Join NAWDP Today!

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) serves the entire workforce development  profession.  Our members work at all levels, in all occupations and specialities, and all programs. 

Let NAWDP help you…

• Improve your Effectiveness at Work

  • Keep up with the latest trends in working with Job Seekers and Employers through our flagship newsletter, The Advantage, and our professional journal The Journal of Workforce Development
  • Be the first to receive breaking news from Capitol Hill through NAWDP’s Legislative Alerts and Washington Update
  • Utilize NAWDP’s bookstore to remain up-to-date with all aspects of workforce development

• Expand and Strengthen your Professional Relationships

  • Utilize our online options for connecting to new professionals
  • Network with peers at our regional and national conferences
  • Inspire excellence in others by becoming a CWDP Reviewer or a Member of one of NAWDP’s Committees

• Leverage Expertise from all Aspects of the Workforce Development System

  • Learn about new aspects of workforce development through NAWDP’s e-learning opportunities
  • Expand your expertise by participating in our Youth Development Symposium and Annual Conference
  • Contribute to the Profession by Presenting at one of our various conferences

• Showcase your Achievements and Abilities

  • Promote your own Excellence through the Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) and its four Endorsements
  • Receive recognition for your Accomplishments through NAWDP’s Advancement of the Profession Awards Program
  • Share your Experience with Others by Presenting at one of NAWDP’s many Professional Development Offerings

Anyone who supports the Mission of NAWDP and agrees to abide by its Code of Ethics may join.  Membership in NAWDP costs just $75 per year, and includes a year's subscription to both the NAWDP Advantage newsletter and the Journal of Workforce Development.

Workforce Development is a Profession – not just a Job!