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Bayer Electric Honored as NAWDP 2025 Youth Workforce Employer of the Year
Friday, Oct 03, 2025
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is proud to announce Bayer Electric as the recipient of the 2025 Youth Workforce Employer of the Year award. The honor will […]

NAWDP Names “Beyond the Stethoscope” 2025 Youth Workforce Development Program of the Year
Friday, Oct 03, 2025
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is proud to announce that Southern New Hampshire Health’s program, Beyond the Stethoscope: Career Pathways in a Health System, has been named […]

NAWDP Names Dr. BJ Paige as 2025 Youth Workforce Professional of the Year
Friday, Oct 03, 2025
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) has named Dr. BJ Paige, a nationally recognized Workforce Development Motivational Speaker and founder of The Paige Group, as the 2025 Youth…

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Launches Redesigned Website to Enhance Member Experience
Friday, Aug 29, 2025
NAWDP launched a redesigned website to better serve workforce professionals. The updated site includes a sortable news section, career development tools, legislative updates, new certification pages, and improved event listings.…

NAWDP Serves as Partner in National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL) Apprenticeships
Thursday, Apr 17, 2025
NAWDP partners with FHI 360’s NIWL to expand apprenticeships in the care economy. Through programs like YDPA, they’re building skilled talent pipelines and advancing workforce solutions nationwide.

Addressing the CT Technologist Shortage: AdventHealth Crossbones CT Program Creates New Career Pathways
Tuesday, Apr 01, 2025
AdventHealth’s Crossbones CT program trains X-ray and nuclear techs to become CT Technologists in 12 weeks—paid, full-time, and tuition-free. Launched in West Florida, it's expanding to meet demand across regions.…

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Announces Newly Elected Board Members
Tuesday, Apr 01, 2025
NAWDP announces newly elected Regional Directors to its Board, effective July 1, 2025. Leaders from six regions will help guide NAWDP’s strategic vision. View the full list of incoming board…

Northwestern Medicine Receives National Employer of the Year Award
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
Northwestern Medicine is NAWDP’s 2025 Employer of the Year! Honored for its impactful workforce partnerships and inclusive hiring efforts, NM has placed 100+ residents in healthcare careers through its work…

Team Oregon Build Receives National Program of the Year Award
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
Congratulations to Team Oregon Build, NAWDP’s 2025 Workforce Program of the Year! This hands-on learning initiative has empowered 5,000+ Oregon students with trade skills while tackling real-world challenges like housing…

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