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We are building on the success of Real Jobs RI to develop a new program to support individuals displaced from COVID. Our goal is to get Rhode Islanders back to work in target jobs in the next several months. Participating companies open opportunities through the pathways developed in the p...

This Iowa state profile includes a snapshot of how the state responded to the COVID-19 pandemic during calendar year 2020. Throughout the pandemic, workforce agencies worked tirelessly to assist an unprecedented number of individuals and implement a host of new unemployment insurance progr...

This Rhode Island state profile includes a snapshot of how the state responded to the COVID-19 pandemic during calendar year 2020. Throughout the pandemic, workforce agencies worked tirelessly to assist an unprecedented number of individuals and implement a host of new unemployment insuran...

Tracks: E&T, EO, and UI Innovations in Equitable Access to the UI Program Working outside of the UI system to increase awareness and accessibility. Leverage state experience with Navigator Grants to improve outreach for UI.   MODERATOR Evan Littrell, Director, State Engageme...

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON - The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) announced the appointment of Chairpersons of the Policy Committees of the Membership. These individuals, selected from across the U.S. to serve as NASWA Policy Committee Chairpersons, are as fo...

Theme: Employer Outreach State-Led Employer Webinars & Employer Education Events State Workforce Agencies are often the first resource employers have in understanding how to navigate the ins and outs of Unemployment Insurance. Over the years, states have developed Outreach webin...

Working with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Research Improving People’s Lives (RIPL)* built, tested and deployed a system for delivering Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) to the gig workers, contract workers, self-employed individuals and small business owners of R...

Iowa Governor announces UI tax extension to assist small businesses

IA - Gov Reynolds announces assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID19

WASHINGTON - The National Association of State Workforce Agencies' (NASWA) 2020 State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) Seminar in Kansas City recognized several employers, Professional Employer Organizations (PEO's), Third-Party-Administrators (TPA's), and state...