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E07: National Apprenticeship Week Spotlight: Apprenticeships in Wisconsin
Tune in as NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little, is joined by David Polk, Director of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, and President of NASTAD (National Association of State and Territorial Apprenticeship Directors), during National Apprenticeship Week 2024. Polk shares his unique perspective as a third-generation plumber who came full […]
National Apprenticeship Week 2024
NAWB looks forward to celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) this year! This nationwide celebration brings together employers, labor organizations, community groups, workforce partners, educational institutions, government agencies and more to highlight the successes and importance of Registered Apprenticeship programs. During the week of Nov. 17-23, we will join in the NAW festivities by […]
Election 2024: Initial Takeaways
Here’s What We Know: Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. In his previous term, the former President supported workforce development policies that emphasized employers’ roles and contributions to the workforce system. Republicans have regained control of the U.S. Senate for the 119th Congress, which begins in January, but […]
Election Day is Next Week: Here’s What We’re Watching
Election Day is Next Week – Here’s What We’re Watching The House of Representatives: All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, along with six non-voting Delegate positions, are up for grabs. With 45 House members not running for re-election and many competitive races, there will likely be significant turnover, leading to many new […]
Workforce Development Month Recap
Workforce Development Month 2024 was an exciting time for NAWB and our members. Here are some highlights: Throughout the Month: We highlighted testimonials from The Forum 2024, facilitated by Equus. Workforce leaders shared their thoughts on the importance of workforce development and its significance in our economy. Our goal was to spark conversations about workforce […]
E06: Workforce Solutions from the Border: El Paso’s Workforce Innovation Playbook
In this episode, NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little, is joined by Leila Melendez, CEO of Workforce Solutions Borderplex, in El Paso, Texas. Leila shares her organization’s innovative approach to adapting national workforce mandates to meet local needs in the diverse Borderplex region. She discusses creative initiatives like NextForce, HerForce, and CareForce, which are designed […]
The National Association of Workforce Boards Announces Incoming Board of Directors
Consisting of 24 workforce industry leaders who will guide NAWB through the coming year, this announcement was made today during NAWB’s Annual Member Meeting. NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little said, “Having leaders from local, state, and national perspectives guiding our work here at NAWB is essential for our success in supporting local and state […]
NAWB Board Chair Submits Testimony to House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
Official Testimony My name is Lisanne McNew, and I am the owner and CEO of SAFE Engineering in Monument, Colorado. Additionally, I serve as the Board Chair of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), Immediate Past Chair of the Colorado Workforce Development Council, and Past Board Chair of the Pikes Peak Workforce Development Board […]