About the Academy
The Workforce Development Academy (WDA) provides training to the workforce development community of practitioners who support the re-engineering and re-training of America's workforce, a national priority imperative for economic stability and for continued leadership in a changing global marketplace. Dedicated to the advancement of the workforce development profession, the WDA offers professional development opportunities including:
Participants in the WDA’s programs include:
- college administrators with responsibility for workforce development activities that focus on the emerging and incumbent workforce
- educators and trainers in universities and colleges
- secondary school educators
- human resources professionals
- workforce and economic development practitioners (one-stops, partner agencies, etc.)
- private sector trainers
- proprietary school personnel
- individuals interested in pursuing careers in workforce development.
The Workforce Development Academy began as a collaboration between the University of Virginia and the Virginia Community College System. Sponsors include CVS Pharmacy Inc., Virginia Manufacturers Association, Virginia Economic Developers Association, and Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association.
Required Course
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NCED 006
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Intro to Workforce Development Professional Competencies Part 1
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NCED 007
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Intro to Workforce Development Professional Competencies Part II
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or NCED 008
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Intro Workforce Development Professional Competencies
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