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NAWB shared its support for Advancing Research in Education Act (AREA)
NAWB shared its support for the Advancing Research in Education Act (AREA)—legislation that would reauthorize and make important updates to the Education Sciences Reform Act (ESRA). Read the full text below. Dear Chair Sanders and Ranking Member Cassidy, On behalf of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), representing more than 590 state and local […]
A Message of Gratitude to Our Members
Happy Thanksgiving! Nearly twenty years ago, our family shifted from sending Holiday season cards to sending Thanksgiving cards. Not only did this shift take some pressure off during very busy Decembers, it encouraged us to pause and appreciate all that the year had gifted us AND express our gratitude to the many people who have […]
A letter to our members
A letter to our members Greetings NAWB members, What a privilege for me to be drafting this note. It is truly an honor to have been asked by the National Association of Workforce Boards Board of Directors to serve as NAWB’s next President and CEO. Over my 25+ year career with both Goodwill Industries and […]
Brad Turner-Little Named New President and CEO of National Association of Workforce Boards
Today, NAWB Board of Directors announced the appointment of Brad Turner-Little as President and CEO Effective Sept. 5. Turner-Little will lead the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization in representing and advocating for the nation’s more than 550 workforce development boards. “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome Brad to the […]
E128: Mental Health in the Workplace: How Workforce Boards Can Support Wellness at Work
John R. Blosnich, Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for LGBTQ+ Health Equity at the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at USC, joins the program to discuss the impact of mental health in the workplace. Discover the impact of the pandemic on workers’ mental health and the life disruptions that can lead to […]
E127: The Employment Consequences of Robots
Jay Dixon, an economist for Statistics Canada, joins the program to discuss the research that his organization has conducted about robots and the impact of robots on various industries. Jay reveals three major takeaways from the study and the impact of robots on middle-skill jobs. Discover the correlation between robot adoption and worker shortages in […]
E126: Google Career Certificates: Providing Job Training in Fast Growing Fields
This episode features a conversation with Janice Fidalgo, Product Marketing Manager for Grow with Google, as she provides an overview of the tools and resources available to help job seekers grow their skills. Discover some of the career certificates available through Grow with Google and their partnership with NAWB. You’ll also learn about how the […]
E125: Quiet Quitting and Workplace Mental Health
Author and consultant Oreste D’Aversa joins the program to discuss the phenomenon of “quiet quitting” and the impact that it has on the workforce. Oreste reveals the definition of quiet quitting and some of the reasons behind it. Discover the importance of communication between employees and employers, and how employers can address quiet quitting if […]