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Building a strong workforce development system is essential for creating sustainable, long-term economic growth. Effective system building ensures that workforce development boards are equipped to respond to evolving labor market demands, improving the alignment between job seekers and employers. By strengthening these systems, workforce boards can enhance service delivery and drive positive outcomes for both individuals and communities.
Offering targeted support to improve workforce organizations
The Next Level Now initiative, along with the Good Jobs Challenge Community of Practice, focuses on providing technical assistance to workforce development systems across the country. These initiatives aim to strengthen local and regional workforce ecosystems by offering targeted support, such as capacity-building training, resource-sharing, and peer-to-peer learning. Through these efforts, workforce organizations can improve operational effectiveness, streamline service delivery, and better align with industry needs.
Technical assistance is offered in key areas such as governance, strategic planning, performance measurement, and partnership development, enabling workforce boards to scale their impact. By creating industry-focused coalitions, the initiatives facilitate collaboration between employers, educators, and workforce boards, leading to enhanced job placement outcomes and economic resilience.
These initiatives facilitate collaboration between employers, educators, and workforce boards, leading to enhanced job placement outcomes and economic resilience.
Learn about the Next Level Now Collaborative Community of Workforce GPS to access resources, view past webinars, and get information on upcoming events.
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How NAWB Helps
NAWB plays a vital role in supporting workforce development boards (WDBs) through initiatives like Next Level Now and the Good Jobs Challenge Community of Practice.
These efforts empower WDBs by providing access to technical assistance, tools, and learning opportunities that enhance their capacity to lead regional workforce initiatives. NAWB helps workforce boards build partnerships with industry leaders, improve program design, and adapt to changing labor market conditions. By focusing on long-term system-building, NAWB ensures that WDBs are well-equipped to address the needs of both employers and job seekers.
Learn more about the Good Jobs Challenge Community of Practice and Good Job Challenge Grantees to connect with local EDA investments.
Good Jobs Challenge Community of Practice