What It Means to Be a Certified Workforce Development Professional

Certified Workforce Development Professionals (CWDPs) are recognized leaders in the field; individuals who have demonstrated advanced knowledge, ethical standards, and a commitment to helping people and communities thrive.

Through NAWDP’s nationally recognized CWDP program, workforce professionals earn certification by demonstrating proficiency across five key competency areas:

  • Customer service methodology
  • Diversity in workforce development
  • Labor market information and intelligence
  • Principles of communication

  • Workforce development structure, policies, and programs

Earning a CWDP shows employers, partners, and peers that you are dedicated to professional excellence and continuous improvement within the workforce system.

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Our Connection to NAWDP

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is the leading national organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the careers of workforce development practitioners. NAWDP provides professional certifications, training opportunities, and a community for professionals across the country who are committed to improving employment outcomes and strengthening local economies.

OETA and NAWDP share the same purpose; to elevate the standards, skills, and impact of the workforce development field. NAWDP operates on a national scale, and OETA focuses on building that same level of connection, learning, and professional growth here in Oregon.

We encourage all workforce professionals in our network to explore NAWDP membership and the nationally recognized Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) credential to further their learning and strengthen their contributions to Oregon’s workforce system.