Exclusive Partnership Between Employers & States
The National Labor Exchange (NLx) represents our unique, partnership with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) to collect and distribute job openings exclusively found on corporate career websites, state job banks, and federal government job sites.
Employers
State Workforce Agencies
Through our exclusive partnership with NASWA
What is the NLx?
Established in 2007, the National Labor Exchange (NLx) partnership operates the only nonprofit national online labor exchange system in the United States. The NLx collects and distributes vetted, active, unduplicated job postings that are refreshed daily. Openings are provided by over 350,000 employers including 20,000 corporate career center websites, and small- and medium-sized employers who post their job openings directly with the publicly-funded state workforce system.
How it Works
Job Collection
Jobs are collected from authentic sources including corporate career sites or state job banks — no duplicates or scams
Job Syndication
Jobs are refreshed and provided daily to hundreds of government/nonprofit sites across the country — no dead links
Job Search
Jobs are made available to job seekers and lead back to the point of origin so they can apply directly with your ATS
Benefits for DirectEmployers Members
- Increased job seeker traffic, while keeping brand prominence
- Automated job posting with state, federal and nonprofit portals with access to their diverse talent pipelines
- Stronger connection with state workforce agency employer services
- Advocacy from the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) during an OFCCP compliance audit
Unique Partnerships
Our partnership with NASWA, and the formation of the NLx, has enabled us to obtain signed data sharing agreements with all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and has paved the way for partnerships with these distinguished organizations and more:
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Community of Practice
Shaping the Future of the NLx, Together
- Sharing knowledge, ideas, and best practices across the workforce ecosystem
- Helping identify opportunities that support the long-term success of the NLx
- Collaborating to develop solutions that benefit employers and state workforce agencies
- Providing feedback and perspectives that inform future initiatives and offerings
- Strengthening partnerships and engagement across public and private workforce stakeholders
At its core, the Community of Practice is about connection and co-creation. Members collaborate across topics such as labor exchange systems, career exploration, talent pipeline development, job search innovation, and data-driven policy to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and drive meaningful outcomes for employers and job seekers nationwide. It’s a space where every voice adds value and every conversation strengthens the partnership that powers the NLx.
Interested in joining the NLx Community of Practice? We’d love to chat! Contact us to inquire.
Powered by Knowledge & Experience
When it comes to providing direction and support, finding the right partner is essential! Our VetCentral team is backed by not only years of experience in the state workforce environment and recruitment space, but serving the needs of veterans and employers and helping bridge the connection between the two.
Shannon Offord
VP, Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
Christy Merriman
Operations Manager NLx
Discover the Perks of Membership
Employers
The NLx is bridging the gap between employers and state workforce personnel. Tap into the most powerful, collaborative, web-based labor exchange system in the nation to discover top talent, streamline your hiring process, and fuel your company’s growth with a DirectEmployers membership.
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State Workforce Staff
The NLx partnership offers state workforce agencies a number of no-cost services, including: downloads and uploads of jobs openings, indexing, microsites, hosted state job banks, jobseeker analytics, and the Hilton Honors Military Program. Targeted training and technical assistance, is available through NASWA.