Welcome to the Workforce Development Network (WDN) website. The Workforce Development Network (WDN) is a private, not-for- profit organization based in Albany, New York. WDN is a division of NYATEP, the association that represents the locally based workforce system in New York State. Under the leadership of Executive Director John Twomey, NYATEP has been providing information, advocacy, training, and technical assistance to strengthen the local delivery of high quality workforce development services for more than 15 years.

• Center for an Urban Future Report: Bad English

• “Technology Puts Young People Out of Work”

• CNN Money Article: Initial jobless claims fall to lowest level since 2008

• Non-Traditional College Students: Addressing Barriers to Access and Persistence

• Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce  released a report entitled “What’s It Worth: the Economic Value of College Majors”

• ETA Information and Timeline Regarding the Workforce Innovation Fund 

• Year Up's Program Initial Impacts

• WIA Approps Final Letter FY12

• “Why is Chronic Joblessness on the Rise?”

• Top 20 Requested Items on USDOL Website

• USDOL to Launch Skills Training Grant Competition on May 2

• Employment Grows in March – Jobless Rate Drops

• USDOL Publishes Lower Living Standard Income Levels for 2011

• Best Jobs in America from CNBC

• President Obama Announces Members of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competiveness

• Oregon Business Creates “Fund WIA” Web Site

• The National Youth Employment Coaltion Brief: “State and Local Policy for Reconnecting Youth”

• CEOs for Cities Launches $1 Million Talent Dividend Competition to Boost Talent in America’s Cities

• 2011 Combined Congressional Calendar

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