NEWSLETTER | May 2019 | Volume 4 | Issue 5
Driving the national workforce agenda and providing value-added member services
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In Memory
NASWA, SIDES, and the UI program lost a passionate champion when Tom Byerley passed away Friday, May 3, in Oregon – he was 61 years old.
Words cannot adequately express the sadness and loss felt by his family, friends and co-workers, especially those who are a part of the national SIDES community.
Tom was extremely dedicated to his work with SIDES and the overall UI program. He was a staunch supporter of any efforts to help improve the integrity of the UI system. He had over 40 years of experience in UI, most of that with the State of Oregon. He started with NASWA in September 2014.
We will miss him dearly!
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Join us for an invigorating gathering September 10-12, 2019 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA. Hear from an award-winning keynote speaker and choose from a large selection of educational workshops and panels with takeaways for everyone who attends. Don't miss this event!
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED
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Celebrated military hero, Army Captain Florent “Flo” Groberg was on his second deployment to Afghanistan in August 2012 when he demonstrated the selflessness and bravery that earned him the Medal of Honor.
Tackling a suicide bomber and saving countless lives while protecting his fellow soldiers, Groberg’s actions that day made him only the 10th living American to receive the nation’s top award for valor in combat since the attacks on September 11, 2001. Today, as director of veteran’s outreach at Boeing and LinkedIn’s veteran’s program spokesperson, he is a powerful and prominent advocate for veterans’ issues.
You can hear more about the experiences and people who influenced his life, and became part of his new book “8 Seconds of Courage,” at the
Sixth Annual NASWA Veterans Conference
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The hotel reservation deadline is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019.
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What's Happening in the States
Content from the states, for the states
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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR
MARK SANDERS AWARD
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Mark Sanders Award for Exceptional Service to Veterans, with special emphasis on Veterans with Significant Barriers to Employment.
The deadline for submissions is 6 pm ET Friday, May 24, 2019
The award will be presented at the Sixth Annual NASWA Veterans Conference, August 7-9, 2019, at The Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington DC.
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Steering Committee Meeting

The Unemployment Insurance Information Technology Support Center (UI ITSC) Steering Committee met May 2-3, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The focus of the meeting was on UI ITSC’s strategic plan and to provide input on the updated mission, vision, and goals for UI ITSC. Members also discussed ongoing UI ITSC projects and the status of UI IT modernizations across the nation.
Members include: Gail Overhouse (CA), Daryle Dudzinski (CT), Jeff May (GA), Brett Flachsbarth (KS), Anna Hui (MO), Nellie Spangler (NE), Sue Anne Athens (NM), Kay Erickson (OR), and William Walton (VA), Jim Garner (USDOL) and Subri Raman (USDOL).
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NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
AT THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
Education and Employment Status of Recent High School and College Graduates
On April 25
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, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the latest findings from an annual October supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS) that collects information about recent high school and post-secondary degree recipients. In October 2018, 69.1 percent of 2018 high school graduates age 16 to 24 were enrolled in colleges or universities. Among 20- to 29-year-olds who received a bachelor’s degree in 2018, 72.3 percent were employed. More highlights can be found within the
BLS News Release
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NEW FROM URBAN INSTITUTE: HOW ARE STATES MEETING CHILD CARE NEEDS FOR PARENTS IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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A lack of child care access can be a barrier to participation in education and training activities. At the 2018 NASWA Workforce Summit, members from Montana, Arkansas, Texas, and Utah showcased their state’s efforts to connect child care resources with workforce development efforts. Based partly on some of these states’ efforts and experiences, three new resources for states were developed by researchers at the Urban Institute. The resources provide insights into how...
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