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Sept. 30, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) has announced its incoming Board of Directors, comprised of 24 workforce industry leaders who will guide NAWB through the coming year. The announcement was made today during NAWB’s Annual Member Meeting. “Having leaders from local, state and national perspectives guiding our work here at NAWB is essential for our success in supporting local and state workforce development boards,” said NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little. “I’m excited for this new cohort of directors to join the existing Board as they bring important local perspective and experience to inform our strategic direction.” “Amid challenging times, workforce development boards nationwide have continued their vital mission: helping job seekers gain new skills and find employment while connecting employers with qualified talent," said Lisanne McNew, Chair of NAWB’s Board of Directors. "We are inspired by the opportunity to support these boards via NAWB as they identify the skills needed for success in the evolving economy, leverage all available resources to expand access to education and training, and implement strategies that drive measurable outcomes and foster sustainable growth in the workforce system.” Joining Chair McNew as Board officers are Vice Chair Kathy Jewett, Past Chair Jennifer Harris; Treasurer Al Searles; and Secretary Melanie Flowers. Returning to the Board are Lewis Brown, Jaime Cruz, Karolyn Ellingson, Antwanye Ford, Jeffrey Frederick, Debra Giordano, Mark Guthrie, Kyla Guyette, Ryan Hundt, Lee Lambert, Randy Miller, Walter Simmons, and Jennifer Wilson. New Board members are President & CEO​, CareerSource Broward, Carol Hylton; and CEO​, SCPa Works, Jesse McCree. Additionally, McNew has appointed the following for one-year special purpose directorships: Kevin Doyle​ of Wexford Strategies​, Brian Holland​ of Sectigo, John Kutch​ of Trinity Health, and Todd Nielsen of Colorado Urban Workforce Alliance. The new term will begin on Oct. 1, and new members will be sworn in at the fall Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 17. ### About the National Association of Workforce Boards NAWB serves, supports, and represents the nation's more than 590 workforce development boards, which coordinate with education and economic development stakeholders to administer regional workforce programs that meet the needs of job seekers, career-seekers, businesses, and communities. For more information on NAWB’s latest work and initiatives, please visit www.nawb.org .

Workforce Development Month 2024: EmployIndy's Site Visit Success

As Congress enters its District/State Work Period—where members of Congress are typically in their communities meeting with constituents and visiting key sites—the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is pleased to provide a summary of where things stand on various legislative proposals related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Read Now

NAWB partnered with US Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, and US Workforce Associations on this letter to Senate HELP Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders and Ranking Member Cassidy on current WIOA reauthorization proposals.

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House Appropriations Committee Approves Deep Cuts for Workforce Funding; NAWB Condemns Unacceptable Funding Levels