NEWSLETTER | June 2019 | Volume 4 | Issue 6 Driving the national workforce agenda and providing value-added member services

Bulletin Board PAID FAMILY LEAVE WEBINAR Webinars featuring states with Paid Family Leave Laws Several State Workforce Agencies have implemented or passed paid family leave programs and many others are considering such programs. These webinars offers informal opportunities to hear from state employees with temporary disability programs or paid family leave programs. States can ask questions and learn from each other. Webinar #1: Introductory Paid Family Leave/ Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) June 14, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET Topic: Representatives from state workforce agencies with Paid Family Leave laws introduce themselves and describe key features of their programs from a policy and business point of view. Time for questions and answers to learn from each other. Welcome from Julie Squire, NASWA Policy Director and General Counsel. These webinars are limited to state employees and NASWA employees only . State Legislation and Information: State Paid Family and Medical Leave REGISTER Conference Corner 2019 VETERANS CONFERENCE The agenda for this year's conference features 21 workshops on a variety of diverse topics, including military spouses, virtual employment, training and technology, Native American  veterans , state "promising practices" and more. In addition, there will be two panel discussions - one with employers, and another featuring veteran entrepreneurs - and several other speakers on issues important to today's veteran and transitioning service member. NASWA will also present the annual Mark Sanders Award to the state that went "above and beyond" in serving  veterans  in 2018. Check back often, since we continue to add more presenters and information to the conference program! Keynote Speaker Army Captain Florent “Flo” Groberg was on his second deployment to Afghanistan in August 2012 when he ... Read More Early Bird Registration ends Monday, June 17, 2019 The hotel reservation deadline is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Register now | Reserve your room | Updated Agenda REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Early bird registration ends July 15, 2019 Deadline for hotel reservations is Tuesday, July 24, 2019 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! Register Now | Visit Conference Site SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Expand your network. Share your message. Strengthen your connections. Become a NASWA Conference Sponsor! What's Happening in the States Content from the states, for the states Submit what's happening in your state to naswa@naswa.org CONNECTICUT Hamden American Job Center Partners with Library to Bring Re-Entry Job Fair to the Community State Apprenticeship Council Approves New Insurance Agent Pre-Apprenticeship Program MARYLAND Maryland Unveils Five New Apprenticeship Programs, Modernizes Existing Programs to Accommodate School-to-Apprenticeship SOUTH DAKOTA Hultman Selected as Member of CSG National Task Force UTAH Utah's Unemployment Insurance Division Receives Governor's Award for Excellence WYOMING Wyoming Transforms its Unemployment Insurance Tax System

Upcoming Meetings June 11 Board of Directors Park City, UT June 11-12 Workforce & Labor Market Information Committee Park City, UT June 12-13 Communications Committee Park City, UT June 12-13 National Labor Exchange Steering Committee Park City, UT June 12-14 Employment & Training Committee Park City, UT NASWA AFFILIATES Interested in becoming a NASWA Affiliate? Affiliates receive exclusive perks and benefits. Learn more!

NASWA Policy Committees

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING

Members of the Equal Opportunity Committee met June 4-5 in San Diego, California to discuss equal opportunity in workforce. Led by Chair Jackie Turner (MS) and Vice-Chair Matt Weldon (RI), the Committee focused on promising practices in many areas, including language access and providing services to individuals with disabilities. Kimberly Clinton (CA) with the California Employment Development Department shared how California complies with USDOL requirements, and the Committee members were able to see first hand how California provides workforce services at a San Diego South Metro Career Center.

NASWA Services

UI ITSC

Oklahoma Implements Online My Reemployment Plan for Job Seekers

On May 6, 2019, UI ITSC worked with Oklahoma Employment Security Commission to become the first state to successfully implement  My Reemployment Plan  (Phase II of Workforce Connect).  My Reemployment Plan  is a comprehensive job search guide developed in partnership by... Read More

WORKFORCE ITSC June Steering Committee 

Workforce ITSC Steering Committee met in Washington DC June 5-6. Over twenty state and federal representatives from Workforce, Adult Education, Vocational Rehabilitation and TANF, along with NASWA staff spent a day and half collaborating and strategizing how to help WIOA partners better utilize data and technology. Workforce ITSC staff provided status updates on the online tools and learning academy they are developing. The Steering Committee also heard presentations on a variety of other topics including procurement, Workforce Connect and the NLx.

Workforce Classifieds

WORKFORCE JOBS

Have you seen the jobs available on our Workforce Jobs page? View the most recent job listings or email webmaster@naswa.org to submit a workforce development-related job.

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