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NAWDP Welcomes Incoming Executive Committee Leadership for 2026–2027
Monday, Dec 01, 2025
NAWDP has announced its 2026–2027 Executive Committee, a group of dedicated leaders who will help guide the Association’s strategic direction and support workforce professionals across the country.
Department of Labor Encourages Workforce System Innovation through WIOA Flexibilities
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025
The Department of Labor’s latest TEGL encourages workforce boards and professionals to use WIOA flexibilities and waivers to modernize and innovate workforce services. By focusing on industry-driven strategies, promoting worker…
National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Announces 2025 Youth Workforce Development Award Winners
Friday, Oct 03, 2025
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) has announced the 2025 Youth Workforce Development Award recipients, recognizing outstanding programs, employers, and professionals who are creating meaningful opportunities for young…
Your Experience Matters—Apply to Be a Mentor in the 2026 New Professionals Cohort
Wednesday, Oct 01, 2025
NAWDP is seeking experienced workforce professionals to serve as mentors in the 2026 New Professionals Cohort, guiding early-career members through a year of growth and development. Applications are open to…
Applications Now Open for the 2026 NAWDP Leadership Academy
Wednesday, Oct 01, 2025
Applications are open for the 2026 NAWDP Leadership Academy—your chance to grow as a leader, earn credentials, and join an exclusive cohort shaping the future of workforce development.
Celebrating Workforce Development Month: Highlighting the Untapped Engine of Workforce Intelligence
Friday, Sep 19, 2025
In honor of Workforce Development Month, NAWDP is proud to highlight our article in Workforce Intelligence by the Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance: “The Untapped Engine of Workforce Intelligence.” The piece…
NAWDP Celebrates 20 Years of Workforce Development Month
Monday, Sep 01, 2025
September marks the 20th anniversary of Workforce Development Month, created by NAWDP in 2005 to spotlight the vital role workforce professionals play in strengthening communities and the economy. This month-long…
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,…
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