About 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.

Watch the Video "IAWP and You"

What People are Saying...

From a speech delivered at the 2009 International Educational Conference

"Your mission and the mission of my agency, the Employment and Training Administration, are very much entwined. Our mission is 'to promote pathways to economic liberty for individuals and families working to achieve the American Dream.' Your mission is to make sure that workforce professionals are prepared for the workforce challenges of tomorrow. You equip the workforce system to be relevant."

Joe Juarez, Region IV Administrator
Employment & Training Administration
US Department of Labor

"I joined IAWP mainly to access ongoing education and training required for re-certification as a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF). What I found, in addition to the education, was a unique opportunity to network with colleagues from all parts of the workforce investment system; exchange ideas and add to my "toolbox" of resources for use with clients and other One-Stop partners."

Anna D. Banks, GCDF
Essex County College-Newark One-Stop
New Jersey Chapter

"I commend IAWP's ongoing focus on providing education and training opportunities to its membership. The needs of our Workforce Development Customers are changing. Workforce professionals will need to stay abreast of the very best approaches to delivering employment, training, and related services to workers and employers. IAWP helps us do that, and I am proud to be a member".

Roger Shackleford
Executive Director Employment and Training
NC Department of Commerce

"IAWP affords members the opportunity to meet co-workers from the entire spectrum of workforce professionals. There is no better way to educate yourself about current workforce issues than being a member of this organization."

Jackie Haliburton
Veterans' Employment Representative II
NC Employment Security Commission

"When I joined IAWP I did not realize the extent of its contributions to the quality of our work. The knowledge IAWP has helped me obtain from all over the world has changed my life; it has broadened my view on both - the workforce professionals and the individual. I appreciate being one of this great and outstanding family."

Nils Freivalds, Past-President
IAWP Latvia Chapter

"Continued membership in IAWP in retirement helps one remain connected to their colleagues and friends as well as stay informed of the developments (at the State Chapter and International level) in the work they chose as a career. I would urge those members who are planning retirement soon to make arrangements to continue their IAWP membership and to stay active in their chapters."

Tom Ivory

Former International Retiree Chair

Colorado Chapter

Our Mission

The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) is a worldwide professional association available to all individuals with a common interest in workforce systems. IAWP equips members for success providing the highest quality of education, leadership, information exchange, and recognition of excellence through a network of local, regional and International chapters preparing members for the workforce challenges of tomorrow.

Our Objectives

To enhance the individual competence, knowledge and proficiency of members interested in all occupations in the Workforce Development arena.
To provide an international forum for the exchange of information.
To support administrators in carrying out programs; and to assist in the continued improvement of the administration of programs and services.
To promote public and legislative awareness of the proficient services provided by the personnel of these programs.
To provide information to members on proposed legislation and policy matters affecting these programs.
To foster a close working relationship with organizations that have common concerns regarding the improvement of the Workforce Development arena.
To contribute toward the advancement of peace, goodwill, and international understanding through world fellowship among persons engaged in these programs.

IAWP Code of Ethics

As a member of IAWP, I will . . .

Uphold the standards of my profession;

Search continually for new truths, methods and techniques;

Keep myself fully informed of all developments in workforce systems;

Cooperate with all others in this field in the use of common knowledge;

Accept membership in this association as a personal responsibility;

Dedicate myself actively to discharge these obligations; and

Declare myself to that end.

IAWP's History

IAWP was founded in 1913. By that time, there were 62 public employment offices in the United States distributed over 19 states. Of these, state governments operated 55, and seven were run by municipalities. The need for uniformity in methods, procedures, and the exchange of information and ideas was realized by many managers and officials of these agencies.

One such manager, W.M. Leiserson, superintendent of the Wisconsin Employment Offices, had the idea for the International Association of Personnel in Employment Security. His letter, dated June 11, 1913, to managers of these offices, began: "Would you be interested in the organization of an American association of public employment offices?"

The response was enthusiastic. The first meeting, which was held in Chicago, Dec. 19-20, 1913, with 14 recorded delegates attending.


Home About IAWP Join IAWP Education and Training Organizational Leadership Information Exchange Recognition of Excellence International Outreach Certified Workforce Specialist Upcoming Events IAPES Foundation Contact Us	About 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. Watch the Video "IAWP and You" What People are Saying... From a speech delivered at the 2009 International Educational Conference "Your mission and the mission of my agency, the Employment and Training Administration, are very much entwined. Our mission is 'to promote pathways to economic liberty for individuals and families working to achieve the American Dream.' Your mission is to make sure that workforce professionals are prepared for the workforce challenges of tomorrow. You equip the workforce system to be relevant." *Joe Juarez, Region IV Administrator Employment & Training Administration US Department of Labor "I joined IAWP mainly to access ongoing education and training required for re-certification as a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF). What I found, in addition to the education, was a unique opportunity to network with colleagues from all parts of the workforce investment system; exchange ideas and add to my "toolbox" of resources for use with clients and other One-Stop partners." Anna D. Banks, GCDF Essex County College-Newark One-Stop New Jersey Chapter "I commend IAWP's ongoing focus on providing education and training opportunities to its membership. The needs of our Workforce Development Customers are changing. Workforce professionals will need to stay abreast of the very best approaches to delivering employment, training, and related services to workers and employers. IAWP helps us do that, and I am proud to be a member". Roger Shackleford* Executive Director Employment and Training NC Department of Commerce "IAWP affords members the opportunity to meet co-workers from the entire spectrum of workforce professionals. There is no better way to educate yourself about current workforce issues than being a member of this organization." *Jackie Haliburton* Veterans' Employment Representative II NC Employment Security Commission "When I joined IAWP I did not realize the extent of its contributions to the quality of our work. The knowledge IAWP has helped me obtain from all over the world has changed my life; it has broadened my view on both - the workforce professionals and the individual. I appreciate being one of this great and outstanding family." *Nils Freivalds, Past-President IAWP Latvia Chapter "Continued membership in IAWP in retirement helps one remain connected to their colleagues and friends as well as stay informed of the developments (at the State Chapter and International level) in the work they chose as a career. I would urge those members who are planning retirement soon to make arrangements to continue their IAWP membership and to stay active in their chapters." Tom Ivory* Former International Retiree Chair Colorado Chapter Our Mission The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) is a worldwide professional association available to all individuals with a common interest in workforce systems. IAWP equips members for success providing the highest quality of education, leadership, information exchange, and recognition of excellence through a network of local, regional and International chapters preparing members for the workforce challenges of tomorrow. Our Objectives To enhance the individual competence, knowledge and proficiency of members interested in all occupations in the Workforce Development arena. To provide an international forum for the exchange of information. To support administrators in carrying out programs; and to assist in the continued improvement of the administration of programs and services. To promote public and legislative awareness of the proficient services provided by the personnel of these programs. To provide information to members on proposed legislation and policy matters affecting these programs. To foster a close working relationship with organizations that have common concerns regarding the improvement of the Workforce Development arena. To contribute toward the advancement of peace, goodwill, and international understanding through world fellowship among persons engaged in these programs. IAWP Code of Ethics As a member of IAWP, I will . . . Uphold the standards of my profession; Search continually for new truths, methods and techniques; Keep myself fully informed of all developments in workforce systems; Cooperate with all others in this field in the use of common knowledge; Accept membership in this association as a personal responsibility; Dedicate myself actively to discharge these obligations; and Declare myself to that end. IAWP's History IAWP was founded in 1913. By that time, there were 62 public employment offices in the United States distributed over 19 states. Of these, state governments operated 55, and seven were run by municipalities. The need for uniformity in methods, procedures, and the exchange of information and ideas was realized by many managers and officials of these agencies. One such manager, W.M. Leiserson, superintendent of the Wisconsin Employment Offices, had the idea for the International Association of Personnel in Employment Security. His letter, dated June 11, 1913, to managers of these offices, began: "Would you be interested in the organization of an American association of public employment offices?" The response was enthusiastic. The first meeting, which was held in Chicago, Dec. 19-20, 1913, with 14 recorded delegates attending. Read more about our history.	Click to Log In »
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