NEWSLETTER | December 2021 | Volume 6 | Issue 11
Driving the national workforce agenda and providing value-added member services
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December 8
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December 9-10
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December 9-10
January 12-13
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SAVE THE DATES!
We're pleased to announce the following 2022 conferences:
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February 16, 2022 | Washington, DC
April 26-28, 2022 | St. Louis, MO
May 10-12, 2022 | Orlando, FL
June 28-30, 2022 | Washington, DC
September 20-22, 2022 | Chicago, IL
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2021 NASWA SUMMIT: We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! |
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We received an overwhelmingly positive response to the conference and are pleased to announce we reached maximum capacity for our first in-person meeting since March 2020! We look forward to seeing those of you who are registered for the event. |
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REMINDER: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AND
WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ONSITE
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Your health and safety are our priority. In an effort to provide an engaging and participatory experience while keeping the health and safety of attendees as our priority, we are instituting COVID-19 Protocols, which include completing a Participation Agreement as part of registration. Click the button below to learn more.
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What's Happening in the States
Content from states, for states
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MAINE
NEW JERSEY
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NASWA Awarded Research and Learning Opportunities Grant |
NASWA has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help workforce agencies develop multi-state data collaboratives and more timely labor market and workforce information.
“We are honored and excited to receive this significant investment that will help address the critical need for increased workforce data,” said Scott B. Sanders, NASWA President and CEO. “These funds will provide opportunities for states to share workforce, education, and other program data to guide policy and promote economic mobility.”
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ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING |
The Administration and Finance Committee met on November 9th with fifty-two members attending from thirty-seven states. Chair Mike Smith (OR) opened the meeting by announcing Emily Ward (SD) as the Committee’s new Vice-Chair. Committee members heard presentations from several NASWA staff, including President and CEO Scott B. Sanders, Evan Littrell, Director of State Engagement in the UI Integrity center, and Behavioral Insights Project Manager, Sara Hall Phillips. One of the highlights of these presentations, was the introduction of NASWA’s new Behavioral Insights Toolkit, which applies behavioral psychology to the Unemployment Insurance System.
Tom Stengle, Laura Watson, and Anita Harvey of the US Department of Labor then joined the Committee to summarize Unemployment Insurance state administrative funds from the 2021 fiscal year and provide information on the FY 2022 continuing resolution. To close, Mr. Smith led the state peer-to-peer discussion, focusing on funding for Unemployment Insurance Modernization efforts, Tiger Teams, and USDOL funding opportunities.
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BEHAVIORAL INSIGHTS TOOLKIT |
Visit the UI Integrity Center's booth on December 8, at the NASWA SUMMIT in Austin, Texas, to learn more on Behavioral Insights and the Toolkit. Project Manager Sara Hall Phillips will be on site to help answer any questions.
The Behavioral Insights Toolkit is a collection of resources, articles, templates and how-to information housed within NASWA's Knowledge Exchange Library. It helps UI agencies improve integrity and customer compliance through targeted changes to program communications and processes.
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INTEGRITY CENTER - FEATURED RESOURCES OF THE WEEK |
A list of all Integrity Center resources published in the library and PDFs of the documents can be accessed via SharePoint (login required).
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State Information Data
Exchange System (SIDES)
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SAVE THE DATES!
SIDES Webinar Series: Building the Foundation for Employer Success
Set your employers up for success on the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES). Join the NASWA SIDES team and State Workforce Agencies as they explore successful practices and helpful tips for E-Response employers. Topics will include the importance of establishing a state help desk, preview of the new E-Response websites, and communicating with employers about the benefits of SIDES. Each weekly webinar will be 30 minutes, followed by a brief Q & A. This webinar series is designed for State Workforce Agencies, including SIDES liaisons, SIDES help desk, and other appropriate state staff.
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Workforce IT Support Center |
WORKFORCE ITSC PROCUREMENT PORTAL |
Did you know that more than half of the 99 workforce procurements identified so far in 2021 in the Workforce ITSC Procurement Portal encompass modernization and digital transformation?
Of the 322 IT systems reported in the State Technology Profiles, 124 have plans to be replaced or modernized in the next 5 years. These 124 systems involve 36 states and every WIOA title and partner program! The prevalence of modernization and digital transformation in the workforce ecosystem underscore Workforce ITSC’s focus on assisting state workforce agencies with such processes. If you are embarking on a technology modernization effort, you can also explore over 80 profiles of workforce technology tools/services in the Solutions Marketplace.
Beginning in 2022 look for our Masterclass Series: Digital Transformation for Workforce System Leaders. This interactive series will be focused on helping system stakeholders gain greater understanding about what’s required to enable digital transformation using strategic and modern practices to harness data and technology. Stay tuned for more information or connect with us at witsc@naswa.org.
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National Labor Exchange Update |
The NLx most recently reached a previous goal of 3 million job postings in August 2021 and have exceeded expectations by adding an additional 1 million jobs in less than 6 months, contributing to the existing 140 million jobs posted by the NLx since 2007.
2021 remains an active year for the NLx, with the launch of the National Labor Exchange Research Hub, a first of its kind real-time labor market information tool available for researchers, employers, job seekers and more to access millions of real-time and historical job postings.
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INVESTIGATING UI FRAUD - VIRTUAL COURSE |
A comprehensive UI fraud investigations certification program is currently available through NASWA Learning. The certificate program is comprised of eLearning lessons, an instructor led course, and a series of complex practical application simulations. The curriculum utilizes real UI fraud scenarios and case studies to provide a robust and rigorous training to prepare new investigators to identify and intercept fraud. NOTE: NASWA member login is required to access training.
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SBA OFFICE OF VETERANS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT |
Each month, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD), focuses on a different aspect of the veteran entrepreneurship journey – from the various demographics eligible for many of the SBA’s veteran resources to the different areas where entrepreneurs seek assistance.
This December, we’re reflecting on veteran entrepreneur accomplishments and resources throughout 2021.
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NASWA Affiliates enjoy exclusive benefits.
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WEBINAR FOR HOMELESS VETERANS' REINTEGRATION PROGRAM |
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The Department of Labor’s, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) and the National Veterans’ Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) are pleased to invite you to a Webinar for interested applicants of the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP).
During the webinar, DOL-VETS and NVTAC staff will provide a comprehensive overview of the HVRP program and steps your organization can take to prepare to submit a competitive application.
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COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR REEMPLOYMENT AND RECOVERY AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE |
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Members-only resources and solutions are available to assist states with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. State workforce agency personnel can access information on Reemployment and Recovery as well as Unemployment Insurance.
NOTE: Materials are for internal use only and access requires a NASWA Member login.
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A tool for NASWA members (state workforce agency personnel), the COVID-19 Playbook is a compilation of resources on MEUC implementation and PUA Overpayment Waiver information for state workforce agencies.
NOTE: NASWA Member login is required to access.
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Have a job to fill? State workforce agencies and Affiliates may contact webmaster@naswa.org to submit an open position.
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Please send relevant content for the newsletter to Brooke Higdon.
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