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House-Passed WIOA Bill Misses the Mark
The US House of Representatives passed HR 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, late yesterday with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill reflects compromises by both House Republicans and Democrats to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which has not been reauthorized since its authorization expired in 2019. While bipartisan policymaking is commendable, […]
Task Force on Transforming Training and the Eligible Training Provider List
Recommendations From the Workforce Transformation Policy Council In 2023, Jobs for the Future (JFF) and NAWB launched the Task Force on Transforming Training and the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), an initiative of the Workforce Transformation Policy Council (WTPC). This task force, composed of executives from workforce development boards nationwide, engaged in a series of […]
Highlights from NAWB’s Forum 2024
The Forum 2024: Forging Tomorrow’s Workforce Today The Forum 2024, held March 23–26 in Washington DC, brought together 1,300 attendees, more than 200 speakers, over 60 breakout sessions, six general sessions, and five NAWB Awards presentations. This year marked the debut of NAWB’s new abbreviated logo and the introduction of our new President and CEO, […]
National Association of Workforce Boards Announces 2024 NAWB Award Winners
2024 NAWB Award Winners Announced, Honorees will receive their awards this March at The Forum in Washington DC. The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 NAWB Awards. These prestigious awards—W.O. Lawton, WIOA Trailblazer, and the Community College and Chamber of Commerce Partnership Awards—honor outstanding initiatives by […]
E129: Meet Brad Turner-Little, CEO of NAWB
Tune in for this special episode as Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Brad Turner-Little, the new CEO of NAWB. Brad talks about his career journey and outlines his vision for NAWB.
Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce: The Rise of Clean Energy Apprenticeships
Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce: The Rise of Clean Energy Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are revolutionizing workforce development, offering a proven approach to recruiting, training, and retaining skilled workers. Recognizing their potential, workforce boards nationwide are partnering with industries to align apprenticeship programs with evolving labor market demands. The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is at the forefront […]
NAWB Responds to WIOA Reauthorization Proposal
NAWB responded to the latest WIOA reauthorization proposal on Dec. 12, 2023, in a letter addressed to the chair and ranking member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. Read the full letter below. Dear Chair Foxx and Ranking Member Scott, On behalf of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), representing more than […]
Meet Teresa
Workforce Success Story Submitted By: Spokane Area Workforce Development Council Workforce Challenge Teresa dropped out of high school her freshman year. Her family had lost their home; her mother began using drugs; and Teresa didn’t have much motivation to continue on in school. At just 16, she said she started making the wrong decisions. “I […]