oversight with respect to workforce development activities funded for the Lumber River Job Training Consortium which consists of Bladen, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland counties. The board is responsible for chartering and oversight of the JobLink Career Centers and the review, comment and coordination of other employment and training programs in the region. Also, to increase the involvement of the business and industry community, including small businesses, minority business enterprises, female-owned businesses, and public agencies, including labor organizations, in workforce development activities for the region.