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WASHINGTON - The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) announced the launch of the modernized State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) E-Response platform. This upgrade will enhance integrity and provide customers with an easier and more thorough experience.  ...

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON – The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) announced the election of its 2021-2022 association year board of directors. NASWA membership, which represents state and U.S. territory workforce agencies nationwide, selected 15 new board mem...

The Honorable Marty Walsh US Secretary of Labor U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20210 Dear Secretary Walsh: Congratulations on your nomination and confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Governors and state workforce officials appreciate the critical r...

This Michigan 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 p...

This New York 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 p...

Tracks: Administrators and E&T Innovations in Youth Workforce Services Youth and young adults face a unique set of challenges as they explore career opportunities and transition into the workforce—especially in the wake of a years-long pandemic. Hear how states are developing innova...

Tracks: Comms, EO, and UI Equity, Plain Language, and Behavioral Insights: Frameworks for Improving State UI Programs This enlightening session will feature states sharing their experiences with using behavioral insights, plain language, and other strategies to improve equity and access...

Laying the Foundation for America’s Infrastructure Workforce Following the passage of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, the U.S. is seeing a historic level of investment in the country's infrastructure. To support these investments, state workforce agencies across the nation...

TRACKS: E&T and WLMI State-Led Strategies to Strengthen the Nation’s Healthcare Workforce As the U.S. emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, revitalizing the healthcare workforce is a major priority across the country. To meet this challenge, state workforce agencies are increasin...

Tracks: Tech and UI  Once Upon a Time: Tales of UI IT Modernization Dive into the storybook of UI IT modernization, where magical transformations breathe life into outdated systems and user experiences are elevated to new heights. States will recount their adventures against legacy...