Hear from Alexis Franks, Director of Membership with NAWDP, Anthony Featherstone, Executive Director of WorkSource Montgomery, and Kirkland Murray, President of the Maryland Workforce Association, each offering valuable insights into aligning economic development with workforce strategy, developing inclusive systems, and supporting professionals at every career stage.

You’ll hear insights on…

• Connecting workforce development with economic advancement through intentional system building

• Strategies for cultivating leadership and sustaining impact in community workforce programs

• The role of associations like NAWDP in uniting professionals across the country

• Building trust and delivering value in publicly funded workforce initiatives

• Supporting frontline professionals and new talent in navigating and growing within the field

Tune in on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear how national and local leaders are “raising the bar” in workforce development.