Member PortalEconomic Vitality in the Nation’s Workforce Ecosystem
Workforce development boards are the conveners, collaborators, and navigators of the nation’s workforce ecosystem. They provide the much needed infrastructure to seamlessly connect talent and business to foster economic vitality.
NAWB represents the interests of these organizations both with Congress and the Administration.
While the specific policy proposals may change from year to year, NAWB advocates for policies that:
- Strengthen the local workforce development system
- Promote lifelong learning to meet today and tomorrow’s skill needs
- Improve operational efficiencies to invest more in the human aspect of workforce development
- Enhance data quality and systems
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latest AdvocacyNAWB Joins NLC, USCM, NACO, USWA in Laying Out WIOA Reauthorization Recommendations
May 7, 2025— This week, NAWB was proud to co-author a letter laying out formal recommendations for congress as they consider reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The letter – signed by NAWB President & CEO Brad Turner–Little; National League of Cities CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony; US Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director, […]
President’s FY26 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Workforce Development Programs
President Trump’s initial FY26 budget, released today, proposed to dramatically reduce non-defense discretionary investments, where workforce development and other domestic program funding is derived, by $1.63 billion or 22.6% overall. The budget proposes to increase defense spending by 13% and further proposes a 65% percent increase in funding for the Department of Homeland Security. This proposal now […]