NEWSLETTER | March 2022 | Volume 7 | Issue 3 Driving the national workforce agenda and providing value-added member services

Upcoming Meetings & Webinars

March 1 Workforce & Labor Market Information Committee March 3-4 Employment & Training Committee March 4 Multi-State Data Collaborative: Governance (webinar) March 10 UI SIDES Operations Committee March 11 Administration & Finance Committee March 11 Joint Technology & Unemployment Insurance Committees March 15 Communications Committee March 16-17 Technology Committee

March 18 Multi-State Data Collaborative: Agenda-Setting (webinar) March 22, 24 Veterans Affairs Committee March 30-31 Multi-state Data Collaboratives: From Projects to Products to Practice April 26-28 2022 SIDES Seminar April 27-28 UI Information Technology Support Center (UI ITSC) Steering Committee April 28-29 Workforce Information Technology (Workforce ITSC) Steering Committee April 29 UI SIDES Operations Committee

Conference Corner

2022 SIDES SEMINAR: REGISTER NOW

The State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) Seminar is a gathering for state workforce members, employers, and third-party administrators (TPAs) to discuss current and developing trends in the unemployment program and how SIDES can be used to enhance integrity measures, streamline claims processing, and reduce agency costs.

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2022 UI IB TRAINING: REGISTER TODAY

NASWA’s biennial Unemployment Insurance Interstate Benefits and Federal Programs Training serves as the premier event for both new and experienced state employees who work with interstate benefits and/or federal unemployment insurance benefit programs.

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AGENDA (NEW!)

2022 VETERANS CONFERENCE: REGISTRATION IS OPEN + KEYNOTES ANNOUNCED!

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

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Keynote Speakers

General Stanley McChrystal Veteran and Disability Advocate Richard Pimentel Gold Star Wife Jennie Taylor Veteran and Para-Athlete Cedric King

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

Call for Workshop Presenters

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL IS MARCH 25, 2022. Learn More

2022 WINTER POLICY FORUM: MATERIALS AVAILABLE

Did you attend the 2022 Winter Policy Forum or register for on-demand access? Information to access conference presentations and recordings was sent to Forum attendees. Didn't receive access information? Contact us!

The Exhibitor Gallery and Photo Gallery are available! Visit the Exhibitor Gallery to learn more about Forum Sponsors and how their products and services can benefit your agency. View the Photo Gallery for images of Forum speakers and presenters.

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NASWA Summit September 20-22, 2022 | Chicago, IL

What's Happening in the States Content from states, for states Submit what's happening in your state to naswa@naswa.org ALASKA The Alaska Vocational Technical Center Launches IT Apprenticeships DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC Creates New Jobs Program for Local Youth DC Infrastructure Academy Virtual Orientation Session IDAHO Apprenticeship Profile: Idaho Forest Group Creates new Careers for Its Employees Job Creation and New Startups in Idaho MAINE Maine Dept. of Labor Announces Recovery of Nearly $500,000 in Owed Back Wages for Maine Workers in 2021 217 People Hired During the 2021 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign, at an Average Hourly Wage of Over $24 MARYLAND Maryland Officials Warn of 'Explosion' in Unemployment-Related Scams, Fraud Schemes State Announces Request for Proposals for Collaborative Workforce Solutions to Address Homelessness Chaney Enterprises Plans Apprenticeship Program and New Jobs in Anne Arundel County SOUTH DAKOTA Hard Work and Department of Labor helps Watertown Resident Reach Goals for Career Change NASWA in Action NASWA + LINKEDIN PARTNERSHIP NASWA and LinkedIn have joined forces to provide state workforce agencies access to a new suite of tools. Through the LinkedIn Talent Solutions product suite which includes LinkedIn Recruiter, Career Pages, LinkedIn Learning and Talent Insights, the offering includes an exclusive 5% discount beyond the already discounted government partner pricing for NASWA members. This new commercial collaboration can enhance skill development, in-depth knowledge of current labor market information, and direct access to employers actively hiring, among many more available tools. State LMI shops, state workforce development leaders, American Job Center staff and more can all benefit from the suite of services provided and can leverage them to the specific needs of individual states. To receive more information on this partnership, visit NASWA/LinkedIn Partnership or contact us! UI COMMITTEE MEETING Chair Jamie Suber (SC) and Vice-Chair Patsy Westcott (AK) welcomed 68 participants to the NASWA Unemployment Insurance Committee meeting virtually on February 18th. Among these participants were Jim Garner and Michelle Beebe with the US Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Office of Unemployment Insurance. Mr. Garner and Ms. Beebe provided committee members with insights and information on recent activities at the federal level. States also gave their feedback on recent guidance. READ MORE E&T COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR PRESENTS ON THE INFRASTRUCTURE WORKFORCE Mardy Leathers (MO), Vice Chair of the NASWA Employment & Training Committee, provided insights to a national, cross-sector audience during a webinar discussion on infrastructure workforce development strategies hosted by the National Academy of Public Administration.  Mardy was joined by John Ladd, USDOL Office of Apprenticeship, and other thought leaders. VIEW RECORDING National Labor Exchange (NLx) USNLX.COM WEBSITE CHANGES The National Labor Exchange (NLx) and DirectEmployers are excited to announce the launch of the refreshed NLx website. Member states, employers and job seekers can access the same NLx services but with improved user experience and functionality. Take a moment to get acquainted with the updated site! VETCENTRAL PROCESS CHANGE NLx partner DirectEmployers has taken over the distribution of job content through VetCentral, now providing an in-house email system. NASWA and DE staff have worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition and are happy to report there has been no interruption to job alerts for member agencies and local staff. UI Integrity Center FEATURED RESOURCES OF THE WEEK RESOURCE 1: Creating an Effective Triage Team RESOURCE 2: TIPS: Top Integrity Practices and Solutions Volume 3, Processes & Procedures for Identity Theft and Identity Verification  RESOURCE 3: Protecting Integrity: Identity Verification Webinar Visit the Knowledge Exchange Library for these and other helpful materials. Member login may be required for access. INTEGRITY DATA HUB: BANK ACCOUNT VERIFICATION Following several requests and pilot testing, Bank Account Verification (BAV) is now available to help your state fight fraud and identity theft. Numerous states are currently utilizing BAV to quickly help identify suspicious accounts and account owners. The user-friendly BAV tool is equipped to notify the recipient when a specific account is valid, invalid or unknown. For any questions or to get the process started to use BAV, email IDHTeam@naswa.org. Workforce IT Support Center (Workforce ITSC) MASTERCLASS SERIES: TRANSFORMATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE Awaiting the launch of the Workforce Academy's Transformation in the Digital Age Masterclass Series? Participate in the upcoming Masterclass Series to help lead your organization through a changing and increasingly digital world. The series is designed for workforce and education leaders and those responsible for delivering new and better customer services to be: INSPIRED through Voices of the System. Hear system stakeholders share insights about the imperative and vision for digital transformation PREPARED by completing a Quick-Start Action Tool. Understand where you are and strategize about next steps in your transformation journey ENGAGED with Live Learning Events. Meet virtually with world-class instructors and peers to build your capacity for transformation in the digital age DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION MASTERCLASS SERIES: SETTING THE STAGE FOR TRANSFORMATION Join workforce system veteran Rick Maher as he shares his model for organizational agility. Using an online assessment and a structured learning program, the virtual sessions help individuals and their organizations develop the mindset necessary to become more agile in the digital age. Join these live learning events on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. (ET) and Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (ET). REGISTER NOW Learning INVESTIGATING UI TAX FRAUD - NEW VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING COURSE NASWA Learning is pleased to announce the availability of a new virtual instructor led training course focusing on unemployment insurance tax fraud.  The Investigating UI Tax Fraud Virtual Course is delivered through four online sessions with each session lasting three hours, for a total of 12 hours of instructional time. This hands-on course involves: Case study activities Partner work in breakout rooms Group discussions Role-play exercises LEARN MORE COVID-19 Resources COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR REEMPLOYMENT AND RECOVERY AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 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. View Reemployment and Recovery Resources View Unemployment Insurance Resources

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Workforce Jobs

Check out open positions at NASWA and around the country! Data Analyst - Integrity Data Hub | NASWA Integrity Center UI Senior Business Analyst/Project Lead | NASWA UI ITSC (Full Time) UI Senior Business Analyst/Project Lead | NASWA UI ITSC (Part Time)

Have a job to fill? State workforce agencies and NASWA Affiliates may contact webmaster@naswa.org to submit an open position.

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