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Leading Through Uncertainty: Lessons from the Frontlines
Friday, Dec 05, 2025
Donna Hay’s session at the NAWDP Youth Symposium highlighted how strong leadership in uncertain times is grounded in steady communication, thoughtful decision-making, and forward momentum. Through real-world examples and practical…
Growing Homegrown Healthcare Talent in Rural North Carolina
Friday, Dec 05, 2025
Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center is strengthening the rural healthcare workforce by connecting students and employees to paid internships, apprenticeships, and hands-on training that lead to long-term careers in their…
From Struggle to Success: Maurice’s Journey to Earning a GED and Launching a Career
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2025
At just 17, Maurice faced challenges in traditional schools that left him uncertain about his future. With guidance from a dedicated youth programs case manager, he bypassed remedial coursework, earned…
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.
Prosper Appalachia Initiative Gives Morgan County Student a Head Start on Career
Monday, Nov 10, 2025
The Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP) is proud to announce a significant success story from its Prosper Appalachia initiative, a program designed to provide high school students with a […]
Clay County Student Successfully Starts a Career-Exploration Internship at Alexander and Associates
Monday, Nov 03, 2025
EKCEP’s Prosper Appalachia initiative is helping Eastern Kentucky high school students explore local career opportunities through internships and hands-on learning. Clay County senior Rachel Davidson discovered her interest in occupational…
Prosper Appalachia Internship Launches Ashley Burke Into a Career in Early Childhood Education
Monday, Oct 27, 2025
Ashley Burke’s journey from high school graduate to Assistant Teacher began with support from EKCEP’s Prosper Appalachia program, which provides paid internships and career exploration for students in Eastern Kentucky.…
Barrier Busters: How Do You Overcome the Referral Challenge?
Wednesday, Oct 08, 2025
Workforce professionals can help job seekers overcome the “referral gap” by connecting referrals to their personal goals and motivations. By building strong partnerships and helping individuals see how services improve…
The Barrier Busters: New Ways to Eliminate Barriers to Employment and Increase Employment Motivation
Friday, Sep 05, 2025
In this series of articles Larry Robbin, Executive Director of Robbin and Associates, will present new strategies that will help workforce staff be more effective with some of the common…
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