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Show Your Support of Early Childhood: Take the ReadyNation Pledge!
Express your belief that America's economic future depends on how effectively we invest in young children to put them on the right path to productive adulthood. We need to show the nation the depth and breadth of this support. Take the pledge »
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The National Association of Workforce Boards, the American Association of Community Colleges and the Department of Labor launched an online career exploration portal for the healthcare industry. The VCN serves as an online agent for jobseekers and career changers looking to enter the healthcare field. Learn more »
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Nationwide Youth Summer Job Fair Day on May 10th!
The NAWB is working with the Dept of Labor to promote a nationwide Youth Summer Job Fair on May 10. We hope that you will be able to participate in this event by holding a Youth Summer Job Fair on that date.
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Webcast: Key Financial Steps for College Seniors and Young Workers
April 18, 2012 4:00-5:15pm EDT
Learn the five steps to get off to a good financial start - how to create a budget, repay your student loans, think like a saver and stay out of debt, invest for the future, and make the most of employee benefits from your job.
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NAWB Joins College Completion Effort of the Rutgers University Center for Women and Work
The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) and the Rutgers University Center for Women and Work (CWW) are joining forces to explore ways to help workforce development clients complete college degrees.
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States Tailor Workforce Investment Works Campaign
State Campaigns Highlight Value Of Workforce Funding - States leverage national workforce campaign to educate policy makers Learn more »
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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 »
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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 OpportunityThe 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 »
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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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The grants support partnerships between community colleges and employers to develop programs that provide pathways to good jobs. Read the press release »
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Clinton Global Initiative
Putting Service to WorkThe 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 »
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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 »
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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 »
Principles of a Re-Authorized Act Read more »
Ottawa County Michigan Works takes lead role in developing a workforce that attracts new business. More »
