MAWD - Missouri Association for Workforce Development

06/18/2026

Congrats to our newly elected!

Business Relations/Marketing Chair: Edie Miller
Membership Chair: Mark Embry
At Large:
Michelle Roofener
Lisa Schroeder
Kristal White

Thanks to all who voted!

06/17/2026

Announcement!: NAWDP - National Association of Workforce Development Professionals is partnering with MAWD to bring a new virtual learning opportunity to members. Business Engagement Blueprint: Strategies and Tools for High Impact will be presented by Alexis Franks and Kim Meadows this August. Members can log in and get the link to RSVP at mawd.us/events

06/16/2026

MAWD member, Erica Davis, offered her thoughts after receiving a scholarship to help complete the NAWDP Leadership Academy. See them below. If you have professional development planned after July 1, you can apply for assistance now at mawd.us/Scholarship-Application.

06/11/2026

Workforce development isn't just an industry; it’s a calling. Day in and day out, our members are the economic architects of our communities. You are helping adult learners pivot into high-growth sectors, creating career pathways for youth, translating business needs into skills validation, and designing regional sector strategies that change lives.

To our members: Thank you. Thank you for your resilience, your expertise, and your unwavering commitment to human capital.

To celebrate you all month long, we have put together a special, curated Digital Swag Bag full of custom, exclusive assets—including sleek Zoom backgrounds, desktop and mobile wallpapers, digital stationery, and a "Proud Supporter of NAWDP" digital badge to level up your professional aesthetic.

Claim your digital swag bag: https://nawdporg-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/alexis_nawdp_org/IgDzQg1z4RKcRbpEcpchHp8kAZzejPOmrXrHouVc4tEgH4Q

06/09/2026

MEMBERS - Board elections are open. Get your votes in while there is still time. Check your email for the link and vote before June 15!

06/03/2026

TODAY!

MEMBERS - The Annual Meeting is approaching. Be sure to login to your account at https://smpl.is/ak2au and register! We will be discussing the annual reports, updates, elections, and MORE!

06/01/2026

Happy Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Did you know the Library of Congress has resources available to support workers?
Check it out at https://smpl.is/ak968

05/27/2026

Time is running out! Cast your vote. MEMBERS - check your email for the link to vote!

05/27/2026

We are stronger when we work together.

At the 42nd NAWDP Annual Conference in Phoenix, workforce leaders gathered for the session Why Workforce Needs Both National and State Associations to discuss how collaboration across associations helps strengthen the workforce development field nationwide.

The discussion focused on the shared role associations play in supporting workforce professionals through advocacy, professional development, networking, and partnership-building. Panelists emphasized that national and state organizations each bring important perspectives and resources to the table, and together, they create a stronger support system for the workforce community.

The session was moderated by NAWDP's CEO Melissa Robbins with panelists:
• Donna Sheets, Missouri Association for Workforce Development
• Kirkland Murray, Maryland Workforce Association
• Kelly Folks, Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association
• Brent Balog, Oregon Employment and Training Association

The workforce development community continues to show what’s possible when we lead, learn, and advocate together.

05/22/2026

MEMBERS - The Annual Meeting is approaching. Be sure to login to your account at https://smpl.is/ak2au and register! We will be discussing the annual reports, updates, elections, and MORE!