Advocacy
TEGL 03-25: Encouraging the Use of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Funding to Help Youth and Adults Develop Artificial Intelligence Skills
Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025
TEGL 03-25 (2025) provides guidance to state and local workforce development boards on using WIOA funding to support the development of artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The advisory encourages integrating AI…
New Federal Plan Highlights Framework for Building the Future Workforce
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
The U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education have released America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age. The plan outlines five pillars—industry-driven strategies, worker mobility, integrated systems,…
Celebrating 20 Years of Workforce Development Month
Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025
Join us for an action-oriented webinar designed specifically for workforce development professionals looking to make the most of Workforce Development Month’s 20-year milestone this September!
EP09: The Power of Local: NYC’s Blueprint for Workforce Advocacy
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Greg Morris shares how advocacy, partnerships, and storytelling can powerfully impact local workforce systems and uplift underserved communities.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer confirmed as Labor Secretary
Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025
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Workforce Programs Receive Clarity as TEN 21-24 Is Canceled
Friday, Feb 28, 2025
ETA has issued TEN 21-24, Change 1, officially canceling the prior notice that required federally funded programs to cease DEI/DEIA activities. This follows a preliminary injunction issued on Feb. 21,…
Nominee for ETA Assistant Secretary of Labor Announced
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025
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OMB Memo Ordering Temporary Pause on Federal Funding Rescinded
Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has rescinded Memorandum M-25-13, released on Monday, January 27, which was to put a temporary pause on federal funding, assistance, grants and loans for […]
ETA Issues TEN #21-24: Immediate Implementation of New Executive Orders
Thursday, Jan 23, 2025
ETA issued TEN #21-24 requiring recipients of federal funding to immediately cease DEI/DEIA-related activities, in line with recent executive orders. Further guidance on allowable activities will follow.
Leading National Workforce Associations Release Comprehensive Congressional Site Visit Guide
Friday, Aug 09, 2024
NAWB and NAWDP teamed up to launch a new guide for hosting impactful Congressional site visits. Learn how to showcase workforce programs and build key relationships with lawmakers. Discover how…
NAWDP Members Only Advocacy Toolkit
Tuesday, Jul 18, 2023
This toolkit will help you advocate the value and importance of the workforce system to your local, state, and national elected officials and other stakeholders.
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