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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...

Inmates face an uphill battle upon release from prison, but state efforts to assist former prisoners into the workforce have evolved in recent years and the success stories are inspiring. The onus is moving from post-incarceration programs and services to pre-release programs. Allowing inm...

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...

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 ...

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)...

On September 25, 2013, Thomas & Thorngren went live on the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The NASWA operated SIDES is a web-based system that enables state Unemployment Insurance (UI) agencies to electronically exchange informa...

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...

Texas William J. Harris Equal Opportunity Award Nomination: EO Compliance Contact Information of Individual Submitting Nomination Nominator: : Tom McCarty Email Address: tom.mccarty@twc.state.tx.us Agency Name: Texas Workforce Commission Texas EO Compliance There were two recent events tha...