The Latest

A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWA) Hotline Process

Dec. 11, 2024 — As you are aware, a bipartisan, bicameral agreement, known as A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWA), was announced by Congressional leaders just before Thanksgiving. We have previously highlighted that while there are elements of this legislation that are aligned with NAWB’s vision for the public workforce system, our members continue to raise serious […]

NAWB Issues Statement on WIOA Reauthorization

NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little,   made the following statement in response to the Congressional committee leadership’s bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The new bill, which we provided an initial summary of, is currently being considered on a fast-track procedure in the Senate. “Since WIOA’s reauthorization in 2014, workforce development boards […]

Summary of “A Stronger Workforce for America Act,” (ASWA)

Leaders in the Senate and the House have reached a bipartisan and bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Veterans’ Success in Apprenticeship Programs: A Pathway to Prosperity

Veterans bring a wealth of skills and experiences to the civilian workforce, making them ideal candidates for apprenticeship programs. These programs offer a structured, earn-and-learn model that aligns with the discipline and technical expertise veterans acquire during their military service. Here’s a closer look at how veterans are thriving in apprenticeship programs and the benefits […]

House and Senate Reach Agreement on WIOA Reauthorization Bill But Concerns Remain

On Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, leaders of the House Education and the Workforce Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee announced that they have reached a bipartisan and bicameral agreement on legislation to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the next five years. Details, including legislative text, have not yet been made public. However, committee leaders […]

Apprenticeship Successes from the Lake County Workforce Development Board

The   Lake County Workforce Development Board has successfully created a vibrant pipeline of talent with partners and sponsors of Registered Apprenticeship Programs, addressing critical workforce challenges and providing opportunities to make good jobs more accessible to populations that have been underrepresented in the workforce. In partnership with the National Institute for Work and Learning and FHI360, the Youth Development Practitioner […]