Whether you’re exploring the workforce development field or deeply invested in a lifelong workforce development career, NAWDP offers a membership option tailored to your journey. From Visitor access to Individual, Group, and Lifetime Memberships, there’s a place for every professional in our community.
Members who choose an Individual, Group, or Lifetime Membership enjoy a robust suite of benefits, including:
- Access to the NAWDP members-only community portal, featuring your own online profile to track professional development credits, connect with peers, engage in topic-specific communities, explore vendor solutions, and grow your network.
- Exclusive invitations to member-only webinars that offer professional development and policy insights.
- Eligibility to apply for the Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP).
- Discounted pricing on national conferences, webinars, and NAWDP-curated online training aligned with industry-approved competencies.
- Valuable publications, including our weekly email with workforce news and resources, and the NAWDP Advantage monthly newsletter.
Individual and Group Memberships run on an annual cycle from July 1 through June 30. If you join mid-cycle—say in January—you’ll still receive full access through June 30. While NAWDP does not prorate dues, your benefits begin immediately upon joining, giving you access to the complete member experience from day one.
Not sure you’re ready to become a full member, but would like to keep abreast with what’s going on in the industry and NAWDP? Then you may want to become a visitor.
A visitor profile will help you familiarize yourself with the benefits of NAWDP membership while giving access to your own online profile, notifications of professional development opportunities, and the NAWDP Workforce Weekly newsletter.
To enroll as a visitor, click here.
Individual memberships are available to anyone with an interest in workforce development. NAWDP offers 1-year, 3-year and 5-year options when you create your member profile.
| Membership Length | Pricing | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year | $95 | |
| 3-year | $250 | Save 12% |
| 5-year | $400 | Save 15% |
NAWDP’s membership cycle runs from July 1 to June 30 each year. If an individual joins in January, their membership will still be active through June 30 of that same cycle, giving them six months of access to all member benefits. NAWDP does not offer prorated memberships since we do not prorate the value of our benefits.
Join as an individual member today!
Interested in more than one individual membership for your organization? Keep your whole staff informed and engaged with discounted group pricing on individual memberships. Available to organizations interested in maintaining the memberships of multiple employees as members, NAWDP offers discounts on a sliding scale.
| Number of Members | Dues |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | $95 each |
| 5 to 9 | $92 each |
| 10 to 14 | $90 each |
| 15 to 19 | $87 each |
| 20 to 24 | $85 each |
| 25+ | $82 each |
Each membership number assigned is still non-transferable as it is connected to one individual, but group managers can maintain the number of memberships purchased and make changes to the group’s membership roster to reflect staff departures and new hires. Membership is non-refundable.
NAWDP’s membership cycle runs from July 1 to June 30 each year. If a group membership is started in January, the group membership will still be active through June 30 of that same cycle, giving them six months of access to all member benefits. NAWDP does not offer prorated memberships since we do not prorate the value of our benefits.
Start your group membership today!
If you’re making a career in workforce development, NAWDP’s Lifetime Membership is the most valuable investment you can make — both personally and professionally.
For a one-time fee of $1,000, Lifetime Members receive all the benefits of NAWDP membership without the need to renew each year. It’s perfect for dedicated professionals who want to stay connected, informed, and engaged throughout their careers.
By choosing Lifetime Membership:
- You lock in long-term savings — up to 82% over 15 years and 47.37% over 20 years, compared to renewing annually.
- You eliminate the need to renew each year, ensuring uninterrupted access to NAWDP member benefits.
- You demonstrate your lasting commitment to the workforce development profession and the national community of your peers.
Become a lifetime member today!
*Once Lifetime Membership is purchased, NAWDP staff will reach out to complete your membership.
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Membership with NAWDP has been instrumental in maintaining awareness of emerging workforce trends, updates, and best practices. The opportunity to attend this year’s virtual conference further enriched an already exceptional professional resource.
— Dr. Nypheteria Clophus
NAWDP membership has been instrumental in my professional growth. The access to high-quality training, timely industry insights, and a national network of peers has helped me stay ahead of emerging workforce trends.
— Dana Sheldon, Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
In a fast-changing environment, having a centralized space dedicated to elevating, informing, and connecting practitioners is essential. Continued education, access to timely and relevant resources, and opportunities to learn from our peers are critical to staying effective and forward-thinking. That’s exactly what NAWDP provides, making it an incredibly valuable resource for our team and the broader workforce development community.
— Ashley Espinoza, Lane Workforce Partnership
Being a member of NAWDP has become essential to my success as a workforce development professional. The training, conferences, and networking has helped me become a stronger leader to my staff and a better support to my participants. I can’t imagine doing this work without a NAWDP membership as reinforcement!
— Erica Davis, Gamm, Incorporated
NAWDP membership has provided numerous invaluable resources, networking opportunities, and professional development opportunities that I would not otherwise have had access to. Experiencing all of these benefits in person at the 2025 NAWDP Conference reinvigorated my passion for the work I do.
— Jenn Adams, State of Missouri
NAWDP has helped me quickly build a foundation in workforce development and connect with a community that’s eager to support and share knowledge.
— Sarah Martino, American Society of Safety Professionals