During the 2023 NGA Winter Workforce Symposium a discussion was held on how state economic development and workforce development activities can become better aligned to meet the needs of employers and the workforce alike.
Over the last few years, the COVID-19 rebound coupled with a tight labor market has put pressure on economic development and workforce development leaders at every level of government to make smart, strategic investments that help job seekers advance and support business growth. Federal investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and energy sectors passed by the 117th Congress are only increasing the urgency. In response, Governors are improving coordination of economic and workforce development efforts to relieve the effects of these pressures and support economic growth and investment.
During the 2023 NGA Winter Workforce Symposium, Governors’ workforce policy advisors and members of two NGA affiliate networks, the National Association of State Workforce Board Chairs and the National Association of State Liaisons for Workforce Development Partnerships discussed how state economic development and workforce development activities can become better aligned to meet the needs of employers and the workforce alike.
Wesley Feist, Director of Montana’s State Workforce Innovation Board (SWIB), Kurt…
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