NAWDP - National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

NAWDP - National Association of Workforce Development Professionals NAWDP provides the professional development, resources, and certification credibility to individuals

NAWDP offers multiple membership options designed to meet the needs of individuals and organizations throughout the fiel...
06/04/2026

NAWDP offers multiple membership options designed to meet the needs of individuals and organizations throughout the field.

NAWDP membership connects you to:

• Professional development opportunities
• Workforce policy insights and updates
• A national community of workforce professionals
• Resources that support career growth and program success

Take a look at membership options and pricing and find the membership that best fits your needs. https://buff.ly/wE8ZScS

Interested in group membership for your team or organization?
Reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

Join the community supporting workforce development professionals nationwide.

Every conversation has the potential to change a career path.The 2026 NAWDP Summer Learning Series equips workforce prof...
06/03/2026

Every conversation has the potential to change a career path.

The 2026 NAWDP Summer Learning Series equips workforce professionals with practical career coaching strategies they can use right away. This four-part series explores key topics including career coaching best practices, navigating today's labor market, trauma-informed coaching, and addressing unconscious bias in the workplace.

Designed for career advisors, coaches, case managers, and workforce professionals, each session provides tools to help clients overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their goals.

Facilitated by Dr. Lakeisha Mathews.

Learn more and register: https://www.nawdp.org/events-training/digital-learning-center/?mg_page=1&taxonomies=&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_id=summer_learning_series

Applying for your CWDP credential just got easier.The new Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) applicatio...
06/03/2026

Applying for your CWDP credential just got easier.

The new Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) application has been redesigned to create a smoother, more streamlined experience for workforce professionals.

We've simplified the process to help you complete your application more efficiently while maintaining the high standards that make the CWDP credential a respected mark of professional excellence.

If you've been waiting for the right time to pursue certification, now is the perfect opportunity.

• Simpler application experience
• More streamlined process
• Faster completion

Apply today: https://www.nawdp.org/certification/cwdp-certification/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_id=new_cwdp_application

30 Minutes of Excellence | June: Activating Your Board for Real Workforce ResultsJoin the MassHire Cape & Islands Workfo...
06/03/2026

30 Minutes of Excellence | June: Activating Your Board for Real Workforce Results

Join the MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board and the Massachusetts Workforce Association to explore how a strategically restructured board, grounded in diverse industry voices, geography, and lived experience, can better align with regional workforce needs.

You will gain practical insights on:
• Intentional board onboarding and clear communication
• Strengthening engagement between boards and frontline staff
• Improving responsiveness to funding opportunities and community needs

Featuring Kara O'Donnell -Galvin, Executive Director of the Cape and Islands Workforce Board, and Kelly Hanlon, Deputy Director of the Massachusetts Workforce Association.

Register now to join us 1:00-1:30pm CDT on June 24: https://www.nawdp.org/event/30-minutes-of-excellence-june-activating-your-board-for-real-workforce-results/

NAWDP membership is built to support workforce professionals across the country.From professional development opportunit...
06/02/2026

NAWDP membership is built to support workforce professionals across the country.

From professional development opportunities and policy insights to career resources and peer collaboration, membership provides tools that help strengthen your work and connect you with the broader workforce development community.

Current members: Check your inbox for an exclusive 10% discount code to secure your NAWDP membership through 2027 if you renew before July 1, 2026.

Stay connected to the national workforce development community. https://www.nawdp.org/membership/join-renew/

Helping clients navigate career transitions takes more than advice. It takes coaching strategies that build confidence, ...
05/28/2026

Helping clients navigate career transitions takes more than advice. It takes coaching strategies that build confidence, resilience, and action.

Join Dr. Lakeisha Mathews on June 16 from 1:00–2:30 p.m. CDT for Session 1 of NAWDP’s Summer Learning Series on Career Coaching.

This interactive workshop will explore:
• The GROW coaching model
• Hope-centered coaching strategies
• Client engagement and accountability
• Career transition support
• Upskilling and reskilling approaches

Participants will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply to help clients navigate workforce uncertainty and career change.

The Summer Learning Series includes four sessions, and you can register for one session or the entire series.

Register at https://www.nawdp.org/event/summer-learning-series-session-1-career-coaching-best-practices/

One of the most underrated membership benefits is the Vendor Marketplace.It is designed to help workforce professionals ...
05/28/2026

One of the most underrated membership benefits is the Vendor Marketplace.

It is designed to help workforce professionals easily discover partners, services, and tools that support workforce programs.

Members can use the marketplace to:

• Explore workforce-focused solutions
• Connect with trusted partners and providers
• Find resources that strengthen program outcomes

Instead of spending hours searching for the right tools or services, the marketplace brings workforce solutions together in one place.

Membership makes it easier to find the resources that help your programs succeed.

Become a member and explore the marketplace: https://www.nawdp.org/membership/member-types/

What does it take to create workforce training programs that truly respond to employer needs and economic change?In this...
05/28/2026

What does it take to create workforce training programs that truly respond to employer needs and economic change?

In this episode of Workforce on the Mic, Alexis Franks talks with Jason Aubrey about how Skilltrade is helping reshape workforce development through short-term, skills-based training programs designed for today’s labor market.

They discuss:
• Employer partnerships
• Healthcare and skilled trades training
• Community engagement
• Accessible career pathways
• Collaboration across workforce, education, and industry

If you are passionate about workforce development, talent pipelines, and helping individuals connect to meaningful careers, this conversation is worth a listen.

Listen here: https://www.nawdp.org/news/ep-23-stories-from-the-field-the-skills-economy-training-at-the-speed-of-workforce-demand/

Early bird registration ends tomorrow for the 2026 NAWDP Business Services Academy.Join workforce professionals who serv...
05/27/2026

Early bird registration ends tomorrow for the 2026 NAWDP Business Services Academy.

Join workforce professionals who serve employers and leaders from business and industry in Las Vegas on August 17-19 for a unique event focused on strengthening workforce partnerships and talent strategies.

The Business Services Academy brings together workforce practitioners, employer engagement teams, economic development professionals, HR leaders, and industry representatives to share ideas, best practices, and real-world solutions.

Topics include:
• Workforce system linkages and promotion
• Business engagement and interaction
• Economic development engagement
• Talent pipeline development

Attend to gain practical insights, build new partnerships, and connect with professionals working across workforce development and industry.

Register today to save $100:
https://www.nawdp.org/events-training/business-services-academy/

We are stronger when we work together.At the 42nd NAWDP Annual Conference in Phoenix, workforce leaders gathered for the...
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.

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