Tuesday, June 19, 2018

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1 AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Updated March 19, 2018 Tuesday, June 19, :00am - 3:30pm Conference Registration Training Sessions: 9:00am - 12:00pm The Latest in Virtual OneStop Reporting (Part 1 of 2) (John Marks, Dan Fitzgerald, and Ron Fish, 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, Levi Richards, and Jennifer Gage, 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. 12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch on Your Own

2 Training Sessions: 1:30pm - 3:30pm The Latest in Virtual OneStop Reporting (Part 2 of 2) (John Marks, Dan Fitzgerald, and Ron Fish, A continuation of training on reporting capabilities in Virtual OneStop. Labor Market Tools in Virtual OneStop (Part 2 of 2) (Shannon Ramaeker, Levi Richards, and Jennifer Gage, Geographic Solutions; Melanie Arthur, Melanie Arthur Consulting) A continuation of training on labor market tools in Virtual OneStop. Wednesday, June 20, :00am - 9:00am Conference Registration and Complimentary Breakfast 9:00am - 9:15am Conference Opening (Rusty Kath, Emcee) 9:15am - 10:00am Geographic Solutions Update: A Year in Review (Deane Toler, 10:00am - 10:15am Refreshment Break General Session: 10:15am - 11:45am State of Workforce Development (Panel Discussion) 12:00pm - 1:00pm Complimentary Lunch General Session: 1:15pm - 2:45pm The Next Steps for the Geographic Solutions Product Line (Paul Toomey,

3 2:45pm - 3:00pm Refreshment Break General Session: 3:00pm - 3:45pm A Washington Update (Speaker TBA) 3:45pm - 4:00pm Break Breakout Sessions: 4:00pm - 4:45pm Employer Database Review and Update (Jim Winner, InfoGroup) Session TBA Train-the-Trainer: How to Teach Virtual OneStop to New Staff Members (John Marks, Dan Fitzgerald, and Ron Fish, Archiving and Purging Tools in Virtual OneStop (Patrick Howard and Eric Harvey, Geographic 6:00pm - 9:00pm Welcome Reception Thursday, June 21, :30am - 7:00am Walk the Beach (Optional) 7:30am - 8:30am Complimentary Breakfast

4 General Session: 8:30am - 10:00am Conference Keynote (Maria Smith, Bounce Australia) 10:00am - 10:15am Refreshment Break Breakout Sessions: 10:15am - 11:00am The Geographic Solutions Software Development Lifecycle: Using Agile Methodology for Site Development, QA Testing, and Future Enhancements (Shannon Ramaeker and Samantha Miro- Heyman, Using Google Analytics to Optimize the Customer Experience (Evan Brenner and David Cahill, Efficient Case Management Tools and PIRL Reporting (Part 1 of 2) (Pam Johnson, Kim Thomas, and Liliya Tanska, The Latest on the Geographic Solutions Unemployment System (Buddy Edwards and Jimmy Jones, 11:00am - 11:15am Break Breakout Sessions: 11:15am - 12:00pm Introducing the Next Version of Virtual LMI (Shannon Ramaeker, Jennifer Gage, and Levi Richards, Virtual Tracking of Services with Metrix Learning (Speaker TBA) Efficient Case Management Tools and PIRL Reporting (Part 2 of 2) (Pam Johnson, Kim Thomas, and Liliya Tanska,

5 Simplifying the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Process (Allen Larson, 12:00pm - 1:30pm Client Recognition Luncheon Breakout Sessions: 1:45pm - 2:30pm Session TBD Vocational Rehabilitation Title IV: Serving Those With Disabilities (Sandi Bilbo, Real-Time Reporting Using the Ad Hoc Query Tool in Virtual OneStop (Liliya Tanska, Geographic Unemployment Insurance Investigations and Overpayments (Craig Putnam and Eric Harvey, 2:30pm - 2:45pm Break Breakout Sessions: 2:45pm - 3:30pm The New Virtual Career Center: Powerful Career Pathway Tools for Students (Part 1 of 2) (Dan Cobus, Cynthia Portugal, and Brent Fredenrich, Adult Education and Literacy Title II: Preparing Individuals for Success in the Workforce (Janet Wootten, How to Prevent Scam Employers (Panel Discussion) Customer Centered Design and the Disability Employment Initiative Grant (Speaker TBA) 3:30pm - 3:45pm Refreshment Break

6 Breakout Sessions: 3:45pm - 4:30pm The New Virtual Career Center: Powerful Career Pathway Tools for Students (Part 2 of 2) (Dan Cobus, Cynthia Portugal, and Brent Fredenrich, Improving Service Delivery at American Job Centers with Staff Efficiency Tools (Mac McCarthy, Making Your Website ADA Compliant for Increased Accessibility (Patti Arouni and John Contarino, Unemployment Insurance and Workforce Executive Reporting (Eric Harvey, 7:00pm - 10:00pm President s Reception Friday, June 22, :30am - 8:30am Complimentary Breakfast Breakout Sessions: 8:30am - 9:15am Office of Federal Contractor (OFC) Compliance and Advertised Jobs (Bill Megargel, Geographic Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): Employer Tax Credit Management in Virtual OneStop (Michelle Tripp, Session TBA A Modernized Approach to Unemployment Insurance Tax (Allen Larson and Nicole Little, Geographic

7 9:15am - 9:30am Break Breakout Sessions: 9:30am - 10:15am The Latest Tools for the Mobile Job Search (Chris Siegle, SNAP E&T and TANF Programs: Helping Individuals Achieve Self-Sufficiency Through Job Placement (Eileen Rodriguez, Session TBA Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA): Effectiveness and Engagement (Speaker TBA) 10:15am - 10:30am Refreshment Break General Session: 10:30am - 11:45am Best Practices and Enhancements for the Geographic Solutions Product Line (Interactive Voting Session) General Session: 11:45am - 12:00pm Closing Remarks (Paul Toomey, 12:00pm - 5:00pm Meet with Geographic Solutions Staff (Optional and by Appointment Only)