NEWSLETTER | March 2022 | Volume 7 | Issue 3
Driving the national workforce agenda and providing value-added member services
Upcoming Meetings & Webinars
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.
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.
2022 VETERANS CONFERENCE:
REGISTRATION IS OPEN + KEYNOTES ANNOUNCED!
Register and Reserve Your Hotel Room Today!
Keynote Speakers
General Stanley McChrystal
Veteran and
Disability Advocate Richard Pimentel
Gold Star Wife
Jennie Taylor
Veteran and Para-Athlete Cedric King
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.
SAVE THE DATE
Watch your inbox for upcoming registration information!
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
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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.
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.
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
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).
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
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.
NASWA AFFILIATES
NASWA Affiliate enjoy exclusive benefits.
Workforce Jobs
Check out open positions at NASWA and around the country!


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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