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From Sheena Stewart: The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals is a professional organization that seeks to empower individuals working in workforce development with the tools necessary to prepare future employees and employers. They are invested in bringing the newest and most innovative technology and resources to professionals in this area in order to best serve both the job seeker and organizations looking to fill current job vacancies or those interested in creating new positions. This organization would be beneficial for the adult educator/trainer because you would have a vast network to rely upon for resources. It is also helpful to stay current and involved in professional organizations in order to grow yourself and your company. Finally, any asset you can add to your skills toolkit is beneficial in making you a better employee which is an incentive to the industry and company you are working for or with.

Nighet Ahmed: Established under the National Security Education Act of 1991, the National Security Education Program (NSEP) aims at building a pool of U.S. citizens with better cultural understanding and foreign language skills. Among other incentives, NSEP includes the Boren Scholarships and Fellowships, which provide funding for undergraduate and graduate students to study languages and cultures of Africa, Asia, Central and eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. With a mission that seeks to address the challenging global issues of the 21st century by educating and preparing experts and future leaders in languages and cultures that are critical to U.S. security and international cooperation, over 5,000 Boren scholars and fellows have been supported through this workforce development program. In exchange for the financial support, Boren scholars and fellows are committed to work for the federal government for at least one year--this Service Requirement is the cornerstone of the Boren Awards program.