Joining the digital transformation is a crucial strategy to ensure your community remains competitive and resilient in the rapidly changing market. Over the past two years, the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) has searched for the right intersection of skills, assessments, and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) to improve the success of workforce development boards. Together with partners in the workforce ecosystem, we have been researching the paradigm shift of Skills-Based Hiring & Advancement (SBHA) and Learning & Employment Records (LER). The transformation is being documented and we are excited to share with you our new resource, Workforce Development Board Readiness: Embracing Skills-Based Hiring & Advancement and Learning & Employment Records. This publication contains vital information and suggestions to reimagine your workforce approach. Every workforce development board has a responsibility to its community to explore promising ideas and innovations. By convening the conversation and collaborating with area employers, you can make a difference. It is critical to be informed, explore the possibilities, and pressure-test the strategies with your ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/e4W2-7-f #workforce #LER #SBHA #skillsbasedhiring #workforcedevelopment #workforcematters
National Association of Workforce Boards
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NAWB represents approximately 550 Workforce Development Boards and their 12,000+ business members
About us
NAWB represents more than 590 workforce development boards and their members that coordinate and leverage workforce strategies with education and economic development stakeholders within their communities to ensure that state and local workforce development and job training programs meet the needs of employers. These investments in workforce development create a comprehensive system to provide America with a highly skilled workforce that competes in the global economy. NAWB is the only association that advocates for workforce development boards. NAWB works closely with policy makers in Washington, DC to inform national strategy as it relates to workforce development boards and our partners in education, economic development, labor and business. We support our members through a comprehensive program of advocacy, training and technical assistance, convenings, communications, and the promotion of strategic partnerships for the advancement of our nation’s workforce. Our national conference, The Forum, gathers a diverse audience of workforce development professionals and leaders in business, government, labor, and education to learn from experts, technologists, and each other and explore both practical and theoretical approaches to solving our nation's most pressing labor market challenges.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1979
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- Policy Updates and Research, Advocacy and Outreach, Strategic Partnership and Grant Opportunities, Training and Education, Workforce Development, WIOA Technical Assistance, Capacity Building, Convenings and Events, Workforce, and Best Practices
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Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at National Association of Workforce Boards
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Lewis Brown, Jr. - MA
VP, Talent Management @ Comcast | Driving Talent Growth, Advancing DEI, Transforming Communities, Board Service
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Brad Turner-Little
CEO at National Association of Workforce Boards
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Jay Gentry
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Andrew Bercich
Talent Acquisition Leader, Amazon Artificial General Intelligence, Devices and Services
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NAWB announced its incoming Board of Directors today. Join us in congratulating new members Carol Hylton, president and CEO, CareerSource Broward; and Jesse McCree, CEO, SCPa Works. We also welcome the following individuals who have been appointed to one-year special purpose directorships by board chair Lisanne McNew: Kevin Doyle (Wexford Strategies), Brian Holland (Sectigo), John Kutch (Trinity Health), and Todd Nielsen, CWDP of Colorado Urban Workforce Alliance. Read the full announcement. #boardofdirectors #NAWB #annualmeeting #workforcedevelopment #workforceboards #workforcematters #BOD https://lnkd.in/eEGajmgv
The National Association of Workforce Boards Announces Incoming Board of Directors
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Thinking about submitting a proposal to present at #NAWBForum25? Act fast! The deadline is 11:59pm ET tomorrow, Sept. 26. Sessions that inspire and equip attendees with tangible takeaways will be prioritized over simple knowledge-sharing. We encourage creativity, interactivity, energy, and outside-the-box thinking. By submitting a proposal, you are helping shape the national conversation about workforce development and elevating innovation for workforce development professionals and leaders throughout the field. Proposals should align with The Forum's theme, Together. Forward. Change
Time is running out to propose a session for #NAWBForum25! The window closes 9/26, so act fast to ensure you're on the list of applicants to be chosen to present at the nation's largest workforce gathering of its kind. End #WkDevMonth on a high note -- submit your proposal now. TOGETHER we'll work to move the needle FORWARD and effect CHANGE. #TogetherForwardChange https://lnkd.in/ekGtMk2i
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Yesterday, a bipartisan group of House members, Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Glenn (GT) Thompson (R-PA), and Lucy McBath (D-GA), introduced House Resolution 1453, which recognizes the vital role of workforce development in supporting jobseekers, businesses, and local economies as well as designating September 2024 as National Workforce Development Month. Learn more about the resolution and what you can do to ensure September is recognized as National Workforce Development Month. #WkDevMonth #workforcematters #advocacy #workforcepolicy #NAWB #workforcedevelopment https://lnkd.in/ev52P8wR
HR Supporting Sept. 24 as "National Workforce Development Month"
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Time is running out to propose a session for #NAWBForum25! The window closes 9/26, so act fast to ensure you're on the list of applicants to be chosen to present at the nation's largest workforce gathering of its kind. End #WkDevMonth on a high note -- submit your proposal now. TOGETHER we'll work to move the needle FORWARD and effect CHANGE. #TogetherForwardChange https://lnkd.in/ekGtMk2i
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For the third week of Workforce Development Month, we're focusing on NAWB's role in your work. We will be discussing the various ways that we support our members with toolkits, webinars, and more. Workforce Development Month has been a fantastic time to hear from our members and gather success stories. We look forward to continuing to learn how we can, and do, help you succeed, and more about your work. #WkDevMonth #workforcematters #workforce #membervalue #membership
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Announcing ::drum roll please:: Advocacy Day 2025! Stay an extra day at #NAWBForum25 to join NAWB and your fellow workforce development professionals in a powerful demonstration of advocacy in action. We will gather on the afternoon of April 1 to discuss the issues, tips for successful meetings, and we will also arrange for you to meet with your members of Congress on Capitol Hill on April 2. No previous advocacy experience is necessary. Every voice matters as the new Congress will be shaping its priorities for the year ahead. Let's make sure Congress understands the value of investing in workforce development. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to opening registration for The Forum next month! #WkDevMonth #workforcematters #workforcepolicy #workforce #advocacy
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We love highlighting the important advocacy work that our members are doing to support and bring awareness to the #workforcedevelopment system. Learn more about EmployIndy's significant advocacy work in local, state, and federal politics. https://buff.ly/3XBlOGi #WkDevMonth #workforcematters #kudos #workforcepolicy #advocacy #NAWB
Workforce Development Month 2024: EmployIndy’s Site Visit Success
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Thanks to William Kerr and Fuller Project on Managing the Future of Work for featuring our President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little on your podcast. Don't miss the conversation, which touched on the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the impact of AI, skills-based hiring, and what a workforce board does (not everyone knows!). #ManagingTheFutureOfWork #WkDevMonth #workforcematters
On the latest episode of the Harvard Business School Project on Managing the Future of Work podcast, William Kerr welcomes Brad Turner-Little, President and CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB). As the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act #WIOA works its way through Congress, workforce boards across the U.S. are wrestling with how to adapt to rapid labor market changes, comply with federal mandates, and meet the unique needs of their local communities—all with limited resources. Turner-Little breaks down the issues, challenges, and priorities, and flags successes and best practices. Highlights: 💡 Tighter Federal Mandates: Proposed legislation may require that 50 percent of funds be directed solely to training programs, which NAWB contends would limit workforce boards' ability to provide essential support services like transportation and childcare to help individuals stay in the workforce. 💡 Funding Pressures: Despite increased responsibilities, workforce boards are often left with stagnant or declining funding. Governors may gain more control over federal allocations, potentially eroding local flexibility 💡 Data Challenges: Performance metrics can lag by years, making it difficult for workforce boards to measure success in real-time and adjust programs quickly to meet the changing needs of the labor market 💡 Metrics: As Turner-Little notes, tracking job placements by area of training can be useful, but local job markets and job seekers' economic circumstances can render this measure less reliable 💡 Adapting to AI: As AI reshapes the job market, workforce boards also need to leverage the technology for tasks like job matching and financial modeling 💡 Turner-Little also notes that workforce boards' mission of serving diverse community members, coupled with widespread worker shortages, reinforces the alignment of diversity and economic development priorities. By fostering inclusion, workforce boards can address both local labor market needs and long-standing inequities in access to quality jobs. 💡 Turner-Little also highlights local successes, such as boards' effective responses to mass layoffs and partnerships with innovative industries. Find the conversation at https://hbs.me/vy4sdj56 . #WorkforceDevelopment #WIOA #SkillsBasedHiring #NAWB #LaborMarketTrends #AI
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Tune in to the latest episode of the Work Forces podcast, featuring NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little. #WkDevMonth #workforcedevelopment #workforcematters
Brad Turner-Little: Retooling the Nation’s Workforce System https://lnkd.in/en-K5NV8 Brad Turner-Little, President and CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), shares his vision for NAWB and his commitment to building a workforce system that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. He discusses the challenges and opportunities facing workforce boards in the current landscape, emphasizing the need for innovation, adaptability, and strong leadership. Brad also highlights the importance of collaboration between business, education, and community partners in driving economic vitality and creating pathways to opportunity for all. #workforcedevelopment #WIOA #workforceboards #economicdevelopment #futureofwork Stacy Heit Dustin Ramsdell
Work Forces | Podcast focused on the future of work and learning
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