Steve Bent

Retiree Update

By Sharon Mike, IAWP Retiree Chair I hope this finds you doing well and surviving the nasty winter if you aren’t in the warm & sunny southern US. Below is some of the latest IAWP news for you. As always, let me know if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing you in San […]

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Time is Running Out to Apply for the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program!

This is the only federal-level employment award that celebrates employers who have demonstrated a commitment to recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans.   Employers of all sizes, ranging from small businesses and community-based non-profits to larger companies, are welcome to apply. Award recipients will receive a certificate and digital images of the medallion to use as part

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Deadline Extended for Officer, Director and Award Nominations

Submission deadlines for officer, director at large and awards nominations have been extended to Monday, March 11, 2019 at 5:00 PM Central. Officers and Directors at Large The minimum qualifications for officers and directors at large are available here. The duties of each position are available here. To submit nominations for officers or directors, please complete all

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Do SNAP Work Requirements Work?

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act waived Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements nationally in 2010 and broadened the eligibility for receiving waivers in subsequent years for Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD). From 2011 to 2016, many states voluntarily imposed work requirements, while other areas became ineligible for waivers because of improved economic conditions.

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Reminder: Nomination Deadlines for Board and Awards Set for Friday, March 1st

Nominations for IAWP Officers President Elect and Vice President as well as four Directors at Large positions (2 one-year terms, 2 two-year terms) are set for Friday, March, 1st 2019 at 5:00 PM EST. To submit a nomination, please complete all sections of the nomination form here AND attach required documents. Incomplete nominations will not be reviewed by the Nominations Committee.

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Study: Banning Criminal Conviction Questions on Job Applications Increases Hiring of Ex-Prisoners

Former prisoners have a better chance of getting hired if a job application doesn’t include questions about criminal history, according to new employment research from Case Western Reserve University. In fact, the practice known as “banning the box” (as in, the box job applicants are asked to check to indicate criminal convictions) increased employment of

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Nomination’s Accepted for Innovation in Workforce Systems Award

The International Association of Workforce Professionals invites nominations for it’s Workforce Innovation Award. All that’s needed for consideration is to successfully demonstrate extraordinary innovation that directly or indirectly impacts systems, customers, or professionals within the workforce system. For example, this might include, implementation of a new system or process, developing an innovative program, creating a new

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2019 IAWP Conference - San Antonio, TX

106th Workforce Development Conference

Now in its 106th year, the Workforce Development Conference is a comprehensive, multi-day conference offering educational training, continuing education and networking events targeting professionals from all walks of the workforce development community. Programs at the 2019 Workforce Development Conference target the needs of workforce boards, training providers, WIOA partners, workforce agency personnel, employers, youth and

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Member Benefits

The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) provides members a vast array of benefits including: Workforce Professional Benefits Discount to become a Certified Workforce Professional (CWP) The CWP credential after your name shows you are part of an outstanding group of workforce professionals who have extensive knowledge and experience in workforce issues as well as shows

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