Moderator: David Douglass*, Veterans Program Support Specialist, Indiana Department of Workforce Development

North Carolina: "What is Priority of Service?"

The state of North Carolina has partnered with USDOL VETS to make sure Veterans are receiving precedence over non-covered persons in obtaining all employment and training services. Come to this session to learn what’s required, what’s not, what’s covered, what’s not, and how one state developed training to ensure everyone understands the principles of POS.

Presenters: Archie Barrow*, State JVSG Director, and Lane Dyer*, North Carolina DVET

Washington State: "Recognizing Those Who Hire Veterans … The Other Half of the Career Formula.”

Washington State has three district programs for recognizing employers who recruit, hire, retain and honor Veterans in their workforce. This session will tell you about their Commissioner’s Hire-a-Veteran award, the YesVets program, and how they actively promote the USDOL Hire Vets Medallion Program – following a complementary approach that focuses on the unique scope and intent of each award.

Presenters: Sam Mitchell*, WorkSource Administrator, Monique Martin*^, Program Coordinator, State Veterans Program

New York: “Collaborative Innovation in Veterans Services and Care”

In this session, Colonel (US Army, Retired) Jim McDonough, Director of Veterans Services for New York State, and former Managing Director for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, will share innovative strategies and promising practices supporting the needs of the state’s military connected members and their families.

Presenter: Jim McDonough*, Director, New York State Division of Veterans Services

(*) Denotes the individual is currently serving or is a Veteran of the United States military. If they are wearing a Veteran ribbon on their name badge, please thank them for their service.

(^) Denotes the individual is a military spouse. If they are wearing a Military Spouse ribbon on their name badge, please thank them for their support.