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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,…
New Tools Now Available to Support Program Transitions in Workforce Development
Tuesday, Aug 05, 2025
NAWDP has released two new resources to support professionals navigating workforce program changes: the Program Transition Community Guide and Community Guide Transition Matrix. Developed alongside insights from the June 2025…
Now Accepting Applications: New Professionals Cohort in Workforce Development
Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Are you or someone on your team new to workforce development? NAWDP’s New Professionals Cohort is now accepting applications for its next 12-month program! This supportive, community-driven experience helps early-career…
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