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2020 Interstate Benefits and Federal Programs Training

NASWA’s biennial Unemployment Insurance Interstate Benefits and Federal Programs Training serves as the premier event for both new and experienced state employees who work with interstate benefits and/or federal unemployment insurance benefit programs. Led by NASWA’s Unemployment Insurance Interstate Benefits Subcommittee, the training provides basic skills and promotes cooperation among states in running and managing Interstate and Combined Wage Claim (CWC) operations and administering the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) and the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-service members (UCX) programs. 

 

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USDOL Travel Reimbursement

The United States Department of Labor will provide travel funding for up to 2 state staff to attend the training in the amount of $1,500 per staff member. These funds will be added to states' above base distribution for the quarter ending March 31, 2020, which will be distributed during the quarter ending June 30, 2020.

 

 

Registration

MEMBER REGISTRATION

  • The cost to attend for members (state agency personnel) is $375

NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION

  • The cost to attend for non-members (non-state agency personnel) is $475

 

Register

 

Visit Your Registration to see, view, or update your existing registration.
NOTE: Please use your Confirmation Number from your "Registration Confirmation" email (sent from NASWA Events) to access your Registration.

Payment Options

You may pay by credit card, purchase order, or check, payable to the National Association of State Workforce Agencies. Please include the confirmation number and meeting you are attending on the check or purchase order.

NASWA
444 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001

If you need to change your method of payment at any time, please email NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org and identify the meeting you are attending.

NASWA's Federal Tax ID number is 52-0978073.

Cancellations and Refunds

Registrants who cancel or do not send a replacement will be billed the applicable registration fee: Ten (10%) percent of the registration cost or $50; whichever is greater, will be charged as a processing fee for cancellations/refunds requested on or before 14 days prior to the start of the event. No refunds will be made for cancellation requests received after 14 days prior to the start of the event.

By attending the event, you acknowledge and agree as follows: (a) NASWA may use photographs or recordings of you at the event for social media, marketing, promotional activities and for any other lawful purpose in the ordinary course of its business; and (b) due to the prevalence of mobile recording devices in today’s world, NASWA disclaims all liability for the capture of your image in any multimedia format by other attendees at the event.

Travel Information

Hotel Information

InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza
401 Ward Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64112
 

A block of rooms has been reserved at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The discounted group rate is $124.00 (single/double), plus applicable tax. All reservations must be accompanied by a first-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.

The deadline for reservations is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2020.

Please make your reservations now and cancel the room if you find you cannot attend. Avoid penalty by canceling more than 24 hours prior to arrival.

 

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Go to Kansas City Visitor Center  for travel tips including maps, weather, visitor services, and transportation.

Conference FAQs

How do I cancel my registration?

In the Registration Confirmation email you received from NASWA Meetings after registering for the conference, follow the instructions to modify your registration. You'll need your confirmation number and the email address used to complete the registration to modify your registration. Click, "Cancel Registration" and follow the instructions to complete your cancellation.

Attendees who cancel and do not transfer their registration will be charged a $50.00 processing fee for cancellations/refunds requested on or before 14 days prior to the start of the event. No refunds will be made for cancellation/refund requests received within 14 days of the event.

If you do not have your confirmation email, please contact NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org to request a duplicate.

How do I transfer my registration to someone else?

In the Registration Confirmation email you received from NASWA Meetings after registering for the conference, follow the instructions to modify your registration. You'll need your confirmation number and the email address used to complete the registration to modify your registration. Click, "Transfer Registration" and follow the instructions to substitute an attendee. 

If you do not have your Registration Confirmation email, please contact NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org to request a duplicate.

How can I download a copy of my registration invoice/receipt?

In the Registration Confirmation email you received from NASWA Meetings after registering for the conference, click the link to view/print your invoice/receipt.

If you do not have your confirmation email, please contact NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org to request a duplicate.

I have a question about a NASWA event. How do I contact NASWA?

If you have a question about a specific NASWA meeting or event, please contact NASWA-Meetings@naswa.org.

What are the cancellation and refund policies?

Attendees who cancel and do not transfer their registration will be charged a $50.00 processing fee for cancellations/refunds requested on or before 14 days prior to the start of the event.

No refunds will be made for cancellation/refund requests received within 14 days of the event.

2020 Interstate Benefits and Federal Programs Training Presentations

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

New IPC and FPC Orientation

Session: New Interstate Program Coordinator and Federal Program Coordinator Orientation and Introductory Workshop | Tuesday March 3, 2020 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Brunyer, Andrea - Utah Department of Workforce Services
  • Ortiz, Daniel - New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
  • Reeder, Leah - Idaho Department of Labor
  • Spivey, Charles - Oregon Employment Department

A Clearer Vision of IB4, IB5 & IB 14’s

Session: A Clearer Vision of IB4, IB5 & IB14’s | Tuesday March 3, 2020 | 3:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Ortiz, Daniel - New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
  • Brown, Tanise - DC Department of Employment Services

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

ICON Update - March 2020

Session: Plenary | Wednesday March 4, 2020 | 10:45 AM
Presenter(s):
  • Mattinson, Judy - National Association of State Workforce Agencies

Thursday, March 5, 2020

IB Claims Jeopardy Game: Rounds 1 & 2

Session: Examining your EYE-CON Knowledge | Thursday March 5, 2020 | 8:30 AM
Presenter(s):
  • Bethel, El'Lise - Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Filcher, Carol - Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • Stephens, Martha - Conduent

IB6 In Hindsight

Session: IB6 in Hindsight | Thursday March 5, 2020 | 8:30 AM
Presenter(s):
  • Brown, Tanise - DC Department of Employment Services
  • Epling, Nancy - WorkForce West Virginia
  • Rendon Gordils, Annette - Illinois Department of Employment Security
  • Shaffer, Olivia - Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

UCX, UCFE, FCCC, MSDES & FSDES Overview

Session: UCFE & FSDES, MSDES – Basics and Promising Practices | Thursday March 5, 2020 | 8:30 AM
Presenter(s):
  • Craig, Denice - Washington State Employment Security Department
  • Edens, Candace - USDOL - Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
  • Hahn, Prescott - Washington State Employment Security Department
  • Flynn, Kathy - Conduent

IRORA Magnified

Thursday March 5, 2020 | 10:30 AM
Presenter(s):
  • Harris, Diana - Texas Workforce Commission
  • Rendon Gordils, Annette - Illinois Department of Employment Security
  • Valenzuela, Miryam - Arizona Department of Economic Security

LADT Magnify your Knowledge

Session: LADT: Magnify your Knowledge | Thursday March 5, 2020 | 10:30 AM
Presenter(s):
  • Mattinson, Judy - National Association of State Workforce Agencies
  • Spangler, Nellie - National Association of State Workforce Agencies

FCCC Records

Thursday March 5, 2020 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Flynn, Kathy - Conduent

I Can See Clearly Now - DUA Explained!

Session: I Can See Clearly Now – DUA explained! | Thursday March 5, 2020 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Harris, Diana - Texas Workforce Commission
  • Warren, Terri - Texas Workforce Commission
  • Bethel, El'Lise - Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

CWC with UCFE and UCX

Session: Magnifying CWC with UCFE & UCX | Thursday March 5, 2020 | 1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Filcher, Carol - Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • Reeder, Leah - Idaho Department of Labor

Through the Eyes of the Experts

Session: Closing Plenary | Thursday March 5, 2020 | 3:30 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Haluska, Jeffery - USDOL - Employment and Training Administration (ETA)