The leading voice for #workforcedevelopment boards across the country and on Capitol Hill. NAWB represents and advocates for the nation's more than 590 Workforce Development Boards, which coordinate with education and economic development stakeholders to administer regional workforce programs which meet the needs of job seekers, career-seekers, businesses, and communities. Our nation's investments in workforce development create a comprehensive system to provide America with a highly skilled workforce that competes in the global economy. NAWB is the only association that advocates for Workforce Development Boards. NAWB works closely with policy makers in Washington, D.C. to inform national strategy relating to the public workforce system and our partners in education, economic development, labor, and business.