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The 2019 Workforce Summit & UI Directors' Conference was held September 10-12, 2019 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. There were around 600 attendees at the Summit, with 47 states attending. There were over 60 public and private partner organizations participating and attending. 

 

2019 Workforce Summit & UI Directors' Conference Schedule

The daily schedule of the conference is below. View the full pdf Program.

Conference Registration and Hospitality Desk

through 5:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom Foyer (Mezzanine Level - 2nd Floor)

No Horse Courier Needed - Data Hub Integration - Why It Is Easier Than You Might Think

The Integrity Data Hub (IDH) has proven to be a very successful and vital tool for states in the detection and prevention of UI fraud and improper payments. States who have implemented the Data Hub have prevented the loss of over $7.9 million (in total) of improperly paid UI benefits over the last seven quarters. Several states have implemented the IDH and are regularly sending claims data for crossmatch; however, many others are still working toward implementation, potentially due to misconceptions on the level of effort required.
Avenue 34 - Studio 2 (Lobby Level)

Accessibility and Inclusion for All

In a highly technical world, ensuring accessibility to online and digital resources is crucial. Accessible technology and inclusive design not only benefit users with disabilities but can benefit everyone. Panelists will discuss best practices, laws, and regulations (i.e. ADA, Section 508), share innovative technologies and programs, as well as provide information on how to develop and document accessibility requirements for the IT procurement process.
Cambridge (4th Floor)

The Job Board Revolution: The Role of Technology in Labor Exchange

With thousands of online recruitment tools available in a constantly-changing labor market, jobseekers often struggle with where and how to begin the job search process. The good news: through the National Labor Exchange (NLx) partnership, your agency is already equipped to deliver high-quality online job openings for every skill level and industry. In this session, discover more about NLx services and data projects; the latest trends in online recruitment; network-based job search on LinkedIn; and the role of technology in state policies for virtual, evergreen, and 1099 jobs.
Beacon Hill (4th Floor)

Uniting Systems Through Microservices: Using Microservices to Share Components Across States and Systems

Microservices promote the sharing of independent components across systems. Idaho developed the ICON Relay as a microservice. This year, Mississippi will be the first state to set up the ICON Relay as a microservice between the two states with different UI systems. Once completed, the iUS and ReEmployUSA consortia states will also adopt the ICON Relay Microservice. Learn more about this revolutionary approach that will help states leverage components across states and systems.
Beacon Hill (4th Floor)

Case Law Updates and Emerging Legal Issues

An opportunity for agency attorneys and others who are interested in legal trends to hear about and discuss emerging national legal issues related to unemployment insurance. Moderator: Nicholas S.J. Olivencia, Legal Counsel, Iowa Workforce Development
Terrace Room (Lobby)

The Machines are Coming: A Conversation on the Technology Revolution (Unemployment Insurance Focus)

How is your workforce agency using technology to drive better customer service, improve service delivery, and increase performance? Join technology pre-conference attendees and NASWA staff for an open forum to learn from your peers on where they see technology going in supporting the workforce system over the coming years. We’ll go from 30,000-foot views of the workforce and UI systems to on-the-ground examples and cover a lot of information. Join the discussion — and, if you have a practice to share, bring a one-page summary and we’ll share it with attendees. FACILITATOR
Beacon Hill - 4th Floor

The Machines are Coming: A Conversation on the Technology Revolution (Employment Service Focus)

How is your workforce agency using technology to drive better customer service, improve service delivery, and increase performance? Join technology pre-conference attendees and NASWA staff for an open forum to learn from your peers on where they see technology going in supporting the workforce system over the coming years. We’ll go from 30,000-foot views of the workforce and UI systems to on-the-ground examples and cover a lot of information. Join the discussion — and, if you have a practice to share, bring a one-page summary and we’ll share it with attendees.
Cambridge (4th Floor)

Legal Hot Topics in UI and Conversation with U.S. Department of Labor

Discussion of current policy issues and hot UI legal topics with USDOL. Moderator: Nicholas S.J. Olivencia, Legal Counsel, Iowa Workforce Development  
Terrace Room (Lobby)

Exhibit Hall Open

through 6:30 pm.
Exhibit Hall: Statler Room (Mezzanine Level - 2nd Floor)

Hosted Lunch

Lunch Buffet will be in the Exhibit Hall: Statler Room. Seating will be available in Grand Ballroom A.
Exhibit Hall: Statler Room/ Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level - 2nd Floor)

Opening Ceremonies - NASWA Welcome

NASWA Welcome, Presentation of the Colors, and the Pledge of Allegiance
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Opening Ceremonies - A Revolutionary Welcome from Massachusetts!

Welcome from MassHire Department of Career Services
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Opening Ceremonies - A Word from our Diamond Sponsor: Sagitec

Sagitec
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Opening Ceremonies - Keynote by Josh Davies - 2030: The Workforce Revolution

The modern workplace is constantly evolving and changing, with some jobs going away (switchboard operator) and others being created (app developer). But every 30 years, a new wave of technology fundamentally changes the workplace. (Read More)
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Opening Ceremonies - A Word from our Platinum Sponsors

Deloitte, FAST Enterprises, Geographic Solutions, Monster
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine)

Break

Networking in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall: Statler Room

Opening Plenary - A Word from our Gold Sponsors

LinkedIn, KeyBank
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Opening Plenary - Panel - Breaking New Ground: Data Sharing, Data Analytics, and Program Evaluation in the States

What have states, universities and other partners learned from projects that facilitate data sharing and develop state analytic and research capacity? What are the implications for federal and state practices and policies? A panel discussion. (Read More)
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Opening Plenary - Speaker, Benjamin Pring - What to do when Machines Do Everything

The rise of AI is the great story of our time. Decades in the making, the smart machine is leaving the laboratory, and with increasing speed, infusing itself into every aspect of our lives; our phones, our cars, the planes we fly in, the way we bank, the way we entertain ourselves – and most importantly, the way we work. (Read More)
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

UI Integrity Center: Strategies to Improve Integrity and Work Search

For more than two years now, the Integrity Center has been visiting states to observe what is working and where they can improve in their individual integrity efforts. Valuable insights and information have been gleaned and we are eager to share information to improve integrity operations in your UI program. This panel will focus on effective strategies and promising practices aimed at reducing improper payments attributable to work search errors.
Avenue 34 – Studio 2 (Lower Lobby)

United We Stand: Communications and LMI Shops Partner for Success

There are many innovations in how states are communicating labor market information data. This panel will showcase promising practices from states where the communications and labor market information teams are working together to dynamically communicate their data, including the use of dynamic infographics, tableau graphs and charts, innovative outreach methods, and video.
Ballroom B (Mez.)

UI IT Modernization from a Legal View

Join attorneys and other experts for a discussion about the legal aspects of information technology in unemployment insurance programs including states working together in consortia.
Avenue 34 – Loft (Lower Lobby)

Boston UI Tax Tea Party: Promising Practices in UI Tax

Come prepared to share your own promising practices for UI Tax. Learn about revamping audit practices and combatting misclassification and questionable employer tax practices to achieve results. Moderator: Mike Miller, Unemployment Insurance Chief of Tax, Utah Department of Workforce Services Panelists:  
Avenue 34 – Studio 1 (Lower Lobby)

Toward a More Perfect Union: Low-Income Jobseekers and the Workforce System

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is critical for low-income workers, many of whom face barriers to engaging in work and educational opportunities. With smart partnerships, good strategies, and wise investments, states can leverage WIOA to help low-income adults and youth improve their skills and climb the economic ladder. The Department of Health and Human Services will share what they've learned about what works. Three states will share their innovative strategies and lessons learned, and we hope you'll bring yours to the discussion as well!
Berkeley-Clarendon (Mez.)

Annual Business Session

This will include NASWA 2020 association year elections and other business. Please note: NASWA state agency leaders and agency staff only.
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Wicked Awesome Civic Tech: New Standards in Modular, Agile, Customer-Centric Design

In a rapidly changing technology environment, it can be difficult to know whether a vendor’s digital product is truly the best, cheapest, or fastest solution to meet your agency’s needs. Does it feature human-centered, modular design? Is an agile development agreement included? Does it have an automated deployment pipeline to allow for ongoing changes? And do you have the technology talent to help answer those types of questions? In this workshop, you will gain practical tools and real-world examples for investing in flexible products and analyzing return on that investment.
Terrace Room (Lobby)

Transition and Networking Break

Network with your peers and visit the Exhibit Hall

A Home Run by the Suspicious Actor Repository (SAR) with their Application Integration, and Preparing for “The Green Monster” of the Recession

Massachusetts hit a home run by successfully integrating the Suspicious Actor Repository process into their internal application. Even with this success, Massachusetts and the nation continue to watch out for the “Green Monster” of the recession. Leveraging the lessons learned from “the Great Recession,” Massachusetts is finding ways to update their modernized system and processes to better handle increased workloads. Join the Massachusetts team, to learn how they successfully integrated SAR and preparing their UI IT system for the next recession. Moderator:
Terrace Room (Lobby)

Conquer the “Benefits Cliff” and Support Working Families

Disjointed public programs may result in “benefits cliffs” that cause public assistance to fall abruptly as a family’s earnings increase slightly. This is especially concerning when families are still below a family-sustaining income. Understanding the myths and realities of benefits cliffs is important not only for state and local policy development, but also for state workforce agencies as they help workforce customers navigate the labor market. At this workshop, Massachusetts and Minnesota will share their cross-agency efforts to analyze and respond to cliff effects.
Grand Ballroom A (Mez.)

One if by Land, Two if by Sea: Planning for Economic Cycles

Planning for unknown economic cycles is a significant challenge, particularly in times of reduced budgets. Hear from three states on what they have done to monitor and plan for changes in the economy. Topics include what economic data to watch, how to monitor data, preparing for changes in staffing, partnerships outside of the workforce agency, and how to plan on the budget side. Please come prepared to share what your state is doing. Moderator: Laura Boyett, Director, Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, Maine Department of Labor  
Ballroom B (Mez.)

Battle Secrets of a 400-Year Old Business

As the oldest family-owned business in the United States and one of the oldest companies in the world, Zildjian knows a thing or two about making cymbals. However, they also understand the complexities to succeeding in ever-changing business and labor market climates. With the help of the public workforce system, Zildjian has initiated successful apprenticeship and retraining programs to stay ahead of the curve in manufacturing. Learn about how this Newport, MA-based company continues to serve as a "cymbal" of stability.

Misclassification and Paid Family Medical Leave from a Legal Viewpoint

Time to discuss two hot topics for workforce agencies: Misclassification and Paid Family Leave programs. Moderator: Jon Peppetti, Attorney  
Berkeley-Clarendon (Mez.)

Throw Your Own Tea Party: Inspire Change! Promising Practices in UI Operations

States are using lean methodology to streamline UI program processes and make them more effective and efficient. Learn first-hand from four states about recent operation improvements including management dashboards, UI assistance in the One-Stop, and a triage system for questions to reduce call waiting times. Moderator: Ron Marino, Assistant Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Chair, NASWA UI Committee, and NASWA Board Director, Region II
Avenue 34 – Studio 1

So, You Say You Want a Revolution: Inspiring New Practices to Engage Youth

Even if the Beatles are not your thing, you were once a young person trying to transition into the labor market! State workforce agencies are engaged in a range of tactics to leverage WIOA and related funding and partnerships to engage youth and support successful transitions. Stop in to learn where Texas, Illinois, South Dakota, and Maryland are heading, and why. Their efforts range from youth outreach strategies to youth outcomes measurement, with innovative workforce development and apprenticeship programming in between.
Avenue 34 – Studio 2 (Lower Lobby)

Coffee and Networking Break

Network with your peers and visit the Exhibit Hall.
Exhibit Hall: Statler Room (Mezzanine Level)

Rally Your Troops to Align Perkins, WIOA, and LMI

What strategies can help ensure Perkins and workforce customers are served by coordinated systems, and that CTE programs are responsive to local labor market conditions? How do leaders rally their troops to work across systems and achieve success? This discussion will showcase strategies and products from three states--Montana, Kentucky, and Nevada. Advance CTE, our partner association, will add their perspective on the many challenges--and therefore, opportunities--in working together! Your job is to have some questions at the ready and to fire your best ideas.
Berkeley-Clarendon

Combating Stereotypes: Reasons to Hire Military Spouses

According to a 2019 survey conducted by Blue Star Families and FlexJobs, almost half of all military spouses have felt job search discrimination, and 91% said being a military spouse has had a negative impact on their career. Additionally, this group also has a 24% unemployment rate, and a 25% wage gap compared to their civilian counterparts. Military spouses are often overlooked for employment opportunities for a variety of reasons that are based on bad information, assumptions, and urban legends. They are also not all women, as this panel will demonstrate!
Avenue 34 – Loft (Lower Lobby)

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Prisoner Reentry Reform

Inmates face an uphill battle upon release from prison, but state efforts to assist former prisoners into the workforce have evolved in recent years and the success stories are inspiring. The onus is moving from post-incarceration programs and services to pre-release programs. Allowing inmates to understand and prepare for career opportunities can greatly impact success. We'll hear from two states testing new approaches to help justice-involved individuals return to the labor force.
Avenue 34 – Studio 1 (Lower Lobby)

Leading the Charge to Innovate: Implementing the Latest Technology to Improve Service Delivery

Do you want to increase productivity? Improve flexibility? Provide better customer service? Technology can be used to anticipate customer needs, tailor business processes, and improve productivity. Find out how states are using technology to handle customer service in efficient and cost-effective ways. The panelist will discuss successful product implementations, along with lessons learned and the positive impact on service delivery to their customers. Moderator: George Parisot, CIO, Montana Department of Labor & Industry  
Terrace Room (Lobby)

Breakfast with Sponsors and Exhibitors

Breakfast Buffet will be in the Exhibit Hall: Statler Room with seating available in Grand Ballroom A.
Exhibit Hall: Statler Room/Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Hospitality Desk

through 12:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom Foyer (Mezzanine Level)

Sponsor & Exhibitor Showcase

through 11:00 a.m. Sponsor and Exhibitor map coming soon! 
Exhibit Hall: Statler Room (Mezzanine Level)

Coffee Refresh and Networking Break

Network with your peers and visit the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall: Statler Room (Mezzanine Level)

Plenary - Closing Day Welcome

Anna Hui, NASWA Board President (2020 Association Year) and Director, Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Plenary - A Look Forward to 2020 Workforce Summit & UI Directors' Conference | 84th Annual Meeting

Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Plenary - Speaker, David Autor - Where are We Headed? Perspective on the National Economy

Will automation take away all our jobs? Probably not. But if we want a future where more of those jobs are decent and well-paying, we -- and our institutions -- need to rise to its challenge, says economist David Autor.  
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Plenary - How Are States Implementing Paid Family & Medical Leave?

A panel discussion among three states that have enacted Paid Family & Medical Leave, their successful practices and lessons learned along the way. Patrick W. Henning, NASWA Board Acting Secretary Director, California Employment Development Department  
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Closing Plenary - 2019 Summit Highlights Video

Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Closing Plenary - Keynote Speaker, John Colbert

John Colbert is well known by the nations workforce leaders for his insights into Washington D.C.’s legislative and political arena. He will focus on current and upcoming legislation affecting workforce issues as well as provide insights into the political arena and what that means for the next few years.
Grand Ballroom A (Mezzanine Level)

Conference Adjourns

Thank you for participating in this year's Workforce Summit and UI Directors' Conference | 83rd Annual Meeting. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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2019 Workforce Summit & UI Directors' Conference Presentations

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Accessibility and Inclusion for All

Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 12:30 PM
Presenter(s):

Data Hub Integration, Why It's Easier Than You Think

Session: No Horse Courier Needed - Data Hub Integration - Why It Is Easier Than You Might Think | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 12:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Kallajian, Gregg - Connecticut Department of Labor

IDH Session - Massachusetts

Session: No Horse Courier Needed - Data Hub Integration - Why It Is Easier Than You Might Think | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 12:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • O'Connell, Brian - Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance

2019 Significant New Cases

Session: Case Law Updates and Emerging Legal Issues | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 1:40 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Milwee, Mike - Attorney (Retired)

Unemployment Insurance Recent Conformity and Compliance Issues

Session: Case Law Updates and Emerging Legal Issues | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 1:40 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Garner, Jim - USDOL Employment and Training Administration (ETA)

The Job Board Revolution - The Role of Technology in Labor Exchange

Session: The Job Board Revolution: The Role of Technology in Labor Exchange | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 1:40 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Bycer, Efrem - LinkedIn Corporation
  • Northcott, Emma - National Association of State Workforce Agencies
  • Offord, Shannon - DirectEmployers Association

iUS Consortium

Session: Uniting Systems Through Microservices: Using Microservices to Share Components Across States and Systems | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 1:40 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Allen, Joel - Idaho Department of Labor
  • Mayfield, Mark - Idaho Department of Labor

Microservices and Containers and Use in WF Domain

Session: Uniting Systems Through Microservices: Using Microservices to Share Components Across States and Systems | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 1:40 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Ansaldi, Lou - National Association of State Workforce Agencies

States Supporting Each Other - Through Microservices and Containerization

Session: Uniting Systems Through Microservices: Using Microservices to Share Components Across States and Systems | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 1:40 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Anderson, Angela - Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

Unemployment Insurance – Program Update and Hot Legal Topics

Session: Legal Hot Topics in UI and Conversation with U.S. Department of Labor | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 2:50 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Garner, Jim - USDOL Employment and Training Administration (ETA)

2030: The Workplace Revolution

Session: Opening Ceremonies - Keynote by Josh Davies - 2030: The Workforce Revolution | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Davies, Josh - The Center for Work Ethic Developmen

Breaking New Ground - Data Sharing, Data Analytics, and Program Evaluation in the States

Session: Opening Plenary - Panel - Breaking New Ground: Data Sharing, Data Analytics, and Program Evaluation in the States | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Julia Lane, Dr. - New York University

Multi-State Longitudinal Data Exchange

Session: Opening Plenary - Panel - Breaking New Ground: Data Sharing, Data Analytics, and Program Evaluation in the States | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Leibrandt, Sarah - Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

Strategic Federal Statistical Data Activities

Session: Opening Plenary - Panel - Breaking New Ground: Data Sharing, Data Analytics, and Program Evaluation in the States | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Potok, Nancy - Office of Management and Budget

What to Do When Machines Do Everything

Session: Opening Plenary - Speaker, Benjamin Pring - What to do when Machines Do Everything | Tuesday September 10, 2019 | 8:15 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Pring, Benjamin - Cognizant Center for the Future of Work

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Data Sharing for Effective Audits

Session: Boston UI Tax Tea Party: Promising Practices in UI Tax | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • A. Konicki, James - New York State Department of Labor

Maximizing Your Audit Program

Session: Boston UI Tax Tea Party: Promising Practices in UI Tax | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Knudson, Justin - Iowa Workforce Development

Promoting employment & self-sufficiency among low-income families - what works & where do we go next

Session: Toward a More Perfect Union: Low-Income Jobseekers and the Workforce System | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Bruck, Hilary - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Alabama - Communications and LMI Shops Partner for Success

Session: United We Stand: Communications and LMI Shops Partner for Success | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Hutchison, Tara - Alabama Department of Labor

Kentucky - Center For Statistics (STATS) website

Session: United We Stand: Communications and LMI Shops Partner for Success | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Secamiglio, Scott - Kentucky Center for Statistics

Massachusetts - Labor Market Information Website (tableau)

Session: United We Stand: Communications and LMI Shops Partner for Success | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Pearce, Charles - Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Michigan - Communications and LMI Shops Partner for Success

Session: United We Stand: Communications and LMI Shops Partner for Success | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Barrus, Hailey - Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget

Michigan - Let's Get Going

Session: United We Stand: Communications and LMI Shops Partner for Success | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Barrus, Hailey - Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget

 Wicked Awesome Civic Tech: Presentation and Resources

Session: Wicked Awesome Civic Tech: New Standards in Modular, Agile, Customer-Centric Design | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Presenter(s):

SARS - First Home with Application Integration

Session: A Home Run by the Suspicious Actor Repository (SAR) with their Application Integration, and Preparing for “The Green Monster” of the Recession | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Amoakuh, Houda - Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance

The Big Green Monster of the Recession and Getting Prepared

Session: A Home Run by the Suspicious Actor Repository (SAR) with their Application Integration, and Preparing for “The Green Monster” of the Recession | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Ferent, Chrsitine - Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance

Demand Driven Programs

Session: Battle Secrets of a 400-Year Old Business | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Rowland, Theresa - Commonwealth Corporation

MassHire Workforce Development System - MassHire Business Services

Session: Battle Secrets of a 400-Year Old Business | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Turgeon, Jeff - MassHire Central Region Workforce Board

Ziljadin - Revolutionizing our Workforce

Session: Battle Secrets of a 400-Year Old Business | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Zildjian,, Debbie - Zildjian Company
  • Zildjian MacPherson, Cady - Zildjian Company

Tackling the Cliff Effect

Session: Conquer the “Benefits Cliff” and Support Working Families | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Kershaw, Amy - Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

The Benefits Cliff in Minnesota

Session: Conquer the “Benefits Cliff” and Support Working Families | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Buck, Jacqueline - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Understanding the Financial Incentives for Career Advancement

Session: Conquer the “Benefits Cliff” and Support Working Families | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • ANdreason, Stuart - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Session: Misclassification and Paid Family Medical Leave from a Legal Viewpoint | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Doheny, Michael - Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Worker Classification

Session: Misclassification and Paid Family Medical Leave from a Legal Viewpoint | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Rubsam, Andrew - Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Recession Preparation - A Plan for Oregon’s Economic Cycle

Session: One if by Land, Two if by Sea: Planning for Economic Cycles | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Leahy, Lindsi - Oregon Employment Department

South Carolina's Economic Task Force

Session: One if by Land, Two if by Sea: Planning for Economic Cycles | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Von Nessen, Erica - South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce

Washington - Planning for Economic Cycles

Session: One if by Land, Two if by Sea: Planning for Economic Cycles | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Ross, Steven
  • Zeitlin, Dan - Oregon Employment Department

Career Launch SD

Session: So, You Say You Want a Revolution: Inspiring New Practices to Engage Youth | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Dovre, Dawn - South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Establishing Information Pipeline to Serve Youth in Illinois

Session: So, You Say You Want a Revolution: Inspiring New Practices to Engage Youth | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Gallagher, Ewa - Illinois Department of Employment Security

Youth Apprenticeships in Maryland - Apprenticeship Maryland Program

Session: So, You Say You Want a Revolution: Inspiring New Practices to Engage Youth | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • MacLarion, Christopher - Maryland Department of Labor

Youth Engagement Strategies in Texas

Session: So, You Say You Want a Revolution: Inspiring New Practices to Engage Youth | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Vaden, Jason - Texas Workforce Commission

Inspiring Change - Rhode Island

Session: Throw Your Own Tea Party: Inspire Change! Promising Practices in UI Operations | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Bogan, Dyana - Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training

Lean Implementation in the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Program

Session: Throw Your Own Tea Party: Inspire Change! Promising Practices in UI Operations | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Dickinson, Susan - Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
  • Shamatutu, Nsungwe - Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

OptimizeDLR InspireChange

Session: Throw Your Own Tea Party: Inspire Change! Promising Practices in UI Operations | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Heier, Paulinr - South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Washington State - Service Levels Improvements -

Session: Throw Your Own Tea Party: Inspire Change! Promising Practices in UI Operations | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Ruggles, Steve - Washington State Employment Security Department

Crisis Communications - Alabama

Session: Battling Disaster with Strategic Communications | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Hutchison, Tara - Alabama Department of Labor

The Perfect Storm - Crisis Management

Session: Battling Disaster with Strategic Communications | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Keith, M. Antwon - North Carolina Department of Commerce - Division of Employment Security

When Disasters Become Second Nature

Session: Battling Disaster with Strategic Communications | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Dejoie, Ava - Louisiana Workforce Commission

Combating Stereotypes: Reasons to Hire Military Spouses

Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Presenter(s):

Leading the Charge to Innovate - Implementing the Latest Technology to Improve Service Delivery

Session: Leading the Charge to Innovate: Implementing the Latest Technology to Improve Service Delivery | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Allen, Ryan - Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development
  • Athens, Sue Anne - New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
  • Carelock, Jan - Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

Missouri Re-entry Workforce Programs

Session: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Prisoner Reentry Reform | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Wright, Yvonne - Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development

Ohio Reentry Strategies for Restored Citizens

Session: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Prisoner Reentry Reform | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Weber, John - Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
  • Patt-McDaniel, Lisa - Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio

Motivating the Troops - Promising Practices for Retaining and Upskilling

Session: Motivating the Troops: Promising Practices for Retaining and Upskilling Staff | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Kerr, Jennifer - American Public Human Services Association

Motivating the Troops - Staff Retention

Session: Motivating the Troops: Promising Practices for Retaining and Upskilling Staff | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Burt, Kevin - Utah Department of Workforce Services

Motivating the Troops in Colorado

Session: Motivating the Troops: Promising Practices for Retaining and Upskilling Staff | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Howard, Kierston - Colorado Department of Labor & Employment

Resources from Advance CTE on Aligning Perkins V, WIOA, and LMI Systems

Session: Rally Your Troops to Align Perkins, WIOA, and LMI | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Presenter(s):

Copper River Seafoods Award Nomination Video

Session: Salute to the Leadership Luncheon & Workforce Innovation Awards with U.S. Department Of Labor UI State Performance Excellence Awards | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 4:00 PM
Presenter(s):

South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Award Nomination Video

Session: Salute to the Leadership Luncheon & Workforce Innovation Awards with U.S. Department Of Labor UI State Performance Excellence Awards | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 4:00 PM
Presenter(s):

Access in the One - High level review of Law and Regulations

Session: Be a Revolutionist: Breaking Ground on Expanding Access to the American Job Centers | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Eckstein, Teresa - Washington State Employment Security Department

Cambria Relocation

Session: Be a Revolutionist: Breaking Ground on Expanding Access to the American Job Centers | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Dick, Jeff - Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

Expanding Job Center Access

Session: Be a Revolutionist: Breaking Ground on Expanding Access to the American Job Centers | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Smith, Danielle - Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development

Evaluation Information and Resources for State RESEA Programs

Session: Create Your Own Freedom Trail: Inspiring Changes in RESEA! | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Clarkwest, Andrew - Abt Associates Inc.

Evidence & Evaluations in the New RESEA Program

Session: Create Your Own Freedom Trail: Inspiring Changes in RESEA! | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Gilbert, Gay - USDOL - Employment and Training Administration (ETA)

Inspiring Changes in RESEA

Session: Create Your Own Freedom Trail: Inspiring Changes in RESEA! | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Petow, Ken - Connecticut Department of Labor

RESEA - New Hampshire

Session: Create Your Own Freedom Trail: Inspiring Changes in RESEA! | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Szacik, Pamela -

Washington State’s RESEA Program

Session: Create Your Own Freedom Trail: Inspiring Changes in RESEA! | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Ruggles, Steve - Washington State Employment Security Department
  • Schulte, Michael - Washington State Employment Security Department

Maine's UI Modernization Project

Session: Declaring Independence: Battle Stories of States Modernizing UI and Workforce IT Systems | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • O'Brien, Patricia - Maine Department of Labor

Missouri UInteract

Session: Declaring Independence: Battle Stories of States Modernizing UI and Workforce IT Systems | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Vaughan, Anthony - Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

New Mexico UI and Workforce IT Systems

Session: Declaring Independence: Battle Stories of States Modernizing UI and Workforce IT Systems | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Cummins, Tim - New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions

UI IT Modernization

Session: Declaring Independence: Battle Stories of States Modernizing UI and Workforce IT Systems | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Ansaldi, Lou - National Association of State Workforce Agencies

Effective Tactics for Revolutionizing Rural Communities

Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Dabson, Brian - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - School of Government

Kansas Department of Commerce - Rural Initiatives

Session: Effective Tactics for Revolutionizing Rural Communities | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Fitzgerald, Emily - Kansas Department of Commerce

South Carolina’s Rural Workforce Initiative

Session: Effective Tactics for Revolutionizing Rural Communities | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Nottingham, Brian - South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce

Strategies for Rural Communities

Session: Effective Tactics for Revolutionizing Rural Communities | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Thomas, Deniece - Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development

The Rural Dimensions of Workforce Development

Session: Effective Tactics for Revolutionizing Rural Communities | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 6:05 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Dabson, Brian - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - School of Government

National Unemployment Insurance Program Highlights

Session: Plenary Session - Hearing the Latest from the US Department of Labor | Wednesday September 11, 2019 | 8:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Gilbert, Gay - USDOL - Employment and Training Administration (ETA)

Thursday, September 12, 2019

The Work Ahead

Session: Plenary - Speaker, David Autor - Where are We Headed? Perspective on the National Economy | Thursday September 12, 2019 | 12:45 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Autor, David - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

California - Paid Family Leave Program

Session: Plenary - How Are States Implementing Paid Family & Medical Leave? | Thursday September 12, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Henning, Patrick - California Employment Development Department

Massachusetts' Paid Family and Medical Leave

Session: Plenary - How Are States Implementing Paid Family & Medical Leave? | Thursday September 12, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Acosta, Rosalin - Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Washington State Paid Family Leave

Session: Plenary - How Are States Implementing Paid Family & Medical Leave? | Thursday September 12, 2019 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • LeVine, Suzi - Washington State Employment Security Department

What You Need To Know - Legislative and Political Update

Session: Closing Plenary - Keynote Speaker, John Colbert | Thursday September 12, 2019 | 2:50 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Colbert, John - Capitol Hill Partners

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