Community of Practice
The National Labor Exchange (NLx) offers ways for workforce, education and economic development stakeholders to collaborate, exchange ideas and learn from peers about the NLx and related data-driven initiatives.
Participation is flexible, with opportunities for individuals and organizations to engage based on their interests, capacity, and role.
The NLx Community of Practice is a collaborative network that shares knowledge, exchanges ideas, and co-creates solutions and services that support the NLx and strengthen the labor exchange ecosystem nationwide.
Participation in the Community of Practice is open to members of NASWA and DirectEmployers Association (DE) who want to deepen their involvement in the NLx.
NLx Leadership Committee
The NLx Community of Practice is guided by the NLx Leadership Committee, which ensures NLx priorities are aligned with NASWA and DE member needs, provides representation from both NASWA and DE, and facilitates engagement between industry and public workforce system stakeholders.
Leadership roles include:
- Chair and Vice Chair: Provide strategic direction and coordination
- Workgroup Leads: Facilitate specialized groups on technical, events, and policy topics related to the NLx
- Members-at-Large: Bring diverse perspectives and support NLx community projects
Benefits of Participating
- Build connections with peers across states and industries.
- Attend webinars, focus groups, and trainings focused on topics relevant to states and employers, including labor exchange systems, career exploration, policy, talent pipeline development, job search and more.
- Join workgroups on data and technology, events and activities, and policy and practice.
- Contribute to shaping the future of the NLx through a variety of collaborative projects and feedback opportunities.