Steve Bent

This year the International Association of Workforce Professionals embarked on a new era in our history, making major changes to our awards program.  Linda DeMore, Sharon Mike and Jenny Yarian-Scalpelli worked tirelessly to create a new awards program that streamlines the number of awards and the criteria. Change is difficult, but we are excited by

Approximately 4.6 million youth ages 16 to 24 were neither in school nor employed in 2016. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA), enacted in July 2014, provides, in part, grants to states and local areas to assist youth—particularly out-of-school youth—in accessing employment, education, and training services. It also emphasizes the provision of work experiences to

Thank you for your membership in the International Association of Workforce Professionals.  Your personalized membership card is available through the IAWP membership site. Here are the three steps (with examples) on how to print your custom membership card. 1. Login to your member profile here.*  2. Upload your photo by clicking on the box “photo

Thanks to all who participated to the tremendous success of the 105th Workforce Development Conference. The 2018 Workforce Development Conference was hosted in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 17-20, 2018. Highlights included: more than 20 hours of educational content, higher attendance, increased first-time attendees, growing international participation, great sponsors, networking activities and much more. The Flash, the

Think about your first 90 days in your role. Remember the anticipation, the ambition and dedication you felt. Who greeted you at the door? How did you learn about the company’s products and business model? When did you meet your teammates? Did you fill out benefit forms, tax forms, and review the handbook? What kind

Mary Riddell, retired Director of Administraton and Conference Planning for the International Association of Workforce Professionals, passed away at age 67 on June 5, 2018.  Mary was born November 20, 1950 and was the daughter of the late and Valentine Ardele Hill Willhite and Ralph Vernon Willhite. Many members remember Mary fondly as a dedicated

Final Days to Register Today for the 2018 Workforce Development Conference Are you ready to add some fun to your summer?  Join us for the 2018 Workforce Development Conference, June 17-20, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio as we convene in the Queen City to explore emerging workforce trends and share ideas within the national workforce community.

In celebration of the establishment of IAWP 105 years ago on June 11, 1913, Membership Chair Stephanie Stevens is kicking off IAWP Membership Day. Stephanie asks chapter leaders to do something to celebrate locally with chapter members and other guests. For example, have an ice cream social, sponsor a speaker, have a meet and greet

Hot of the press. Here’s the 2018 Workforce Development Conference Official Program. For conference details and to register, please click here.