Workforce development is a term used to describe initiatives and programs that aim to improve the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the current and future workforce. This includes efforts to provide training, education, and support to individuals to help them succeed in their current jobs or to prepare them for new career opportunities. Workforce development efforts often involve collaboration between government agencies, educational institutions, businesses, and other organizations to address the needs of the labor market and ensure a skilled and productive workforce. The ultimate goal of workforce development is to help individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency and meet the demands of a constantly changing economy.