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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…
Bridget Back Receives National Workforce Professional of the Year Award
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
NAWDP is pleased to announce Bridget Back as the 2025 Workforce Professional of the Year. Her exemplary leadership at EKCEP has advanced workforce initiatives and strengthened economic opportunities throughout the…
Manuel Ugues Receives National H.G. Weisman Award
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
NAWDP proudly announces Manuel Ugues as the 2025 H.G. Weisman Award recipient for his outstanding service to NAWDP and the workforce development field. Ugues leads SERCO of Texas and serves…
Craig Schmidt and Latonya English Elected to the NAWDP Board of Directors
Wednesday, Dec 04, 2024
Meet NAWDP’s newest board members! Craig Schmidt (IL) and Latonya English (VA) bring fresh insights and decades of experience to the board. Learn how they’re shaping the future of workforce…
LeeAnn Weaver Hayes Receives National Youth Workforce Professional of the Year Award
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
LeeAnn Weaver Hayes has been named NAWDP’s 2024 Youth Workforce Professional of the Year! Learn how her passion for healthcare and education is opening doors for young people in underserved…
Connected Lane County Receives National Youth Program of the Year Award
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
Connected Lane County has been named NAWDP’s 2024 Youth Program of the Year! Learn how their Elevate, Navigate, Spark, and Excelerators programs are breaking barriers and creating career pathways for…
Nacho’s Restaurant Receives National Youth Employer of the Year Award
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
Nacho’s Restaurant has been named NAWDP’s 2024 Youth Employer of the Year! Discover how this San Angelo favorite, led by Simon Rincon, is helping young people build skills, gain experience,…
NAWDP Launches New Podcast, “Workforce on the Mic – Presented by NAWDP”
Thursday, Sep 26, 2024
NAWDP launches “Workforce on the Mic,” a new podcast amplifying voices in workforce development. Hosted by Alexis Franks, it shares inspiring stories, trends, and expert insights to help shape the…
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