National Association of State Workforce Agencies

The Workforce ITSC Steering Committee convened over the last two days bringing together federal and state partners from vocational rehabilitation, human services, education, and workforce development programs. Discussions focused on Workforce ITSC advisory services offerings, education and training opportunities, and on-demand resources available to support states with technology initiatives and the alignment of services. Updates were also provided by state and federal representatives, as well as staff from the National Governors Association and the American Public Human Services Association. Stay tuned for more insights and developments from the Workforce ITSC! Learn more about our initiatives here: www.naswa.org/witsc

This week, NASWA Policy Director Ben Mays took part in a session titled "From a National to Local Level: RAP Successes and Impacts to Date" at USDOL's Apprenticeship Building America convening in Washington, D.C. Mays provided background on NASWA's Registered Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning Group along with focusing on the following: ✅ Establishing apprenticeship infrastructure ✅ Developing innovate apprenticeship roles ✅ Expanding apprenticeship into new industries & occupations ✅ Broadening access to apprenticeship opportunities ✅ Anticipating & leveraging policy developments #NASWA | #Apprenticeship U.S. Department of Labor

Our newsletter is a great way to learn about upcoming events, workforce jobs, updates from NASWA services. ICYMI our October edition, give it a read! ⬇️ 🔗https://lnkd.in/e2QayAex

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy! October 13 is the day in 1775 that the Continental Congress established the Continental Navy. Thank you to all Navy veterans and active service members. #NASWA

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Highlighting the Green Mountain State’s Innovations from the 2023 #NASWA State of the Workforce Report - New England Regional Virtual Job Fair - Collegiate & Triple-A Baseball Games Job Fairs - Abenaki Tribe Partnership 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ehxVDiCH #NationalVermontDay Vermont Department of Labor

We had a fantastic time CELEBRATING at the 2024 NASWA SUMMIT in New Orleans and hope you did, too! Check out our complete photo gallery ⬇️📸 🔗https://lnkd.in/e6eUDcJx #NASWASUMMIT24 | #NASWA

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 This month, we honor the contributions of manufacturers and their employees to our economy and communities. Let's recognize the innovation and hard work that drives the manufacturing industry forward. #ManufacturingMonth | #NASWA

𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 Your state workforce agency can help you meet federal requirements and fill your job openings with qualified individuals with disabilities. #NASWA | #NDEAM

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Highlighting the Ocean State’s Innovations from the 2023 #NASWA State of the Workforce Report - Office of Community Engagement - UI Online - UI & TDI Help Forms 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezwgHER3 #NationalRhodeIslandDay

Manufacturing Day is held on the first Friday in October and is celebrated throughout the month. If you are a manufacturer planning to host a #MFGDAY24 event, contact Business Services at your state workforce agency for help with promotion in your local area. #NASWA