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.
2026 NAWDP State Election
The 15 state seats for the 2026 NAWDP Board of Directors election are as follows:
- Colorado
- California
- Texas
- Virginia
- Maryland
- Illinois
- Missouri
- Florida
- Oregon
- Connecticut
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Pennsylvania
- Arizona
- North Carolina
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.
2026 NAWDP State Election
To be eligible to run in the 2026 state election, individuals must have been an active Individual, Group, or Lifetime member no later than December 31, 2024.
Voter Eligibility Requirements
Must be an active Individual, Group, or Lifetime member of NAWDP by the end of the Nomination Period.
2026 NAWDP State Election
To be eligible to vote in the 2026 state election, individuals must be active Individual, Group, or Lifetime members of NAWDP by January 31, 2026.
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.
2026 NAWDP State Election Timeline
- January 15-31 Nomination Period for Candidates is Open
- February 1-28: Campaign Period for Candidates
- March 2-31: NAWDP Membership Voting Period
- Members must be working in their respective state by January 31, 2026, to be eligible to vote.