Economic 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:

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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NAWB Joins NLC, USCM, NACO, USWA in Laying Out WIOA Reauthorization Recommendations

  • By NAWB
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  • May 7, 2025
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  • Announcement

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, […]