As we head toward the holiday season, many of us are thinking about time with family, catching up with old friends, and sharing what we’ve been working on throughout the year.
Here’s a question I’d like you to consider:
When you sit around the Thanksgiving table this year, would you rather talk about the skills you’re planning to learn someday, or show off a new credential, certification, or digital badge you’ve already earned?
That’s exactly why NAWB partnered with the National Education Foundation to create the NAWB Learning Lab. [nationaled…dation.org]
Designed by Workforce Professionals, for Workforce Professionals
One of the first questions I’ve heard is: “Who is this really for?”
The answer is simple: it’s for all of us.
The NAWB Learning Lab was specifically designed for:
The learning pathways were built around the real-world challenges and opportunities we face every day. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership skills, improve project management capabilities, better understand AI, or sharpen your business operations knowledge, you’ll find practical, relevant learning opportunities. [nationaled…dation.org]
Why We Chose This Approach
The workforce system is evolving rapidly.
New technologies are emerging. Expectations are changing. AI is transforming how organizations operate. And workforce professionals are increasingly expected to wear multiple hats while keeping pace with these changes.
That’s why the Learning Lab offers access to:
This isn’t about taking courses for the sake of taking courses. It’s about helping workforce professionals build the skills they need today while preparing for what comes next.
Give It a Chance
I’ll be honest: whenever a new learning platform is introduced, there’s understandable skepticism.
Do I have time?
Will I actually use it?
Is it relevant to my job?
Those are fair questions.
My encouragement is simple: give it a chance.
Start with one course.
Explore a topic you’ve always wanted to learn more about:
Dive into AI. Strengthen your leadership skills. Earn a certification in project management. Build expertise in communications or strategic planning. [nationaled…dation.org]
You don’t have to complete everything at once. The platform was designed to meet learners where they are and allow them to develop skills at their own pace. [nationaled…dation.org]
Your LinkedIn Profile Will Thank You
One of my favorite features is the ability to earn digital badges and credentials that showcase your accomplishments. As you complete pathways and certifications, you can share those achievements directly with your professional network. [nationaled…dation.org]
Think about where you want to be a year from now.
Would you like to have:
The Learning Lab was built to help you get there. [nationaled…dation.org]
A Thanksgiving Challenge
Between now and Thanksgiving, I challenge you to invest just a little time in yourself.
Start a course.
Complete a learning path.
Earn a badge.
Learn something that makes your work easier or more impactful.
Then, when someone asks what you’ve been up to lately, you’ll have more than an answer.
You’ll have a new skill to demonstrate, a new credential to share, and a new story about how you’re investing in your future and the future of workforce development.
That’s something worth bringing to the table.
Explore the NAWB Learning Lab today and see where your next skill can take you.
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