PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wisconsin - The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) announced a partnership that will further their common mission to connect a knowledgeable and skilled workforce with the needs of business and industry. NAWB and NC3 believe that through this collaboration the workforce development boards and industry can meet their respective objectives. The partnership between NAWB-NC3 will:
"NAWB is committed to the advancement of our nation's workforce," said NAWB CEO Ron Painter. "Closing the skills gap requires partnerships between industry and workforce boards. We know how critical it is for workforce development boards to have the information, support and engagement of industry if they are to address both individual and local economic needs. This partnership with NC3 will help the workforce development system meet the evolving needs of the transportation, aviation, manufacturing, construction trades, and energy industry sectors."