The future of work and talent in our region will dominate the business world for the next decade and longer, raising key questions about work, inclusiveness, organizational design, space, people, productivity, and management. Our work with our members and partners helps keep our region engaged in trends surrounding workforce talent and professional development.
K-12 Talent Pipeline Development
Greater Washington Must Build the Nation's Leading K-12 Talent Pipeline
Greater Washington’s long-term economic strength depends on how well it prepares the next generation of talent. In this piece, Jack McDougle outlines why rethinking K–12 education is critical to closing the gap between classroom learning and real-world workforce needs—and why talent should be viewed as essential economic infrastructure.
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Math That Works: Helping Power DMV's Future Workforce
See how strong math education expands opportunity for students—and strengthens the DMV’s talent pipeline and economy. A series from the Board of Trade and WTOP, in partnership with Collaborative for Student Success.
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Beyond the Data: 2024 NAEP math results are alarming
The latest NAEP math results paint a concerning picture for student achievement—but this piece makes clear that data alone is not enough. It calls on leaders across sectors to move beyond analysis and take meaningful, coordinated action to improve outcomes, highlighting that real progress will come from implementation, not just measurement.
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Talent Capital: Start Your Next Chapter in Greater Washington
Talent Capital is a regional initiative backed by employers, government, and nonprofits to connect regional professionals with opportunities in Greater Washington.
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Virginia Works: Virginia's Workforce Development Agency
Virginia Works connects over 125,000 Virginians each year to career opportunities and supports employers across the Commonwealth with the skilled talent they need to thrive.
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Additional Regional Workforce Insights
DC’s federal workforce is shrinking
New statistics from 2023 show D.C. ranked dead last when it comes to growth in federal government jobs
Full-service restaurants in Washington, D.C., have cut 3,700 jobs
Full-service restaurants in Washington, D.C., have cut 3,700 jobs—about 12% of their workforce—since the jurisdiction began rolling back its tip credit in May 2023.
George Mason University tapped by HRSA to lead health workforce initiatives
Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner allocate $921,000 to expand training capacity and accelerate workforce development. Federal funding supports Mason’s Center for Health Workforce to serve as a centralized technical assistance hub for Virginia health workforce development.
AI is a boon for Washington — and its federal workforce
A year after ChatGPT burst into the world, a once wary Beltway establishment sees it as a tool for real government efficiency.
