Dr. Justin Arnold
Welcome to the National Employment and Training Institute website! My name is Justin Arnold. My passion is workforce development, so I wrote a book and made an online course. I hope you find some value in these resources!
I am the director of a local workforce board, a member of the state workforce board, and the president of our state association of local workforce boards (Illinois). In my work, I have seen that workforce development is misunderstood, and there are opportunities for leadership development.
Using my experience and education (undergrad in public and nonprofit administration, master's in corporate training, and PhD in educational leadership for workforce development), I tried to share information that will help people see the big picture and think about how to make a difference.
Please enjoy!
Workforce Development
A visionary guidebook and online course for today’s leaders.
Leading the way in Workforce Development
Workforce development begins with jobs, but its true power lies in unlocking individual potential, promoting collective impact, and fueling economic growth. Workforce Development is a practical and visionary guidebook for increasing the productivity of human resources and elevating the profession itself as a knowledge industry.
Whether you are a policymaker, workforce board member, executive director, or community partner, this book challenges you to see workforce development as an investment in productivity—not just another expensive program. It is a call to lead boldly, collaborate widely, and build stronger communities and a more competitive nation.
Now available on Amazon (use link below).
Online Course
Workforce Development is available as an online course. The course includes access to the book and supplemental content, including chapter summaries, short teachings on key topics, quizzes, topical videos, and applied learning activities. The course fee is $149 for 120 days of access.
Highlights
Explore what sets Workforce Development apart.
Visionary Framing of Workforce Development
Workforce Development frames the field as a knowledge industry and positions it as a strategic investment in human potential.
Practical Guidebook for Leaders
It provides leaders with a practical guidebook to align resources, remove barriers, and deliver results for people, employers, and communities.
Comprehensive Review of the Workforce System
It offers a comprehensive analysis of the workforce development system, from federal policy to local practice, and helps readers see how they fit into the big picture.
Call to Bold and Collaborative Leadership
It challenges leaders to see workforce development as an investment in competitiveness and prosperity — not just another program expense.