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A Conversation with Jose Javier Rodriguez: A Recap
NAWB hosted U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Assistant Secretary Jose Javier Rodriguez, who leads the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), for a conversation with President & CEO, Brad Turner-Little. Here’s a quick recap: Appreciation for NAWB’s Role: Assistant Secretary Rodriguez made it clear that he appreciates the role that NAWB plays and is proud to […]
House Appropriations Committee Approves Deep Cuts for Workforce Funding; NAWB Condemns Unacceptable Funding Levels
The House Appropriations Committee approved the FY25 Labor-HHS-Education spending bill on July 10, 2024 The voting breakdown? 31-25 party-line vote. Disappointingly, the bill reduces funding for WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Employment and Training and wholly eliminates funding for WIOA Youth Job Training. The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) strongly opposes these drastic cuts […]
E03: Workforce Innovation in Action: Spotlight on WorkSource Montgomery, Inc.
Tune in for another episode of Workforce Central, as NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little speaks with Anthony Featherstone, the new Executive Director of WorkSource Montgomery, about workforce development initiatives in Montgomery County, Maryland. They discuss the county’s diverse demographics, major industries, and workforce challenges. Anthony also shares details about the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future […]
NAWB Feedback to Senate on WIOA Reauthorization Discussion Draft
NAWB Feedback to Senate on WIOA Reauthorization Discussion NAWB is pleased to share our feedback on the Senate discussion draft to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). As noted on the NAWB Blog, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released a discussion draft and opened a process for collecting feedback […]
Breaking News: Senate Releases WIOA Reauthorization Discussion Draft
Senate Releases WIOA Reauthorization Discussion Draft The Senate has released a discussion draft of a bill to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This draft is intended to gather feedback before finalizing the bill, and NAWB plans to actively engage in the process. NAWB participated in a Senate committee staff briefing and conducted […]
Top 10 Takeaways from the Senate HELP Committee Hearing
Top 10 Takeaways from the Senate HELP Committee Hearing On Wednesday, June 12, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on Capitol Hill regarding the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). 1. Senators Are Eager to Reauthorize—and Amend—WIOA While no comprehensive WIOA bill has yet been unveiled […]
E02: Overcoming Barriers and Defining Workforce Development: Insights from Coconino County
In this episode of Workforce Central, Brad Turner-Little, President and CEO of NAWB, is joined by Billy Francis, Executive Director of the Coconino County Workforce Development Board in Flagstaff, Arizona. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of workforce development in rural Coconino County, which has a large landmass and significant Native American population. Billy […]
NAWB Provides Testimony to Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
NAWB Testifies for a 5% Funding Increase for WIOA Title I Programs. Read the full testimony below: Introduction My name is Brad Turner-Little, and I am privileged to serve as the President and CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB). We represent the nation’s nearly 600 Workforce Development Boards, which coordinate with education […]