New Web App Brings WIA Analytics to Workforce Investment Boards

FutureWork Systems, LLC and the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) have partnered to bring national quarterly Workforce Investment Act (WIA) data to workforce investment boards using the latest in Web-based Decision Support Technology. Read the press release »

Webinar: WIBs from the Corporate Perspective

February 16th at 2:00pm EST
ManpowerGroup executives who proudly serve on their local WIBs will share insights on recruiting, engaging and retaining high-caliber members. Register now for a ManpowerGroup webinar, presented in partnership with NAWB. Learn more »

Webinar: Investing in America's Future Workforce

February 10th at 3:00pm EST
NAWB and the Partnership for America’s Economic Success will outline their findings and recommended strategies regarding the link between early childhood education and workforce development. Learn more »

Workforce Leadership Council
Beyond WIA: 2012 Learning Exchange Opportunity

The Council is a learning exchange of workforce boards that participate in a structured cohort based on private-sector improvement processes such as Lean Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, and change management. Learn more »

McGraw-Hill Research Foundation Policy Paper Addresses Growing Demand for a Skilled and Educated Global Workforce

Ron Painter, CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards, co-authors paper calling for greater collaboration between the business and education communities.
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NAWB & FCM 2011 International Davey Award Winner

National Association of Workforce Boards Campaign Wins the Silver Award

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Heldrich Center Seeks Community Colleges for Research Study

Please contact Maria Heidkamp at heidkamp@rutgers.edu or at (732) 932-4100, ext. 6313, if you know of any colleges that may have a notable initiative or practices related to older workers, dislocated workers, and/or students with disabilities.

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Obama Administration Awards Nearly $500 Million in Grants to Community Colleges for Job Training & Workforce Development

The grants support partnerships between community colleges and employers to develop programs that provide pathways to good jobs. Read the press release »

Clinton Global Initiative
Putting Service to Work

The NAWB has joined the service corps community in a commitment to facilitate and manage a new service-to-work coalition that will place 25,000 service corps graduates in high-quality jobs over the next five years. Learn more »

Chambers of Commerce & Business Organizations Support for WIA Reauthorization

More than 80 Chambers of Commerce and business organizations have sent a clear message to Congressional leaders through a letter of support for reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). More »

Response to Critics: Time to Ax Federal Jobs Programs

There are four jobseekers to every job vacancy and over 13.9 million unemployed in the worst recession that the U.S. has seen in generations; yet, recent critics have expressed strong opinions about axing federal employment and training programs. Why? More »