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

The Latest

NAWB, ACCE, and IEDC Sign Commitment to Showcase the Power of Local Partnership
  • NAWB
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  • April 9, 2025
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  • Announcement

At NAWB’s annual conference, The Forum, President and CEO, Brad Turner–Little, was joined on the main stage by  Sheree Anne Kelly , President and CEO,  Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) and Nathan Ohle, President and CEO, International Economic Development Council (IEDC) where they discussed the powerful results that stem from collaboration between chambers of commerce, economic development organizations […]

National Association of Workforce Boards Announces 2025 NAWB Award Recipients

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) today announced the recipients of the 2025 NAWB Awards: Excellence in Community College Partnership, the Laurie Moran Partnership Award, WIOA Trailblazer, W.O. Lawton, and the Workforce Advocacy and Policy Award. The winners for the NAWB Awards were chosen by a subcommittee of NAWB’s board of directors. Maricopa County […]

Lori Chavez-DeRemer Confirmed as Secretary of Labor
  • By NAWB
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  • March 13, 2025

March 10, 2025 — Today, the U.S. Senate voted 67-32 to confirm President Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former mayor of Happy Valley, OR and former Republican member of the House of Representatives, is expected to be sworn in tomorrow (Tuesday, March 11) and begin her service at DOL […]