
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 Propose Bold Economic Investments in 2023 State of the State Addresses
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Governors Focus on Affordable Housing
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Request for engagement on the guidance and rulemakings in the Financial Data Transparency Act
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Expanding Child Care for Student Parents and Training Pathways for Early Childhood Educators
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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

States Collaborate to Combat Health Worker Shortage
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Addressing the Dearth of Digital Skills Data: Opportunities for States
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State Workforce System Leaders Highlight Shared Challenges and Opportunities for Partnership at Bi-Annual Workforce Symposium
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National Association of State Workforce Board Chairs
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National Association of State Liaisons for Workforce Development Partnerships
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Workforce Development Technical Assistance Program
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Using Data to Advance Digital Skills: A State Playbook
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Help Wanted: Building a Pipeline to Address the Children’s Mental Health Provider Workforce Shortage
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The Key Role of Community Colleges in Scaling Apprenticeship Programs Statewide
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Economic Policy Library

National Governors Association Announces Second Phase of Workforce Innovation Network
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Briefing on American Rescue Act funds for Travel, Tourism and Recreation
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Letter on Canadian – U.S. Border Restrictions
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NGA 2021 Summer Meeting
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State Equitable Recovery Coalition
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National Governors Association Launches State Equitable Recovery Coalition to Help States Advance Inclusive Economic Growth
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Streamlining State Business Regulatory Processes to Support Economic Recovery
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State of the States – 2021
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Economic Development
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