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2019 Winter Policy Forum

The 2019 Winter Policy Forum will be held at Gaylord National Harbor Hotel located on the Potomac River, steps from the shopping and entertainment for which National Harbor is known.

The Winter Policy Forum is a gathering for NASWA state workforce members to discuss current and developing trends in the workforce system and how they will be affected by changes occurring in the national landscape. The meeting focuses on collaborating with representatives from the Administration, Congress, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Intergovernmental (IGO) partner organizations, WIOA partner groups, and other D.C. policy-making groups.

The 2018 Policy Forum had almost 170 attendees, with 41 states represented, plus the District of Columbia.

Follow @NASWAORG on twitter and join the conversation at #NASWAWPF19.

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2019 Winter Policy Forum Schedule

Conference Registration & Hospitality Desk

through 5:00 pm
Riverview Foyer

Exhibitor Set-Up

through 12:00 pm      
Riverview 4

Hosted Lunch

for Board of Directors, Employment and Training Committee, and Winter Policy Forum attendees.
Riverview B

Exhibit Hall Open

through 5:00 pm      
Riverview 4

Opening Plenary - Winter Policy Forum Welcome

Jon Pierpont, NASWA Board President and Executive Director, Utah Department of Workforce Services
Riverview A

Opening Plenary-Hearing from US Congresswoman Foxx

Dr. Virginia Foxx - North Carolina, Ranking Member, House Education and Labor Committee
Riverview A

Opening Plenary - Focus on 2019 Legislative Priorities

Scott Sanders, NASWA Executive Director
Riverview A

Opening Plenary - A Word from Our Gold Sponsors

Fast Enterprises, Geographic Solutions, LinkedIn
Riverview A

Break

Networking in Exhibit Hall
Riverview 4

Plenary Session: Hearing from the Secretary of Labor

Alexander Acosta, Secretary, US Department of Labor
Riverview A

Plenary Session - National and State Political Landscape

John Colbert, Co-Founder, Capitol Hill Partners
Riverview A

Evening Networking Reception

brought to you by FAST Enterprises
Riverview B/4

Hosted Breakfast

brought to you by Geographic Solutions  
Riverview B

Registration and Hospitality Desk

through 5:00 pm
Riverview Foyer

Exhibit Hall Open

through 5:00 pm      
Riverview 4

Plenary Session - Opening Welcome, Day Two

Jon Pierpont, NASWA Board President, and Executive Director, Utah Department of Workforce Services  
Riverview A

Plenary Session - Where is Our Economy Headed?

Dr. Guy Berger, Chief Economist, LinkedIn

Plenary Session - A Word from Our Silver Sponsors

Literacy Pro Systems, On Point Technology, LLC, Sagitec, TATA Consultancy Services    
Riverview A

Break

Networking in Exhibit Hall      
Riverview 4

Plenary Session - Winter Workforce Innovation Awards

Riverview A

Plenary Session - A View from the Corner Office

Scott Sanders, NASWA Executive Director
Riverview A

Plenary Session - Are we ready for the next recession?

Matt Weidinger, Resident Fellow in Poverty Studies, American Enterprise Institute
Riverview A

Break

Networking in Exhibit Hall      
Riverview 4

Closing Plenary - Beyond WIOA: Why should workforce agencies care about education policy?

Mary Clagett, Senior Director, JFF
Riverview A

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2019 Winter Policy Forum Presentations

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

2019 Legislative Priorities

Session: Opening Plenary - Focus on 2019 Legislative Priorities | Tuesday March 5, 2019 | 2:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Sanders, Scott - National Association of State Workforce Agencies

The State of the Union

Session: Plenary Session - National and State Political Landscape | Tuesday March 5, 2019 | 4:00 PM
Presenter(s):
  • Colbert, John - Capitol Hill Partners

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

The State of the U.S. Economy

Session: Plenary Session - Where is Our Economy Headed? | Wednesday March 6, 2019 | 8:40 AM
Presenter(s):
  • Berger, Guy - LinkedIn Corporation

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