
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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State Longitudinal Data Ecosystem

Building Systems for Success: Key Considerations for Youth Apprenticeship System Design

Service as a Pathway to Economic Opportunity: A Roadmap for Governors

Advancing Apprenticeship: Opportunities For States And Business To Create And Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs
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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

Governors Leading on Skills-Based Hiring to Open Opportunity Pathways

How Governors Are Addressing Housing Access and Affordability and the Connection to Workforce Success

Governors Lead the Way on Behavioral Health Workforce Needs

Governors Lead on Solutions to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

Strategies For Deploying Surface Transportation Funds For Workforce Development And Postsecondary Education

Reevaluating Degree Requirements For Government Jobs

NGA Meeting Highlight: How Two Governors are Addressing Barriers to Work

Aligning State Economic and Workforce Development Strategies for Resilient and Vibrant Economies

State Workforce Leaders Explore Strategies for Confronting Talent Shortages at NGA Winter Workforce Symposium
Economic Policy Library

Governors Engage with Federal Officials

Nation’s Governors Meet with President Biden to Urge Action on Debt Ceiling and Bipartisan Priorities

Governors Call for Fiscal Stability

Understanding the State and Territory Role in Implementing the CHIPS for America Fund

Governors Urge Congress to Finalize FY23 Spending Package

6 States Awarded Grant Funding to Boost Workforce Participation, Economic Mobility

States Convening to Discuss Improving Economic Mobility
