Navigating Workforce System Consolidation: Policy Guidance for Local Leaders
This event is being jointly hosted with the National Association of Workforce Boards. Please email nawb@nawb.org with registration or login issues.
The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) are hosting a joint webinar, Navigating Workforce System Consolidation: Policy Guidance for Local Leaders, on Wednesday, May 6, at 2pm ET. This session will guide local officials and workforce leaders through new policy guidance on workforce system consolidation, including an overview of the law, the typical consolidation process, key talking points for stakeholder engagement, and the practical tools featured in the new report. Attendees will gain clear, actionable insights to help their communities prepare for and navigate proposals to consolidate or redesignate workforce areas.
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