On Wednesday, April 2, on Capitol Hill, more than 120 advocates met with 128 Congressional offices from 31 states for Workforce Advocacy Day. They carried a unified message of the vital role that workforce boards play in convening and connecting local stakeholders, helping local businesses find talent, and helping individuals find life-changing employment.
Advocates were united in sharing NAWB’s legislative priorities detailing how members of Congress can specifically support workforce boards and the communities they serve, and also shared one-pagers offices detailing their workforce boards’ community and economic impact.

Our attendees reported a successful day of meetings, initiating and continuing important relationships with their congressional offices. It was noted that the pre-event webinar, the AdvocacyDay app, and an afternoon of structured preparation with NAWB and their fellow advocates on helped them feel confident and prepared for their meetings.

The Advocate from Anywhere Toolkit proved to be a useful tool in helping make the case for workforce boards even for those who couldn’t attend Workforce Advocacy Day.

Honoring Bipartisan Congressional Workforce Champions
During Wednesday’s Congressional Breakfast inside the Capitol Visitor Center, four members of Congress – Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), and Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY) – were honored for their longstanding support of the public workforce system.

In accepting her award, Sen. Rosen noted that, “workforce development is not just policy, it’s personal,” referencing the lives changed across the nation. Sen. Peters acknowledged the vital role played by advocates, stating “it is more imperative than ever that you are here.”

Rep. Rogers proudly accepted his award in his office later in the day, thanking the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program for their exceptional community impact.

About NAWB’s Advocacy
NAWB members – workforce development boards – work every day to create employment opportunities for American workers. They engage with jobseekers and discouraged workers to increase labor force participation across the nation, and they work with business leaders in their communities to address labor shortages and future needs. These vital efforts – for both jobseekers and employers – culminate in increased tax revenue, reduced reliance on public assistance, and maximized business profitability. Learn more.

Join us in the Fall of 2026
We look forward to hosting advocates from across the nation in our nation’s capital in the fall of 2026 for a Public Policy Conference and Workforce Advocacy Day, a multi-day convening to examine current and future policies affecting workforce development and to share out collective impact for individuals, businesses, and local economies on Capitol Hill.

Share Your Workforce Advocacy Stories with Us

Did you have a good meeting with a policymaker while on Capitol Hill? Did you use our Advocate from Anywhere toolkit? Let us know so we can amplify your message and share it with our network!