Don’t Reinvent the Wheel - State Promising Practices Panel

MODERATOR

Sam Mitchell*, WorkSource Administrator, Washington State Employment Security Department and Past Chair, NASWA Veterans Affairs Committee

SPEAKERS

• Ohio – “How Ohio Agencies Partner to Achieve Veteran Workforce Initiatives”
  • Ryan Blackburn*, Manager, Workforce Development, Ohio Department of Veterans Services
  • Zach Ludi*, Veteran Program Manager, Office of Workforce Development, Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
• Oregon – “Business Services and LVERs”
  • Jerry Flores*
• Oregon – “WorkSource Oregon LinkedIn Collaboration” and  “Intentional Veteran Recruiting and Hiring”
  •  Sean Kelso*
• Oregon – “Next Level Outreach featuring 541VETS”
  • Paul Messett*
• Washington – “Symbiotic: HVMP and the Washington State ESD Hire-A-Vet Employer of the Year Award”
  • Seth Maier*, Veterans & Military Families Program Operator, Washington State Employment Security Department
  • Monique Martin*, Veterans Program Coordinator, Washington State Employment Security Department

*Indicates individual is a Veteran, NG/Reservist, currently serving, or a military spouse.