We’re heading to Washington, D.C. early in the year - on February 5 & 6, 2026. It’s timed so we can influence members of Congress at a pivotal moment – before key funding and implementation decisions are made. This summit is designed specifically for enthusiastic workforce advocates who want to visit congressional offices and push for federal workforce policies. If you’re ready to spend a day advocating on Capitol Hill, we hope you’ll join us!

If we truly want to support working families, workforce development shouldn’t be an afterthought. It should be a national investment in our nation’s greatest asset: people. As we approach the new year, we will fight to protect the modest public investments we’ve managed to secure, and push for a bolder future for workforce development — one that reflects the diversity and dreams of today’s workers, is rooted in fairness and opportunity, and delivers on a new promise of work: valuable skills, good jobs, and shared economic prosperity.

Congress is making major decisions about federal funding for workforce and education programs—and they need to hear from you. Urge lawmakers to invest in the training, support services, and opportunities workers and businesses rely on.