Strengthening Workforce–PHA Partnerships: Models, Strategies, and Federal Insights

Public housing residents face some of the most persistent barriers to employment — and the systems best positioned to support them often operate in parallel rather than in partnership. As HUD sharpens its focus on apprenticeships, employment access, and Section 3 outcomes, collaboration between Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) and Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) is becoming both a federal priority and a local opportunity.

Join NAWB and HUD on Wednesday, October 21, at 2:00 PM ET for a practical, field‑informed discussion featuring Norman Albances (Ventura County Workforce Development Board), Tyrone Hampton (Philadelphia Works), Jasmy Methipara (HUD), and Andrew Bercich (NAWB).

This session will highlight:

Emerging models of coordinated service delivery
Shared case management and co‑located workforce activities
Joint strategies that connect residents to employment, apprenticeships, and career pathways
Real examples of partnerships that work — and why

Participants will leave with actionable steps to strengthen or launch WDB–PHA collaborations that improve resident outcomes, align with evolving federal expectations, and elevate local workforce strategies.