Tuesday, June 19, 2018

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1 AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE Last Updated on May 30, 2018 Tuesday, June 19, :00am 5:00pm: Conference Registration Training Sessions: 9:00am - 12:00pm The Latest in Virtual OneStop Reporting (Part 1 of 2) John Marks and Dan Fitzgerald, Geographic Solutions Effective reporting is an important part of every workforce agency. This training session will focus on reporting capabilities in Virtual OneStop, to include categories such as Summary Reports, Detailed Reports, the Ad Hoc Query tool, and more. Don t miss your opportunity to dive deeper into reporting tools the system has to offer. Note: Federal Reporting will be covered during the regular conference schedule. Labor Market Tools in Virtual OneStop (Part 1 of 2) Shannon Ramaeker, Geographic Solutions Melanie Arthur, Melanie Arthur Consulting Labor market data supports local outreach and services to both job seekers and employers, which can help staff add to their credibility as an important partner and resource. This training session will focus on how to use labor market data as a key outreach tool, as well as how staff and labor market analysts can use the tools in Virtual OneStop to work together for increased success.

2 12:00pm - 1:30pm: Lunch on Your Own Training Sessions: 1:30pm - 3:30pm The Latest in Virtual OneStop Reporting (Part 2 of 2) John Marks and Dan Fitzgerald, Geographic Solutions A continuation of training on reporting capabilities in Virtual OneStop. Labor Market Tools in Virtual OneStop (Part 2 of 2) Shannon Ramaeker, Geographic Solutions Melanie Arthur, Melanie Arthur Consulting A continuation of training on labor market tools in Virtual OneStop. Wednesday, June 20, :00am - 9:00am: Registration and Complimentary Breakfast General Session: 9:00am 9:15am Conference Opening Rusty Kath, Emcee General Session: 9:15am-10:00am Geographic Solutions Update: A Year in Review Deane Toler, Geographic Solutions 10:00am - 10:15am: Refreshment Break

3 General Session: 10:15am - 11:45am State of Workforce Development Panel Discussion Ron Painter, National Association of Workforce Boards Celina Bussey, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Lynda Parven, Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation James Rzepkowski, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Josh Copus, Jobs for the Future Labs 12:00pm - 1:00pm: Complimentary Lunch General Session: 1:15pm - 2:45pm The Next Steps for the Geographic Solutions Product Line Paul Toomey, Geographic Solutions 2:45pm - 3:00pm: Refreshment Break General Session: 3:00pm - 3:45pm Policy Chat with Ron Painter Ron Painter, National Association of Workforce Boards 3:45pm - 4:00pm: Break Breakout Sessions: 4:00pm - 4:45pm Introducing the Next Version of Virtual LMI Shannon Ramaeker, Jennifer Gage, and Levi Richards, Geographic Solutions Using Google Analytics to Drive Visitors to Your Website and Keep Them There Evan Brenner and Tony Trentacoste, Geographic Solutions

4 Train-the-Trainer: How to Teach Virtual OneStop to New Staff Members John Marks, Dan Fitzgerald, and Ron Fish, Geographic Solutions The Latest on the Geographic Solutions Unemployment System Buddy Edwards and Jimmy Jones, Geographic Solutions Customer-Centered Design and the Disability Employment Initiative Grant Robyn Bumgardner, Virginia Employment Commission 5:30pm - 8:00pm: Welcome Reception Thursday, June 21, :30am - 7:00am: Walk the Beach (Optional) 7:30am - 8:30am: Complimentary Breakfast General Session: 8:30am - 10:00am Engage and Connect: Why It s Good for You, Your Team, and Your Customers Maria Smith, Bounce Australia/Bounce USA 10:00am - 10:15am: Refreshment Break Breakout Sessions: 10:15am - 11:00am The Software Development Lifecycle at Geographic Solutions Shannon Ramaeker and Samantha Miro-Heyman, Geographic Solutions Advanced Custom Home Pages in Content Publisher David Rivera and Daryl Umberger, Geographic Solutions

5 Efficient Case Management Tools (Part 1 of 2) Pam Johnson, Kim Thomas, and Liliya Tanska, Geographic Solutions Investigations, Overpayments, and Improving Employer Communication Using SIDES Jamie Abbott, National Association of State Workforce Agencies Eric Harvey, Geographic Solutions The New Virtual Career Center: Powerful Career Pathway Tools for Students (Part 1 of 2) Dan Cobus, Cynthia Portugal, and Brent Fredenrich, Geographic Solutions 11:00am - 11:15am: Break Breakout Sessions: 11:15am - 12:00pm Employer Database Review and Update Jim Winner, Infogroup Metrix Learning as a Career Service Brian Lee and Christine Peng, New York Wired for Education Eileen Telgarsky, Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board Efficient Case Management Tools (Part 2 of 2) Pam Johnson, Kim Thomas, and Liliya Tanska, Geographic Solutions Simplifying the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Process Allen Larson, Geographic Solutions The New Virtual Career Center: Optimizing Student Outcomes (Part 2 of 2) Dan Cobus, Cynthia Portugal, and Brent Fredenrich, Geographic Solutions 12:00pm - 1:30pm: Client Recognition Luncheon

6 Breakout Sessions: 1:45pm - 2:30pm Third Party Résumés Larry Cryderman and Paul Toomey, Geographic Solutions WIOA Data Discovery: Mining Gold From the PIRL to Drive Success Geoff Smith and Justin Ryan, FutureWork Systems Nathan Coppley, North Carolina Department of Commerce A Modernized Approach to Unemployment Insurance Tax Allen Larson and Nicole Little, Geographic Solutions The Enabling and Disruptive Forces of Technology: How a National Network of Workforce Change Agents Can Steer the Way for Learners and Workers Josh Copus, Jobs for the Future Labs 2:30pm - 2:45pm: Break Breakout Sessions: 2:45pm - 3:30pm Helping Individuals Prepare for Success in the Workforce with the Adult Education Module Janet Wootten, Geographic Solutions Improving Service Delivery at Job Centers with Staff Efficiency Tools Mac McCarthy and Jessica Wikholm, Geographic Solutions PIRL Reporting Assistant: Tools to Download, Validate, and Analyze PIRL Extracts Liliya Tanska, Geographic Solutions Federal Reporting and Validation Processes: GUS Methodologies for Effective UI Required Reports Eric Harvey and Michelle Farr, Geographic Solutions Supporting Individuals in Their Quest to Reduce Reliance on SNAP Benefits Samantha Miro-Heyman and Ogainys Vasquez, Geographic Solutions

7 3:30pm - 3:45pm: Refreshment Break Breakout Sessions: 3:45pm - 4:30pm Fostering Change: Developing Strategic Alliances with State Workforce Agencies through OFCCP Compliance Charlie Terrell, National Association of State Workforce Agencies Shannon Offord, DirectEmployers Association Reducing Paper Usage in American Job Centers Edward Fritz and Thais Kuoman, CareerSource Southwest Florida Preventing Employer Scams: Best Practices for Vetting Employers and Scam Alerts in Virtual OneStop Bill Walker, Virginia Employment Commission Michael Hoskins, North Carolina Department of Commerce Eric Fountain, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Amy Daniel and Bonnie Dassing, Geographic Solutions Helping Individuals Achieve Self-Sufficiency with the TANF Module Erica Tew and Chris McCormack, Connecticut Department of Labor Eileen Rodriguez and Larry Cryderman, Geographic Solutions ADA Compliance: Making Your Online Services Accessible to All Users Patti Arouni and John Contarino, Geographic Solutions 6:00pm - 9:00pm: President s Reception

8 Friday, June 22, :30am - 8:30am: Complimentary Breakfast Breakout Sessions: 8:30am - 9:15am Alison and Geographic Solutions Integration for TANF and SNAP Administration: A Case Study from CareerSource Palm Beach County Mike Feerick, Alison Sandra Wright, CareerSource Palm Beach County How Federal Contractor Compliance Affects Employer Interactions with State Workforce Agencies Josh Akers, Akers Advisors Bill Megargel, Geographic Solutions WIOA Federal Reporting and Performance Analytics Alan Correira and Liliya Tanska, Geographic Solutions Archiving and Purging Tools in Virtual OneStop Patrick Howard and Eric Harvey, Geographic Solutions Virtual OneStop Updates for Eligible Training Providers Elaine Karas, Lois McGovern, and Scott Stalter, Geographic Solutions 9:15am - 9:30am: Break Breakout Sessions: 9:30am - 10:15am Standing Room Only: Mobile Job Search/Employer Event Chris Siegle, Josh Wood, Allin Shaw, and Drew Warner, Geographic Solutions Work Opportunity Tax Credit Management in Virtual OneStop Janet Wootten and Bonnie Dassing, Geographic Solutions

9 Empowering Staff to Create and Share Their Own Reports Chris Wilson and Eduardo Meza, Geographic Solutions Assisting Individuals with Disabilities in Achieving Employment and Independence Sandi Bilbo, Geographic Solutions When Bots Are a Good Thing - An Overview of Job Spidering and Data Collection Bill Megargel and Emily Wright, Geographic Solutions 10:15am - 10:30am: Refreshment Break Breakout Sessions: 10:30am - 11:45am Best Practices and Enhancements for Virtual OneStop Rusty Kath, Paul Toomey, and Pam Johnson, Geographic Solutions Roundtable Discussion on the Future of Virtual LMI Shannon Ramaeker, Jennifer Gage, and Levi Richards, Geographic Solutions Roundtable Discussion on the Future of GUS and REX Buddy Edwards, Jimmy Jones, and Allen Larson, Geographic Solutions General Session: 11:45am - 12:00pm Closing Remarks Paul Toomey, Geographic Solutions 12:00pm - 5:00pm: Meet with Geographic Solutions Staff (By Appointment Only)