NASWA

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is a membership organization serving state workforce agencies and connecting them through policy, programs, resources, and professional development. Based in Washington, D.C., NASWA represents member interests through government relations, legislative priorities, policy committees, legislative tracking, and letters and testimony. It offers membership benefits, regional networks, conferences, webinars, and other meetings that help workforce professionals share knowledge and engage with emerging issues.

NASWA’s programs and services address workforce and unemployment insurance operations. They include the National Labor Exchange, the Multistate Data Collaborative, and support centers and networks focused on unemployment insurance integrity, information technology, interstate connections, and data exchange. The organization also provides custom solutions, including behavioral insights, data products and partnerships, technology support, training development and delivery, and workforce and unemployment insurance support services. Its learning and resource offerings include reports, artificial intelligence resources, awards, newsletters, and a job board. NASWA also provides opportunities to partner, participate in an affiliate program, and respond to business opportunities and requests for proposals.