
Workforce Development & Economic Policy
A top priority of the nation’s Governors is expanding economic opportunity and advancing the nation’s global competitiveness by developing the skilled workforce and economic environment required for individuals, businesses and communities to thrive and prosper. As the chief executive officers of their states, Governors are responsible for setting strategic priorities that align workforce and economic development activities across their states toward a shared vision of societal and economic wellbeing. The NGA Center supports the nation’s Governors by sharing best practices and providing technical assistance services to state leaders including Governors’ economic policy advisors, Governors’ workforce development policy advisors, state economic development organization leaders, state workforce development board chairs and state workforce agency leaders. Focus areas include reducing barriers to economic participation; fostering economic dynamism and job growth; and providing training and employment opportunities that support employers’ talent needs and lead to family-sustaining careers.
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Disability Employment
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How Governors Can Execute Their Vision for Workforce Development: Policy Levers Available Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
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Governors Urge Congress to Finalize FY23 Spending Package
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How Six States Are Planning To Advance Digital Skills For Equitable Economic Participation

Governors are prioritizing digital skill development across the education and training continuum, from K-12 curriculum to upskilling and reskilling for workers and adult learners.
Meet The Team
- Rachael Stephens Parker, Program Director
- Jack Porter, Senior Policy Analyst
- Sally Rood, Senior Policy Analyst
- Jordan Morang, Policy Analyst
- Sophia Yager, Policy Analyst
- Katie Nichols, Policy Coordinator
Projects
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NGA Workforce Innovation Network
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Expanding Disability Employment
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Workforce Development Technical Assistance Program
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Preparing the Future Workforce Now
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Rural Prosperity Through the Arts & Creative Sector
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Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship
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Workforce Development Library

State Strategies to Foster Inclusive Apprenticeships for People with Disabilities
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Summer 2022 Workforce Symposium: Engaging Stakeholders to Advance Digital Skills
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State Workforce Leaders Convene in Oklahoma City to Share Best Practices, Common Challenges at Bi-Annual Symposium
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Advancing Economic Mobility for Low-Income Families: Policy Options for Governors
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Skills-Driven State Community of Practice
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Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce Learning Collaborative
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Leveraging Technology for Human-Centered One-Stop Workforce Service Delivery
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Governors Welcome Action to Address Teacher Shortages
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Governors Focus on the Recovery of Travel and Tourism at the NGA Summer Meeting
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Economic Policy Library

State Business Regulations
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Governors Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Competition Legislation
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Governors Focus on the Recovery of Travel and Tourism at the NGA Summer Meeting
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K-12 Computer Science Education – NGA 2022 Summer Meeting
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Governors Call for Bipartisan Compromise on Passing Competition Legislation
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NGA 2022 Summer Meeting
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Letter on FY2023 Appropriations – Economic Recovery and Revitalization Task Force
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Learning from State Regulatory Streamlining Efforts
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One-Stop Portals Help Businesses Navigate State Regulations
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