The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Board of Directors is elected by NAWDP membership and serve in three-year terms. NAWDP holds two election cycles:
- State Director Election: State Directors are elected from the top 15 NAWDP membership states, determined in December prior to the scheduled election. The next scheduled State Director election will begin on January 1, 2026.
- Region Director Election: Region Directors are elected to one of six regions. The next scheduled Region Director election will begin on January 1, 2028.
Candidate Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an active Individual, Group, or Lifetime member of NAWDP for one year prior to the election period.
- Professional address must be in the location of the state or regional seat for which you are a candidate.
Voter Eligibility Requirements
Must be an active Individual, Group, or Lifetime member of NAWDP by the end of the Nomination Period.
General Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
Directors set goals and objectives for the association, plan and approve the association’s budget, and develop new initiatives for the organization. Members of the Board of Directors serve as volunteers without compensation or reimbursement of expenses. They contribute their time and resources to advance the profession of workforce development and are, at a minimum, expected to participate in the following:
- Board Meetings: Directors are expected to attend the four board meetings held per year in various parts of the country. Missing 50 percent of Board meetings per year shall be cause for dismissal.
- National Meetings: Board members are expected to attend the Annual Conference, and if possible, the Youth Symposium. During these events, board members take an active role in presenting and monitoring workshops, as well as serving as ambassadors of the Board.
- Committee Initiatives: Directors are expected to actively participate in at least one of NAWDP’s working committees in their effort to improve NAWDP programs and increase innovation in the profession.
- Outreach and Engagement: Board members actively recruit and engage NAWDP members, provide feedback on legislative initiatives, and consistently monitor the needs of NAWDP members.