
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.
COVID-19 Response & Recovery

Supporting A Trained Direct Care Workforce In Facility Settings During And After The Covid-19 Pandemic
Read More

Understanding & Supporting the On-Demand Workforce
Read More

State Strategies to Leverage RESEA in Response to COVID-19
Read More
Featured
Using Data To Advance Digital Skills: A State Playbook

To assist states in closing digital skill gaps and preparing for digital equity planning, this brief offers key questions and resources for state leaders to consider.
Meet Our Team
Rachael Stephens, Program Director
Sally Rood, Senior Policy Analyst
Jordan Morang, Policy Analyst
Sophia Yager, Policy Analyst
Katie Nichols, Policy Coordinator
Projects
-
NGA Workforce Innovation Network
Learn more… -
The States’ Role in National Defense
Learn more… -
Workforce Development Technical Assistance Program
Learn more… -
Preparing the Future Workforce Now
Learn more… -
Rural Prosperity Through the Arts & Creative Sector
Learn more… -
Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship
Learn more↗
Workforce Development Library

Workforce Development Technical Assistance Program
Read More

Using Data to Advance Digital Skills: A State Playbook
Read More

Help Wanted: Building a Pipeline to Address the Children’s Mental Health Provider Workforce Shortage
Read More

The Key Role of Community Colleges in Scaling Apprenticeship Programs Statewide
Read More

Leveraging Registered Apprenticeship to Build a Thriving and Inclusive Economy
Read More

Governors Discuss Computer Science Education with Secretary Gina Raimondo and Fortune 500 CEOs
Read More

A Look at America’s Return to Work
Read More

Governors’ Leadership Remains Key to Advancing Apprenticeship in America
Read More

Governors Convene in Person for 114th National Governors Association Winter Meeting
Read More
Economic Policy Library

Jobs and the Economy in the U.S. in the Wake of COVID-19: Key Issues Facing Governors
Read More

National Governors Association Announces Second Phase of Workforce Innovation Network
Read More

Briefing on American Rescue Act funds for Travel, Tourism and Recreation
Read More

Letter on Canadian – U.S. Border Restrictions
Read More

NGA 2021 Summer Meeting
Read More

National Governors Association Launches State Equitable Recovery Coalition to Help States Advance Inclusive Economic Growth
Read More

Streamlining State Business Regulatory Processes to Support Economic Recovery
Read More

State of the States – 2021
Read More

NGA and NASWA Letter to Secretary of Labor Regarding Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Read More