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.
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Last week, House Education and Workforce Committee Chair Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced “A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026 (ASWA 2026)”—legislation that seeks to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Chair Walberg has repeatedly indicated throughout the last year that WIOA Reauthorization is a key priority for the Committee. The text of […]
Topline Overview The Trump Administration released its initial Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request on April 3rd, proposing significant shifts in federal spending priorities. The budget includes $1.5 trillion for national defense—a 44 percent increase over the FY26 enacted level—while cutting non-defense discretionary spending by 10 percent compared to current funding. For workforce development stakeholders, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2026 National Association of Workforce Boards and Microsoft Elevate Partner to Build AI Skills Across the American Workforce New collaboration delivers free, LinkedIn Learning-based AI courses aligned to the U.S. Department of Labor’s AI Literacy Framework WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) today announced a partnership […]
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