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In September 2013, NASWA and Hilton Worldwide entered into an agreement to support veterans seeking employment assistance from state workforce agencies. The effort on behalf of Hilton Worldwide is just one small part of Hilton’s Operation: Opportunity initiative to provide support to U.S. ...

This breakout will delve into how state workforce agencies are implementing crisis communications during disaster recovery efforts, including highlights of what worked well and learning lessons on what did not. This session is the kick-off to a series of NASWA webinars that will be held fo...

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...

As the new UI Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) program moves into high gear, this panel focuses on the new evaluation requirements and innovation in three states that are getting ready to expand their programs. Moderator: Jason Vaden, Director, Workforce Program ...

This Session will provide members of each state the opportunity to report on significant legal cases, legislation, policy battles and administrative triumphs and disasters of the last year that have occurred in their states. It is a time to share and learn from our colleagues and to gain u...

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 l...

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)...

Hoosiers will soon be able to take advantage of community and national volunteering initiatives while participating in free training, education and job-seeking programs and services currently offered at WorkOne locations throughout the state. This comes as Serve Indiana (Formerly known as ...

Earlier this week, on March 18-20, states from NASWA’s Administration & Finance (A&F) and Unemployment Insurance (UI) Committees met with staff from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI) concerning...

Rebecca Sotirkys, NC4ME, James Simpson, Pike Enterprises, Tim Shatto, Texas Veterans Commission, Bob Gear, Texas Workforce Commission, Sam Mitchell and Terrie Garcia Hernandez, Washington State Employment Security Department consolidated presentation from...