Introduction to IAWP
The Montana Chapter of the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) is a non-profit professional organization. It is part of a worldwide organization of over 20,000 professionals employed in public and non-profit programs that provide Employment Services, Unemployment Insurance, Labor Market Information, Job Training and a variety of services related to the workforce needs of citizens, businesses and organizations.
Founded in 1913, IAWP predates much of the United States legislation that created and consolidated many of the programs that now comprise the national workforce development system. It is the oldest and most widely recognized organization for professionals working in workforce systems throughout the world. IAWP provides a myriad of services, benefits, educational programs, legislative awareness and recognition avenues for members and the organizations in which they are employed.