NEWSLETTER | February 2022 | Volume 7 | Issue 2
Driving the national workforce agenda and providing value-added member services
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Upcoming Meetings & Webinars |
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February 4
February 9
February 10
February 11
February 15
February 16 - 17
February 18
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March 1
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March 10
March 15
March 16-17
March 23-24
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2022 WINTER POLICY FORUM: REGISTER TODAY! |
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The 2022 Winter Policy Forum will be held virtually February 16-17. We hope you can join us! |
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2022 SIDES SEMINAR: REGISTRATION OPEN |
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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: REGISTRATION OPEN |
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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.
Led by NASWA’s Unemployment Insurance Interstate Benefits Subcommittee, the training provides basic skills and promotes cooperation among states in running and managing Interstate and Combined Wage Claim (CWC) operations and administering the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) and the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-service members (UCX) programs.
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Schedule
Tuesday, May 10: Workshops begin at 1:30 pm followed by evening welcome reception
Wednesday, May 11: General session and workshops from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Thursday, May 12: General session and workshops from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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2022 VETERANS CONFERENCE CALL FOR WORKSHOP PRESENTERS |
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Planners for the 2022 Veterans Conference are seeking workshop presenters and panelists from external stakeholders who can provide learning opportunities for conference attendees on a variety of topics relevant to serving our nation's veterans, transitioning service members, caregivers, and military spouses, and the employers who hire them. Click the link below for more information on how to submit a proposal for a workshop presentation.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL IS MARCH 25, 2022.
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SAVE THE DATES
Watch your inbox for upcoming registration information!
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June 28-30, 2022 | Washington, DC
September 20-22, 2022 | Chicago, IL
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What's Happening in the States
Content from states, for states
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ALASKA
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MAINE
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NASWA + LinkedIn Talent Solutions = Moving Your Workforce Development Operations Online
NASWA and LinkedIn are excited to announce a new opportunity for states! After working together on multiple initiatives, this new commercial collaboration will facilitate stronger public-private partnerships by providing state workforce agencies the ability to partner with LinkedIn and access their full suite of LinkedIn Talent Solutions products, including LinkedIn Learning and LinkedIn Talent Insights.
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NEW! WAGE & HOUR COMMITTEE |
The Wage and Hour Committee provides a forum for state employees charged with enforcing wage and hour laws to share promising practices and make policy recommendation to USDOL and federal lawmakers.
How NASWA Members Can Join A Policy Committee
It’s easy! State workforce agency administrators should submit an email to naswa@naswa.org nominating an individual from their state for a specific committee. This can be done at any time. NASWA strives to have a representative from each state to participate in every policy committee.
Interested in joining a NASWA Policy Committee? Learn More!
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UI IB SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING |
Forty-six members, representing twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia, met virtually on January 12th for the Unemployment Insurance Interstate Benefits Subcommittee meeting. Chair Kathy Catanzaro (RI) and Vice-Chair Monnikka Madison (DC) welcomed everyone and provided an overview of the agenda. Attendees heard updates from guests, including NASWA ICON Director Judy Mattinson and representatives from USDOL’s Employment and Training Administration. Ms. Mattinson presented on the ICON modernization process, while USDOL staff shared recent guidance, staffing guidance, and new resources.
Subcommittee members then joined the Policy & Training or Technology Workgroup for a breakout session to discuss state challenges and goals for the subcommittee. The meeting ended with a peer-to-peer discussion.
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Workforce IT Support Center (Workforce ITSC) |
EXPANDED STATE TECHNOLOGY PROFILES |
In 2021, Workforce ITSC expanded its information on State Technology Profiles* to include 46 states and territories. More than 400 articles/research on workforce technology and digital transformation topics were added to our library*. The Solutions Marketplace* expanded to include more than 250 vendor/ consultant profiles and products, while the Procurement Portal* now includes more than 500 technology-related workforce procurements.
More resources are set to roll out this year in addition to a refreshed look to the State Technology Profiles and new market research.
Have questions about our online tools or need technical assistance? Contact witsc@naswa.org.
*Note: Accessing tools requires member login
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NEW UI CLAIMANT EDUCATIONAL GUIDES NOW AVAILABLE |
Two new Claimant Education Guides are available within the Claimant/Employer Communications Resources collection! Use the guides to educate UI claimants about what constitutes UI fraud and how to avoid common mistakes when filing a UI claim.
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FEATURED RESOURCES OF THE WEEK |
INTEGRITY DATA HUB - BANK ACCOUNT VERIFICATION |
The IDH team is beginning its initial internal user acceptance testing of the new Bank Account Verification (BAV) solution which is on schedule for a mid-February release. This new functionality will provide additional assistance in the detection and prevention of UI fraud, imposter claims and improper payments.
IDH will provide additional information, training, and assistance regarding this new functionality in the coming weeks. If you have any questions about the new BAV tool or any IDH related questions, contact us at IDHTEAM@naswa.org.
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: PREPARING YOUR #VETBIZ FOR GROWTH OR EXPANSION
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With 22 Veterans Business Outreach Centers across the country, you’re sure to find professional business advice to grow your business to new heights. Learn from qualified professionals who specialize in veteran entrepreneur needs so you can begin competing for contracts, securing more capital, merging or acquiring other businesses, and exporting products. |
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.
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NASWA Affiliates enjoy exclusive benefits.
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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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