NEWS

08 Sep 2025
How Modern Youth Apprenticeships Can Solve The U.S. Skills Gap
08 Sep 2025
Apprenticeships Aimed at Boosting Child Care Careers Have Been Flourishing
13 Aug 2025
Reimagining postsecondary pathways: Apprenticeship degrees
12 Aug 2025
Massachusetts awards skilled trades grants, approves private apprenticeship program

UPCOMING EVENTS

24 Sep 2025
2025 PWDA Workforce Leaders Symposium
Scranton, PA

2025 PWDA Workforce Leaders Symposium

2025 Workforce Leaders Symposium

Hosted by the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association (PWDA), join professionals from across Pennsylvania who are working to build a stronger, more connected workforce. The PWDA Workforce Leaders Symposium brings together leaders from business, education, workforce, training, and economic development to share solutions, spark collaboration, and drive innovation.

This is where strategy meets practice—where policy discussions turn into action, and cross-sector collaboration leads to lasting impact. Through interactive discussions and practical workshops, attendees will leave with tools and insights to shape their programs and lead with confidence.

 

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25 Sep 2025
Aligning Workforce and Registered Apprenticeship: Peer-to-Peer Learning
Virtual

Aligning Workforce and Registered Apprenticeship: Peer-to-Peer Learning

In this Peer-to-Peer Learning, half-day webinar, attendees will hear directly from state leaders who have done work to improve alignment between the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and RA. Attendees will gain insight on promising practices to develop or modify state and local WIOA plans, programs, policies, and processes to increase the use of RA in supporting local employers and as a training strategy primarily for WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth participants.

The information that will be shared in these sessions will be helpful to state workforce and RA system leaders and staff, local workforce development board representatives and staff, American Job Center Operators, and workforce system stakeholders, including representatives from WIOA core and partner programs.

The half-day webinar will be held from 9am - 12:35pm ET and will include three, 30-minute presentations from select states that are moving the needle on system alignment, and a 60-minute facilitated breakout session where webinar attendees will discuss challenges and explore solutions to increasing WIOA/RA system alignment. 

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26 Sep 2025
Aligning Workforce and Registered Apprenticeship: Peer-to-Peer Learning
Virtual

Aligning Workforce and Registered Apprenticeship: Peer-to-Peer Learning

In this Peer-to-Peer Learning, half-day webinar, attendees will hear directly from state leaders who have done work to improve alignment between the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and RA. Attendees will gain insight on promising practices to develop or modify state and local WIOA plans, programs, policies, and processes to increase the use of RA in supporting local employers and as a training strategy primarily for WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth participants.

The information that will be shared in these sessions will be helpful to state workforce and RA system leaders and staff, local workforce development board representatives and staff, American Job Center Operators, and workforce system stakeholders, including representatives from WIOA core and partner programs.

The half-day webinar will be held from 12pm - 3:35pm ET (9am-12:35pm PT) and will include three, 30-minute presentations from select states that are moving the needle on system alignment, and a 60-minute facilitated breakout session where webinar attendees will discuss challenges and explore solutions to increasing WIOA/RA system alignment. 

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PAST EVENTS

Sep 08

Hanover, MD

2025 Raising the Bar Conference

2025 Raising the Bar Conference

The Maryland Workforce Association’s, “Raising the Bar” Conference is a great opportunity for in-depth conversations and networking for workforce and educational professionals to discuss innovative workforce development solutions for job seekers, youth, and businesses. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) challenges our system to be creative, flexible, and innovative in the delivery of these solutions. Center SME, Alan Dodkowitz, will be presenting a workshop on Connecting Workforce and RA in light of the Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act recently signed into law by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Bring your challenges, ideas, and evidence-based solutions and explore promising practices in developing best workforce practices.

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2025 Raising the Bar Conference
Sep 08

Orlando, FL

Florida Workforce Professional Development Summit

The Florida Workforce Development Association sponsors the Workforce Professional Development Summit. This year's theme is "Building Brighter Futures: Florida's Workforce Revolution." The conference will offer a comprehensive range of workshops specifically designed to support workforce staff at all levels within their organizations. The focus will be on providing resources to advance the workforce system in alignment with WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). The Center will be presenting our Key Component Workforce System Alignment tool during the CareerSource Suncoast's Registered Apprenticeship workshop. 

Please note that the deadline to register for the Summit is Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

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Florida Workforce Professional Development Summit
Sep 02

Monterey, CA

CWA Meeting of the Minds

California Workforce Association Meeting of the Minds

This national workforce development conference focuses on training, growth, and America’s economic future. CWA's Meeting of the Minds is where national and local leaders, workforce boards, policymakers, and business partners come together for a convening dedicated to advancing workforce development as a key driver of economic progress.

Local Workforce Development Boards will share how they are helping businesses expand by connecting them with talent and training solutions that address real-time skill gaps. Experts will also discuss current Congressional and Administration proposals to increase federal funding for worker training initiatives.

Mark your calendar so you don't miss this opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the future of work in America.

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California Workforce Association Meeting of the Minds
Aug 25

Denver, CO

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) Business Services Academy

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) Business Services Academy

NAWDP is teaming up with host sponsors Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association to offer an academy designed to equip workforce professionals working with businesses and employers with the tools, knowledge, and expertise needed to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of business services. This event will offer comprehensive training, expert guidance, career advancement opportunity, and networking.

The Center of Excellence's Senior Subject Matter Expert, Melissa Aguilar-Southard, and Dun and Bradstreet's Senior Account Director, Bill Greene, will be presenting an engaging and informative workshop designed specifically for business service team members. This session is tailored to provide an understanding of how Registered Apprenticeship programs can and should align with your business services strategy. Through interactive discussions and the presentation of data participants will learn how to effectively embed subject matter expertise into their workflow empowering attendees to make informed business decisions and enhance customer service delivery. By the end of the workshop, business service representatives will be equipped with practical strategies and actionable insights to seamlessly incorporate apprenticeship programs into their work to support businesses and meet their unique needs.

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2025 NAWDP Business Services Academy