Extension of GAO WIA Training Survey

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the research arm of Congress, is extending the deadline for its survey on how local workforce areas guide WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker Program participants toward training to April 15. Learn more »

Just Add One: America at Work

JAO is an initiative coordinated by the NAWB to provide small businesses with tools, strategies and solutions to help them “add just one” worker.
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Leading in a New Age

This new program provides a world-class executive education experience created to engage the specific challenges WIB executives face.
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Letter - H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act

NAWB, the National Association of Counties, the US Conference of Mayors, and the National League of Cities have crafted a joint letter expressing concerns and providing guidance on H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act.
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Utilizing the Village: Effective Reengagement and Recovery Programming in Rural Communities

February 28th, 1:30-3:00 p.m. EST
Free webinar sponsored by Jobs for the Future and the U.S. Dept. of Education.
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California Workforce Association 14th Annual Youth Employment Conference - Defy the Predictable

January 15-17, 2013
This dynamic conference showcases successful strategies in program design and implementation that are making a difference for at-risk youth.
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Big Changes Are Coming to the GED Testing Program – Are You Ready?

Join NAWB and the GED Testing Service for a Webinar on Dec 12th to learn what is coming
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Joint OECD Local Economic and Employment Development Programme and WAPES Survey

NAWB is supporting this survey to gain an understanding of long-term unemployment and how local employment services address the needs of the long-term unemployed.
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NAWB Launches Radio Show: Workforce Central – Eye on Workforce

President/CEO Ron Painter interviews public and private sector leaders in workforce development, education, business and economic development on key workforce issues.
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The U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council & NAWB Presents: Reintegrating Veterans into the Job Transition and Assistance

Sunday-Monday, Nov 4-5, 2012
Washington, DC
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NAWB Joins College Completion Effort of the Rutgers University Center for Women and Work

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) and the Rutgers University Center for Women and Work (CWW) are joining forces to explore ways to help workforce development clients complete college degrees.
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States Tailor Workforce Investment Works Campaign

State Campaigns Highlight Value Of Workforce Funding - States leverage national workforce campaign to educate policy makers Learn more »

New Web App Brings WIA Analytics to Workforce Investment Boards

FutureWork Systems, LLC and the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) have partnered to bring national quarterly Workforce Investment Act (WIA) data to workforce investment boards using the latest in Web-based Decision Support Technology. Read the press release »