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Webinar: July 9, 2026, 2 PM EST
Description:
As a workforce professional in education, you do more than teach, you empower adult learners to unlock life-changing career opportunities. However, ensuring their classroom success aligns with real-world employment outcomes requires education, workforce, and industry to speak the exact same language. Join David Barch and Alexis Franks with the NAWDP team for an interactive virtual session designed specifically for workforce educators. We will explore how NAWDP resources and the Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) credential can complement your institutional mission, elevate your professional credibility, and strengthen your community's workforce ecosystem.
Speakers:
Alexis Franks, Director of Membership, NAWDP
Alexis Franks, Director of Membership, has over a decade of experience in workforce development. Alexis has designed and implemented innovative programs for both youth and adult populations. She has also played a key role in growing dynamic Business Services programs and strengthening connections between employers and the workforce. In her role at NAWDP, Alexis supports the needs of workforce professionals nationwide, enhancing membership engagement and ensuring that the organization continues to meet
the evolving demands of the field. She has also honed skills in managing membership programs, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational growth. Alexis is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) with areas of expertise including managing programmatic performance, motivating teams to achieve impactful results, and empowering communities through workforce initiatives.
the evolving demands of the field. She has also honed skills in managing membership programs, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational growth. Alexis is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) with areas of expertise including managing programmatic performance, motivating teams to achieve impactful results, and empowering communities through workforce initiatives.
David Barch, Director of Vendor Relations and Special Projects, NAWDP
With over 15 years as a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP), David navigated the workforce ecosystem as an entrepreneur, case manager, and program manager. His leadership spans WIA/WIOA adult, youth, and dislocated worker programs, as well as SNAP E&T initiatives. Currently, he serves as the Director of Vendor Relations and Special Projects for the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), where he leverages my diverse frontline and administrative experience to drive national workforce excellence.
