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Inmates face an uphill battle upon release from prison, but state efforts to assist former prisoners into the workforce have evolved in recent years and the success stories are inspiring. The onus is moving from post-incarceration programs and services to pre-release programs. Allowing inm...

Making sure our American Job Centers (AJC) are accessed by all is not only required but is smart for economic development in tight labor markets. Hear the basics, including what Missouri is doing to make sure the AJC's can be accessed and how Pennsylvania started an AJC in a public library...

Many states have freed themselves from the challenges of outdated IT systems and processes. Some states are preparing their battle plans to declare their independence. Hear from the states preparing for their modernization projects and learn from the states that have won the Battle of Mode...

Planning for unknown economic cycles is a significant challenge, particularly in times of reduced budgets. Hear from three states on what they have done to monitor and plan for changes in the economy. Topics include what economic data to watch, how to monitor data, preparing for changes in...

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is critical for low-income workers, many of whom face barriers to engaging in work and educational opportunities. With smart partnerships, good strategies, and wise investments, states can leverage WIOA to help low-income adults and youth improv...

Microservices promote the sharing of independent components across systems. Idaho developed the ICON Relay as a microservice. This year, Mississippi will be the first state to set up the ICON Relay as a microservice between the two states with different UI systems. Once completed, the iUS ...

Contact Information of Individual Submitting Nomination Nominator: Becky Kikkert Email Address: rebeccal.kikkert@dwd.wisconsin.gov Agency Name: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Oakhill Correctional Institution Job Center The Wisconsin Department's of Workforce Development and

Missouri Data Insights and Innovations Award Nomination: MoSCORES Plus Career Exploration Contact Information of Individual Submitting Nomination Nominator: Ronda Anderson Email Address: ronda.anderson@ded.mo.gov Agency Name: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center Missouri's MoS...