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Empowering the Unsung Heroes: Investing in Frontline Employees for Business Growth
In the bustling realm of business operations, a critical yet often overlooked segment of the workforce plays a pivotal role in driving success: frontline employees. These dedicated individuals, who interact …
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Investing in Prison Education: A Cost-Effective Approach to Workforce Development and Economic Growth
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with over 2.2 million people behind bars (Carson & Beck, 2022). This comes at a significant cost, both financially …
Navigating the Gig Economy: A Comprehensive Analysis of Opportunities, Challenges, and Realities
Introduction The world of work is undergoing a profound transformation, spurred by technological advancements, shifting economic patterns, and evolving worker preferences. At the forefront of this transformation is the rise …
IAWP-Oregon Hosts Festive Celebration at Salem Riverfront Carousel
The Oregon chapter of the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) is spreading holiday cheer and goodwill by inviting all its members and their families to a joyous seasonal celebration. …
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Growth in Global Cybersecurity Workforce Continues, But Record-Breaking Gap of 4 Million Cybersecurity Professionals Looms
In a world increasingly reliant on technology, the importance of a robust cybersecurity workforce cannot be overstated. The International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or ISC2, has recently published its …
Addressing Non-Discrimination in Workforce Development: A Call to Action for Professionals
The integral role you play in molding the job market and nurturing the nation’s workforce is acknowledged with great respect. The purpose of this article is to underscore the urgency …
A Deep Dive into the Functions of Local Workforce Development Boards Under Federal Regulation
The landscape of workforce development is a complex web of policies, regulations, and institutions that work collaboratively to fuel economic growth and job creation. Central to this ecosystem in the …
Forging the Future: The Establishment of 31 New Tech Hubs in America
A recent announcement marking the designation of 31 Tech Hubs across America represents a pivotal moment in the nation’s commitment to fostering innovation and solidifying its standing in the global …
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The Strategic Imperative of STEM Education in Workforce Development
In the ever-evolving landscape of workforce development, professionals are faced with the critical task of preparing individuals for success in an increasingly complex and competitive job market. A central pillar …
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“Unretiring”: Why Recent Retirees Want to Go Back to Work
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped our world in many ways, including how we think about retirement. As the economy faced unprecedented challenges in 2020, millions of individuals chose to retire earlier …
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"IAWP has been crucial to being able to establish key connections in my field and stay current in workforce development. I wouldn't be where I am today professionally and personally without IAWP. And no matter how much I think I already know, I have 'aha' moments at every conference I attend. I believe all members can have these moments either during workshops, conference sessions, talking with fellow members about what they do, in addition to sharing information and best practices. There is nowhere else I know of where we can connect to others who are in the 'trenches' doing the same work we do with individuals on the front line every day."
Kathy Gundlach - Manager, Colorado Office of Compliance
IAWP Member Since 2009
"IAWP has afforded me the opportunity to meet Workforce Development professionals from around the globe. I have utilized some of their best practices in my own day to day tasks, improving my service skills to the citizens of Ohio.
Being able to network and connect with individuals has proven to be an invaluable resource."
BJ Knutson
"IAWP feeds my soul both professionally and personally. The training I receive through IAWP gives me the skills I need to do my job, develops me as a person and connects me with workforce professionals from around the world."
Donna Glacken ,
Washington Employment Security Department
"If you are seeking to step up your professional and personal game, and excel in delivering exceptional service to your customers, then IAWP is a must!!"
Walton Roper III
-New York State Department of Labor