NAWDP
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
Career development is most effective when it moves beyond job titles and wages to help individuals discover their purpose, develop their potential, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Wednesday, Jul 08, 2026
Adult education forms the foundation of workforce development by equipping individuals with the essential skills needed to succeed in training, employment, and career advancement while strengthening our nation's talent pipeline.
Monday, Jul 06, 2026
Workforce boards create stronger decisions and greater impact when they pair meaningful participant stories with measurable data, turning performance metrics into compelling evidence that drives action.
Friday, May 01, 2026
Workforce development professionals often enter the field through diverse, nontraditional paths, bringing valuable real-world experience but also highlighting the need for clearer, intentional pathways for growth. Tools like skills assessments,…
Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
Apprenticeships and learn-and-earn models are transforming workforce development by enabling individuals to build skills, earn income, and access career pathways simultaneously, while helping employers develop job-ready talent. As these models…
Friday, Mar 06, 2026
Investing in career pathways, apprenticeships, and professional credentials for workforce staff—such as the Certified Workforce Development Professional® offered by National Association of Workforce Development Professionals—strengthens system alignment and equips workforce…
Tuesday, Feb 03, 2026
Employer-driven workforce systems move beyond transactional engagement to true partnership, aligning industry leadership, skills-first pathways, and data-informed investments to deliver measurable outcomes for employers, workers, and communities.
Friday, Jan 30, 2026
The Takeaway: The Indeed Job Search Academy gives job seekers free access to job search training, tools, and career resources. Organizations can easily share these tools to strengthen their services…
Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025
AI is transforming the workforce, with companies like Mercor hiring experts to train specialized AI models—reducing entry-level roles that once served as stepping stones for future leaders. As automation reshapes…
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