Workforce Development Boards and Associations

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR $4M GRANT TO LAUNCH NEW CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE INITIATIVE WITH THE ILLINOIS TOLLWAY

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) will launch a new construction workforce initiative in collaboration with the Illinois Tollway after receiving unanimous approval from the Tollway’s board.  The Partnership will provide pre-apprenticeship training and support services to underemployed men and women seeking jobs and career opportunities in the highway construction industry, including members of minority groups, women, and veterans.

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San Diego Workforce Parnership

Tech internship puts the ‘IT’ in priority sector

The San Diego Workforce Partnership’s TechHire San Diego places individuals from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the sector into tech internships.

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Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!

Need for Medical Assistants Drives New Training Program

Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! convened a consortium of regional hospitals and training providers to discuss ongoing hiring needs in the health care industry. The result of our meetings is a new, accelerated training program for medical assistants

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ACT

Foster Vibrant Partnerships. Sustain a Robust Workforce. Make an Impact on Your Community.
Attend the 2019 ACT Workforce Summit.
October 28-30, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina

The ACT Workforce Summit is an annual gathering of the best and brightest in workforce and economic development. Experts from business, education, workforce, and more come together to celebrate the collective potential to develop a qualified and more innovative workforce, foster business and economic growth, and help build stronger communities.

Get the inside track in a growing, thriving city. 

Fast-track your knowledge in NASCAR's hometown. Charlotte has experienced amazing growth in workforce and economic development. The second-largest city for banking and finance industry is surrounded by top-ranked colleges and universities, and is also home to thriving startup, tech, and business communities.

Hear from the best and brightest in the industry. 
ACT thoughtfully curated the most collaborative and innovative practices for workforce development at the Summit. Check out the dynamic speaker lineup here . NAWB members Danielle Frazier from Charlotte Works and David Hollars from Centralina Workforce Development Board are kicking off the opening sessions with a panel discussion about Charlotte’s economic growth and success.
See why previous attendee and NAWB member Rohina Behrmann from the Full Employment Council loves the Summit.

NAWB members are invited to take advantage of early bird rates through July 31 . Start planning your trip to Charlotte to network and collaborate with fellow members and the #ACTWorkforce community.

Industry Partners

CompTIA

Tech on the Move: IT Professionals Share Job Location Preferences in New CompTIA Survey

Tech workers are willing and ready to move for the right job, especially if it’s to an area with low cost of living, a desirable climate and shorter commute times, according to a new study released today by CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global technology industry.

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NC3 (National Coalition of Certification Centers)

2019 NC3 Annual Leadership Summit 

The 2019 Annual Leadership Summit is a premier event that brings together education leaders and industry experts from across the nation to share and plan the future of skills training.Wednesday, July 24 - Thursday, July 25, 2019
Gateway Technical College
Racine & Kenosha, WI

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