
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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Governors Call on Congress to Keep Government Open

Early Wins: A Tailored Tool For A Big Problem

State and Local Leaders Urge Congress to Extend TANF Program

Governors Urge Congress to pass appropriations for fiscal year 2024
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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
- Jack Porter, Senior Policy Analyst
- Sally Rood, Senior Policy Analyst
- Jordan Morang, Policy Analyst
- Sophia Yager, Policy Analyst
- Abigail Rhim, 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
States Expand Employment and Training Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Governors Praise Senate for Protecting Education, Workforce Funding
States collaborate to deliver results for the on-demand workforce
Governors Applaud Signing of New Job Training Law
Innovation, International Cooperation and the Future of Work Take Center Stage at the 2018 NGA Summer Meeting

Governors: Passage of Perkins Reauthorization a Win for States and Students

NGA 2018 Summer Meeting
Governors: Senate’s Career and Technical Education Bill Will Fuel Innovation

Aligning State Systems for a Talent-Driven Economy: A Road Map for States
Economic Policy Library
Marketplace Fairness
Testimony – Business Activity Tax

New Engines of Growth: Five Roles for Arts, Culture and Design
Testimony – Enhanced Rescission Authority
Testimony – ARRA Oversight
Testimony – Stimulus Oversight
Testimony – Economic and Employment Impact of the Arts and Music Industry

Arts & the Economy: Using Arts and Culture to Stimulate State Economic Development
