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The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is the leading workforce association that represents the nation's nearly 600 business-led Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) and also serves other associated organizations in the workforce industry with one common goal: Helping America Work.
Our mission is to support members through a comprehensive program of advocacy, training and technical assistance, communication, and the promotion of strategic partnerships for the advancement of our nation's workforce.
New Grant Postings
NAWB Members - check out the new grant opportunities posted for members only.
Disability Program Navigator Initiative
The U.S. Department of Labor released an evaluation study of the Disability Program Navigator Initiative measuring whether the public workforce system, particularly the One-Stop Career Center system, is helping people who are receiving Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance find jobs in the workplace. For more information, click here.
New Job Postings
Check out the NAWB Job Board for the latest postings.
Have Local Elected Officials Toured Your Career Centers?
Recently, California's Workforce Investment Boards mobilized and hosted a series of open houses across the state for elected officials. The open houses gave elected officials an opportunity to see firsthand the important services and programs being operated for businesses and job seekers in the region. LA County WIB Executive Director Richard Verches said, "I think it was a real eye opener for members of Congress and their staff to see the sheer number of individuals lined up to enter our centers when they opened, and how quickly our resource rooms fill to capacity with diverse job seekers of all ages and backgrounds."
It is critical that Congress and other elected officials understand the value of the programs and services being operated by WIBs across the country. If you have not had your elected officials out to visit your career centers recently, you should take advantage of the August 9 - September 12 congressional recess to bring them in. This is an excellent way to get elected officials engaged in what you are doing in your communities.
For more information about California WorkSource Centers' employment and training solutions visit www.WorkSourceCalifornia.com.
NAWB members can see other examples on the Announcements page of this web site. If you have initiatives in your region that you would like to share, please contact NAWB at bergmant@nawb.org to let us know what you are doing.
USDOL Gulf Oil Spill Response
Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Jane Oates met with intergovernmental organizations, including NAWB, last week, and outlined some of the things the Department of Labor is doing to help individuals affected by the gulf oil spill. For more information, click here.
Manufacturing Strategy for Jobs and a Competitive America
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy for U.S. competitiveness. The “Manufacturing Strategy for Jobs and a Competitive America,” prompts political leaders to consider the big picture – what it will take for manufacturers in the United States to succeed in the global marketplace. The Strategy explains in clear terms what is at stake for manufacturing in the United States and provides a roadmap for policies that will enable manufacturing to create jobs and compete. Click here to view the report.
America's Heroes at Work Continues Working for America's Heroes
America's Heroes at Work, a unique U.S. Department of Labor program that addresses the employment challenges of returning Service Members and Veterans living with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), announced the availability of its new web-based training resource, TBI, PTSD and Employment (www.americasheroesatwork.gov/forEmployers/presentations/TBIptsd). Additionally, the America’s Heroes at Work website, www.AmericasHeroesAtWork.gov, was recently updated and revamped with several new features and sections.
$6.6 Million Grant to Significantly Expand Access, Resources for Healthcare Careers
NAWB is a key partner in a recently announced American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) $6.6 million grant to fund development of Healthcare Virtual Career Platform (HVCP): Healthcare Career Central, an open-source delivery platform that will manage an individual’s entry into any of more than 200 healthcare careers – from career exploration, to skills assessment, training and job placement. The initiative is part of a larger $14 million healthcare career grant package authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and builds on existing resources and new technology to set a new standard for career exploration and expand opportunities for healthcare careers.
The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is also a key partner. Other partners include the American Council on Education, Direct Employers Association, Jobs for the Future, and XPAND and Minnesota’s ISEEK (Internet System for Education and Employment Knowledge). The American Dental Education Association’s “Explore Health Careers” will provide technical assistance from an existing database of 120 health occupations. In addition, the Department of Defense and ed2go, a division of Cengage Learning, will provide initial learning content.
NAWB Membership Benefits - A New Era, A New View
In preparation for our upcoming membership period NAWB has seriously refocused its strategies and considered ways in which the association can better serve your needs. Visit our membership area for a look at the benefits of membership in NAWB and for information about how you can join NAWB or renew your membership today.
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Career Video Challenge
Public invited to submit job videos for chance to win $1,000.
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the Career Videos for America's Job Seekers Challenge, which invites members of the public to produce and submit one to three minute videos focusing on the daily activities of one of 15 high-wage and in-demand occupations. The video challenge is intended to result in greater visibility for selected occupations and increased numbers of workers seeking training and placement in these areas. The creators of the top video in each category will win a $1,000 cash prize.
The competition is occurring in four phases. Phase one was completed May 10 - June 18, during which members of the public, employer associations, businesses and labor organizations submitted their occupational videos for one of the 15 selected occupations.
During Phase Two (June 21 to July 9), the Labor Department will screen, review and identify the top three career videos in each occupation and post these selected videos online for public review.
During Phase Three (July 12 to Aug. 6), the public will be able to recommend and comment on the top career video in each occupational category.
During Phase Four (Aug. 9 to 19), the Labor Department will share the top career videos with the workforce development community and job seekers by posting an announcement of the top ranking videos on key web sites such as http://www.dol.gov and http://careeronestop.org. The results also will be shared with national and intergovernmental organizations such as the National Association of State Workforce Agencies and the National Association of Workforce Boards.
New Promising Practices Added
- San Diego Workforce Partnership - Using Multiple Funding Sources for a Summer Youth Employment Program
- Pima County Workforce Investment Board - Using Local Funds to Support a Summer Youth Employment Program
- Boston Private Industry Council - Private Sector Summer Youth Employment Program
- Capital Workforce Partners - Funneling Individuals into Construction Careers
Click here to view all promising practices.
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