NEWSLETTER | November 2026 | Volume 11 | Issue 11

Celebrating 90 years of providing value-added member services

and driving the national workforce agenda

ALERT: Notice of Hotel Reservation Fraud

We are aware of unsolicited emails offering hotel reservations for the 2027 Winter Policy Forum. These messages are not authorized by NASWA. Read on for more information and how to avoid scams. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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NASWA IN ACTION

2027 Policy Committee Chairs Announced

Read about the appointment of our national policy committee chairpersons for the 2027 Association Year. Learn more

Video: Celebrating 90 Years of NASWA

During the SUMMIT in September, we debuted a video highlighting NASWA's 90th anniversary. Watch now

CONFERENCE CORNER

Winter Policy Forum

Registration is now open for the Winter Policy Forum and associated meetings in Washington, DC, Feb. 9-12, 2027. Learn more

2027 Sponsorship Prospectus

Sponsorship registration for 2027 events is now available. Learn more

2026 SUMMIT Highlights

Relive the excitement and meaningful moments from the 2026 SUMMIT. Read the recap and watch the highlight reel. Learn more

Upcoming Conferences

Stay informed about upcoming conferences in our events newsletter. Learn more

Save the Date

Check out more events and meetings happening in 2027. Learn more

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE STATES

News from states, for states

See what's happening in Colorado, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, and Texas. Read more

These articles have been submitted by the states. If you would like to submit an article to highlight your state, please send it to naswa@naswa.org.

PROGRAM UPDATES

States Invited to Participate in NLx Community of Practice

Help shape the future of the National Labor Exchange (NLx). Connect with workforce professionals from across the country, share ideas and learn from peers, while staying informed about new opportunities. Read more

NLx Partnership Supporting Talent Pipeline for Federal Contractors

At the BuildFreedom Summit, Lori Adams highlighted how the NLx is helping connect job seekers with careers across the Defense Industrial Base. Read more

USDOL Program Updates

These programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.

International Fraud Awareness Week is November 15-21. NASWA is a proud Supporting Organization in the global effort to minimize the impact of fraud. Follow us on social media for resources and tips on UI fraud prevention throughout the week. Read more

BI Beat: Making UI More Intuitive

This edition explores how intuition influences claimant behavior and highlights ways states can design more user-friendly UI systems that reduce mistakes and improve outcomes. Read more

State and Federal Leaders Discuss Workforce Technology Challenges

The Workforce Information Technology Support Center (Workforce ITSC) Steering Committee met last month, bringing together state and federal leaders. They discussed emerging challenges and explored how state initiatives, NASWA projects, and Workforce ITSC resources can support shared technology priorities. Read more

BULLETIN BOARD

2026 Mark Sanders Award Recipients Featured on NVTI Podcast

As Veterans Day approaches, hear from the recipients of NASWA’s 2026 Mark Sanders Award on the latest National Veterans' Training Institute (NVTI) podcast. Learn how their work is strengthening employment and training services for veterans. Learn more

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. 

National Labor Exchange (NLx) Jobs

Featuring millions of unique jobs daily! The NLx job feed is a resource for state workforce agencies and employers to connect talent to opportunity. USNLx Jobs

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