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NAWB Statement on House Appropriations Bill: A Call to Protect Workforce Development
Following the House Appropriations Committee passage of the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill, NAWB President and CEO Brad Turner-Little made the following statement:Building Our Strongest American Workforce: Exploring the Interdependence of Workforce and Childcare
Childcare is just one example of how workforce supports shape not only job placement and retention, but long-term economic growth. We explore why childcare is the linchpin of workforce participation and how innovative employers are stepping up to meet this critical need.National Workforce Development Month Visibility Toolkit
NAWB has released a free toolkit to help boards, businesses, and partners amplify their impact during National Workforce Development Month. Access templates, social media posts, and resources to showcase your story.Nadine’s Journey to Stability and Purpose
"I was working two hours a week at Panera, fresh out of federal prison and drowning…no one would hire me…I didn’t know how we’d survive, let alone escape…You didn’t treat me like the lost cause I felt like. You treated me like a human. You got us into Colorado Works, connected us to resources, food, clothes, training, [and] workshops; you even believed I could be a nursing assistant before I did. Now I’m here, a year into this job, finally stable."Remembering Lenita Jacobs-Simmons: a True Workforce Development Champion
NAWB was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lenita Jacob-Simmons at the end of June. Lenita was a force in the workforce development world. She was a dedicated leader at the US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration whose work touched countless programs, professionals, and lives. More than her impressive career, […]
NAWB Releases New Report: Forging What’s Next: Workforce Leaders on Innovation and Impact
Earlier this year, NAWB hosted a series of listening sessions with hundreds of workforce leaders to understand how the system is adapting to rapid technological, economic, and labor market changes. The insights gathered highlight emerging strategies and innovations aimed at increasing impact, efficiency, and personalization across the workforce ecosystem. We’re proud to share Forging What’s Next: […]