The National Labor Exchange (NLx) is an electronic labor-exchange network, created in 2007 in a partnership agreement between NASWA and DirectEmployers Association (DirectEmployers). This is an unprecedented public-private partnership that leverages private non-profit-owned technology with existing state workforce agency resources.

DirectEmployers Association is a nonprofit HR consortium of leading global employers formed to improve labor market efficiency through the sharing of best practices, research and the development of technology.

Learn more about NLx jobs, who participates, where NLx jobs are distributed, benefits to employers and jobseekers, how the NLx validates employers, and other services are available through the NLx partnership.

The NLx partnership offers state workforce agencies a number of no-cost services, including: downloads and uploads of jobs openings, indexing, microsites, hosted state job banks, jobseeker analytics, and the Hilton Honors Military Program. Targeted training and technical assistance, is available upon request.

Governance for the NLx is provided by a steering committee comprised of 6 NASWA members (state labor exchange staff), 6 DirectEmployers members (HR and compliance professionals), and staff from the respective organizations. The steering committee meets biannually, with ad hoc meetings scheduled as needed.