As the national professional association representing the field of workforce development, NAWDP has defined ten core competencies that one must have in order to call oneself a "Workforce Development Professional." 

NAWDP also has defined basic workforce development competencies in four Specialty Areas: Business & Employer Services, Job Seeker Services, Management Services, and Youth Services.

NAWDP is interested in your feedback.  If you have comments or suggestions for any of these competency areas, please contact feel free to contact us at Certification NAWDP.org.