By attending the 41st Annual NAWDP Conference, workforce development professionals can enhance their skills, expand their networks, and gain valuable insights that will help them better serve their communities and advance their careers.
- Gain access to industry leaders and innovators: Hear from keynote speakers who are thought leaders in workforce development, gain insights from panel discussions featuring top profesionals and policymakers, and engage in Q&A sessions with experts to get personalized advice and guidance.
- Resource Sharing: Discover new tools, resources, and technologies to improve your programs, access a variety of exhibitors showcasing innovative products and services, and collect valuable materials and handouts to take back to your organization.
- Best Practices: Learn from real-world examples of successful workforce development programs, understand what works and what doesn’t through detailed case studies, and bring back actionable insights to implement in your own community or organization.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with peers, industry leaders, and potential partners from across the country. participate in networking events, discussion groups, and one-on-one meetings, and exchange ideas and solutions to common challenges in workforce development.
Need supervisor approval?
NAWDP supports your attendance at the 41st Annual NAWDP Conference in Virginia Beach, VA. NAWDP’s Annual Conference provides a valuable professional development opportunity for workforce development professionals of all experience levels and programs. Below are a few key details to help you justify your attendance:
- A unique gathering of workforce development professionals: NAWDP’s Annual Conference is the largest and most diverse gathering of workforce development professionals who work in various workforce programs, funding streams and experience levels which encourages conversations centered around collaboration and partnerships.
- Three days of learning: Take advantage of pre-conference workshops and over 90 different sessions covering a wide range of topics relevant to the workforce development field. Check out the most recent schedule.
- Grow your network: Learn from over 1,700 professionals practicing across the country who tackle the same issues you face daily. Hear their success stories, share your experiences, and bring back actionable insights.
Attendance Request Letter
We’ve provided a template to help you request approval from your supervisor. Download the letter and customize the sections in red to personalize your letter, send it to your manager, and get approval.