NGA CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES

The NGA Center for Best Practices teams and divisions develop innovative solutions to today’s most pressing public policy challenges. The center is the only research and development firm that directly serves the nation’s governors.

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State of the States: Student and School Staff Health and Wellness

State of the States: Student and School Staff Health and Wellness

During their State of the State addresses in 2022, Governors highlighted the need for increased social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health supports for students and school staff. By Catherine Van ...
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Making the Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Making the Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At the 2022 NGA Winter Workforce Symposium, State workforce development leaders engaged with business leaders and subject matter experts on the benefits of advancing equitable employment for underserved and marginalized ...
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Empowering Returning Citizens to Connect to Higher Education and Employment Opportunities

Empowering Returning Citizens to Connect to Higher Education and Employment Opportunities

The 2022 NGA Winter Workforce Symposium Highlight featured a session on empowering people leaving prison in the workforce through connecting them to higher education and employment opportunities. by Rachel Hirsch ...
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Addressing the Dearth of Digital Skills Data: Opportunities for States

Addressing the Dearth of Digital Skills Data: Opportunities for States

Governors are working to address the digital skill divide and upskill local workforces for the future. by Katherine Ash States across the nation are advancing digital equity by forming coalitions, ...
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2021-2022 CHAIRMAN’S INITIATIVE

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION

Jobs that require computer science skills and knowledge will only continue to grow during the 21st century. Especially as more remote working opportunities arise, state leaders want to ensure that graduates have the skills they need to find high-paying jobs without leaving the state. Governors are leading the charge to identify best practices in expanding access to computer science education in K-12 schools across the country. Governor Hutchinson’s Initiative focuses on expanding access to computer science opportunities, including how to ensure equitable access to computer science education.

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  • Children And Families
  • Cybersecurity
  • Energy
  • Environment

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    State of the States: Student and School Staff Health and Wellness

    State of the States: Student and School Staff Health and Wellness

    During their State of the State addresses in 2022, Governors highlighted the need for increased social, emotional, mental, and behavioral ...
    Read More
    Making the Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Making the Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    At the 2022 NGA Winter Workforce Symposium, State workforce development leaders engaged with business leaders and subject matter experts on ...
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    Skills-Driven State Community of Practice

    Skills-Driven State Community of Practice

    The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center), in partnership with Jobs for the Future (JFF), has launched ...
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    Human Services Policy Advisors Institute

    Human Services Policy Advisors Institute

    The Human Services Policy Advisors Institute is a series of monthly calls that bring together governors’ policy advisors and state ...
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    Empowering Returning Citizens to Connect to Higher Education and Employment Opportunities

    Empowering Returning Citizens to Connect to Higher Education and Employment Opportunities

    The 2022 NGA Winter Workforce Symposium Highlight featured a session on empowering people leaving prison in the workforce through connecting ...
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    Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce Learning Collaborative

    Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce Learning Collaborative

    The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices is working with States in a new learning collaborative on strategies to ...
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    Addressing the Dearth of Digital Skills Data: Opportunities for States

    Addressing the Dearth of Digital Skills Data: Opportunities for States

    Governors are working to address the digital skill divide and upskill local workforces for the future. by Katherine Ash States ...
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    State Workforce System Leaders Highlight Shared Challenges and Opportunities for Partnership at Bi-Annual Workforce Symposium

    State Workforce System Leaders Highlight Shared Challenges and Opportunities for Partnership at Bi-Annual Workforce Symposium

    State workforce development boards and agencies play a crucial role in driving innovation and best practices that lead to better ...
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    National Association of State Workforce Board Chairs

    National Association of State Workforce Board Chairs

    The Association provides a vehicle for state workforce board chairs and staff directors to learn from the experiences of others ...
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    National Association of State Liaisons for Workforce Development Partnerships

    National Association of State Liaisons for Workforce Development Partnerships

    The Association offers an orderly and effective means for state representatives to collectively speak on issues of concern related to ...
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    Workforce Development Technical Assistance Program

    Workforce Development Technical Assistance Program

    Through this program NGA provides state workforce system leaders with best practice research, strategic planning and meeting facilitation, access to ...
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    State Targeted Violence Prevention: Programming & Key Performance Indicators

    State Targeted Violence Prevention: Programming & Key Performance Indicators

    A resource to develop communities statewide that are well-equipped to prevent targeted violence. (Download) State Targeted Violence Prevention The following ...
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