Member Benefits

MEMBER BENEFITS

Become a Member

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is the only association that advocates on behalf of the nation's more than 575 workforce development boards (WDBs). NAWB’s mission is to support its members through a comprehensive program of advocacy, training and technical assistance (TTA), communications, and strategic partnerships which promotes the advancement of our workforce.


NAWB membership grants exclusive access to world-class professional and leadership development opportunities, regular policy updates from Washington, peer-to-peer networking, technical assistance, advocacy, and more.

Breakdown of Member Benefits

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ADVOCACY

 

  • NAWB works closely with policymakers in Washington, DC to inform national policy as it relates to WDBs and partners in education, economic development, labor, and business. Advocacy benefits include:
  • Access to One Click Politics, which allows members to directly contact their Members of Congress by phone, email, video or tweet;
  • Representation of WDBs on the Hill, to the Department of Labor, and even in the White House; 
  • Comprehensive read-outs on the policies and policy makers that are shaping the industry;
  • Opportunity to engage with NAWB on the issues and shape the policy priorities we pursue;
  • Assistance preparing Congressional testimony, and links to federal agencies and leaders working on related issues;
  • Regular policy updates and analysis
  • Coordinate your Congressional meeting for NAWB Hill Day.

 

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES

NAWB members receive exclusive access to events and resources that help your organization stay up to date on the latest practices and tools in the field, including:
  • Access to town hall webinars on various subjects;
  • Access to recordings from previous professional development events;
  • Access to the new NAWB Connect social networking platform; and,
  • Participation in Coffee & Conversation sessions where members can chat directly with experts in the field. 
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

NAWB offers multiple opportunities for peer-to-peer networking for members, including: 
  • NAWB Connect – A new online community platform NAWB members can use to connect directly with fellow members across the country. Members can create individual profiles, can engage with topic-specific communities, search for other members with similar interests and become part of the knowledge-sharing network foundational to WDBs. 
  • Coffee & Conversations – Virtually engage with other NAWB members from across the country during monthly conversations around specific workforce topics, including federal policy, innovations and upcoming events.
  • Member Zone – At The Forum, members can access the “Member Zone,” or an exclusive area at the event venue with seating, refreshments and more to connect with other NAWB members. 
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COMMUNICATIONS

NAWB members stay informed on the latest in workforce development through:

 

  • Weekly policy postcard;
  • Alerts and reminders for members-only professional development events;
  • Alerts on new and closing funding opportunities;
  • Toolkits to assist members with social media messages, letters to the editor, congressional communications, etc. 

 

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THE FORUM

NAWB’s annual event The Forum is the largest convening for workforce development professionals in the country. Members-only benefits at this annual event include: 

 

  • Invitation to join NAWB Board for Annual Membership meeting;
  • Significant discount on the event registration;
  • Discount hotel room rate.

 

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MEMBER'S PORTAL

The NAWB member’s portal (https://members.nawb.org/) grants members exclusive access to:
  • Job listings in the career center;
  • New and closing requests for proposals (RFPs);
  • Members-only publications; 
  • Funding opportunities; 
  • Speaking requests; and, 
  • Technical assistance services. 
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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

NAWB initiates and fosters partnerships with leaders in business & industry. For example, NAWB is collaborating with Google and over 50 member–WDBs to administer the no-cost Google Career Certificate Scholarship Program.

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & COACHING

While NAWB provides technical assistance to any WDB, we give priority and discounts to NAWB members. Our team also offers trainings for Elected officials, which we focus towards members and provide for a lesser fee.

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