Fostering Workforce Innovation Together

For almost 50 years, workforce development boards have looked to NAWB for leadership. Many challenges sit on our horizon. Federal funding and public systems are experiencing unprecedented uncertainty and disruption. AI and technology continue to accelerate the pace of change. The structure of the workforce is shifting, as are business needs. Individually, it is almost impossible to track and address all the issues at play. We need to navigate them together.

NAWB IS YOUR PARTNER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR ASSOCIATION

NAWB is your voice on Capitol Hill, advocating for workforce legislation and policy. Together, we foster long-time relationships with the federal agencies who directly impact our network. We gather together virtually and in-person to set the national workforce agenda, to share best practices, to collaborate and promote creative and innovative ways to improve the workforce system. Together, we create change to improve the lives of American job seekers.

Our work with partners like Walmart, Best Buy, and Microsoft is helping to drive change in the workforce landscape. Together, we are developing innovative ways to shape the future of work. Initiatives like Family Centered Employment, Skills-Based Hiring, LER, AI tools, and SNAP E&T build a diversified collection of resources our members can at access any time.

Member Benefits include:

Advocacy

Programs

Communications

Business Development

National Partnerships

Training

NAWB membership categories

Local or State Workforce Boards

NAWB is the only association in the U.S. that represents and advocates for all local, state, and U.S. territory workforce boards. Membership is organization-based — if your organization is a member, then you are too! NAWB Membership extends to the entire Board of Directors and staff.  Starting June 30, 2025 dues categories are based on your board’s total revenue. Visit our member portal to view your organization’s profile.

State and Regional Workforce Associations

State and regional workforce associations support our local workforce networks and NAWB supports them. Membership in NAWB helps state and regional workforce associations connect, learn, and grow. Starting June 30, 2025, dues categories are changing to better support our workforce associations. Please contact Connie Sharp for more information.

Affiliates

Affiliate memberships help businesses learn, link, and partner with the workforce system.

Organizations

Organization memberships are open to government, 501(c)3 organizations, and educational entities that directly support workforce development boards or provide workforce services. Organization memberships can help associations, educational organizations, 501(c)3s, and government entities connect, partner, and grow with the workforce system.

Dues Tiers –

Total Revenue – Annual Dues 

  • <$2M: $750
  • $2M to $5M: $1,000
  • $5M to $15M: $2,000
  • $15M to $25M: $3,000
  • $25M to $50M: $5,000
  • $50M to $100M: $7,000
  • $100M+: $9,000
  • State or Regional Workforce Association: contact our Director of Membership
  • State or Regional Organization: $1500
  • National Organization: $2000
  • State or Regional Affiliate: $1500
  • National Affiliate: $2000

Now more than ever is the time for us to stand together. We look forward to standing with you.

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