Are you or someone on your team new to the workforce development profession? NAWDP’s New Professionals Cohort in Workforce Development is now accepting applications for its next 12-month cohort, and we invite you to be part of it!

Whether you’re just starting your career or transitioning into the field, this cohort offers an inclusive, engaging space to grow your knowledge, build confidence, and make lasting connections. Participants will explore best practices, learn from experienced mentors, and engage in professional development opportunities designed to support early-career success in workforce development.

Through peer learning, mentorship, and targeted programming, the cohort helps new professionals:

  • Strengthen their foundational knowledge of the field
  • Build meaningful relationships with peers and mentors
  • Gain insight into career pathways and advancement opportunities
  • Contribute to the future of workforce development

This is more than professional development, it’s a vibrant community built to help new professionals thrive.

Applications are due by August 30, 2025
Learn more and apply: www.nawdp.org/NewProfessionalsCohort

Help us shape the next generation of workforce leaders and share this opportunity with new professionals in your network!