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Overview

The National Association of State Workforce Board Chairs equips the chairs, members, and staff of gubernatorially-appointed state workforce boards responsible for overseeing state workforce development systems to build their leadership capacity, collectively influence federal workforce policy, and become catalysts for state workforce development system reforms.

The purpose of the association is to provide a unified voice for state workforce boards on national policy issues, to strengthen the nation's employment, training, and education systems, and collaborate with other national organizations engaged in areas of common interest.

The mission of the association is to:

• Build strategic alliances among stakeholders, including education, employers, labor, and government, at the state and national levels.
• Assist state board chairs build more effective boards capable of achieving state workforce development goals.
• Effectively influence national workforce policy. 

Overall, the National Association of State Workforce Board Chairs provides its members with opportunities to:

• learn about accomplishments of other state boards;
• explore leading-edge state workforce development strategies to:
• foster customer-friendly systems and programs,
• overcome barriers to reform,
• adapt quality practices, and
• engage the employer community;
• gain a greater understanding of federal programs and initiatives;
• influence and examine the impact of relevant federal legislation and policy;
• build the capacity and improve the effectiveness of state boards; and
• network with colleagues from across the country who are charged with similar responsibilities and are facing similar challenges.

The primary vehicle for the exchange of information are the two meetings convened in the winter and summer of each year. The summer meeting, which is the association's annual meeting, is hosted by the workforce board of the state in which the meeting is held. The winter meeting is held in Washington, D.C.

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