Are you ready to participate in the “Challenge” from the Department of Labor (DOL)?

ASTD Staff

The Department of Labor is inviting workforce development professionals to participate in the Tools for America's Job Seekers Challenge. The Challenge seeks to help jobseekers and workforce development professionals identify and use online job search and career advancem... More »

We continue to “converse” with Congress!

ASTD Staff

As most of you know, at ASTD's International Conference held this past June in Washington, DC, a group of us went up to Capitol Hill and participated in our "Congressional Conversations" event. Well, we are going back to the Hill to continue our conversations! Since Con... More »

President's Chief Performance Officer to Speak at TPM-ASPA Conference

ASTD Staff

Hot off the presses! It is confirmed that Jeffrey Zients, the nation's first Chief Performance Officer, will be speaking at the upcoming conference hosted by The Public Manager and the American Society for Public Administration. The conference will be held November 2-3 ... More »

ASTD, CPLP and Local Workforce Investment Boards.

ASTD Staff

As many of your know, local and state workforce investment boards (WIBs) are in a position, as part of their role, to "certify" industry recognized certification and training programs that will enhance the skills of clients in their workforce systems. Once WIBs certify ... More »

Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization: Is It Really Needed?

ASTD Staff

For those of you who regularly read my blog, thank you for that. You have heard me regularly speak about the importance of WIA reauthorization and what should be in the new legislation. As you may know, though, Congress earlier this year held several hearings in both th... More »