What is IAWP?
Founded in 1913, The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) is a professional association for members who work in public and private workforce development programs. With over 13,000 members worldwide, IAWP is a non-profit educational association exclusively dedicated to workforce professionals with a rich tradition and history of contributions to workforce excellence.
IAWP members form an integral part of the success of the workforce development system. IAWP is a worldwide professional association available to all individuals with a common interest in workforce systems.
IAWP members receive the tools and resources they need to effectively contribute to the workforce development system daily. By providing relevant education, timely and informative communication and valuable findings of pertinent research, IAWP equips its members with knowledge, information and practical tools for success. Through its network of local and regional chapters, IAWP is preparing its members for the challenges of tomorrow.
Objectives of the Association:
Enhance the individual competence, knowledge, and proficiency of members interested in all occupations in the Workforce Development arena.
Provide a forum for the exchange of information.
Support administrators in carrying out programs and to assist in the continued improvement of the administration of programs and services.
Promote public and legislative awareness of the proficient services provided by the personnel of the programs.
Provide information to members on proposed legislation and policy matters affecting these programs.
Foster a close working relationship with organizations that have common concerns regarding the improvement of the Workforce Development arena.
Contribute toward the advancement of peace, goodwill, and international understanding through world fellowship among persons engaged in these programs.
IAWP members form an integral part of the success of the workforce development system. IAWP is a worldwide professional association available to all individuals with a common interest in workforce systems.
IAWP members receive the tools and resources they need to effectively contribute to the workforce development system daily. By providing relevant education, timely and informative communication and valuable findings of pertinent research, IAWP equips its members with knowledge, information and practical tools for success. Through its network of local and regional chapters, IAWP is preparing its members for the challenges of tomorrow.
Objectives of the Association:
Enhance the individual competence, knowledge, and proficiency of members interested in all occupations in the Workforce Development arena.
Provide a forum for the exchange of information.
Support administrators in carrying out programs and to assist in the continued improvement of the administration of programs and services.
Promote public and legislative awareness of the proficient services provided by the personnel of the programs.
Provide information to members on proposed legislation and policy matters affecting these programs.
Foster a close working relationship with organizations that have common concerns regarding the improvement of the Workforce Development arena.
Contribute toward the advancement of peace, goodwill, and international understanding through world fellowship among persons engaged in these programs.
Mission statement:
We inform, educate, develop and recognize workforce professionals across Oregon
