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IAWP EXECUTIVE BOARD
MEMBERS - 2015- 2016 Michael Mrvichin (NJ) District Director
Linda Chapman NY Chapter President &
District Director Elect 2016 - 2018
Maxine Johnson NY President Elect
Abby Woodard 1st VP
Professional Practices
Vikki Kaufman 2nd VP Education Chair
Paul Mancini 3rd VP - Membership
Christina Avery Treasurer
SUB-CHAPTER PRESIDENTS/CONTACTS
Ed Gaska Western
Mary Alkins Finger Lakes
Sue Riley Central/Mohawk Valley
Viki Kaufman- Southern Tier
Dennis Sepulveda Capital
Atul Sheffey Metro
JoAnn Merkel Long Island
TBA Secretary
Carolyn Bright Conference Planning Chair
Jeanne Benson Sp Customer Svcs Chair
TBA Veterans Chair
TBA Legislative Chair
Tiffany Robbins Newsletter Chair
Richita Anderson Retiree Chair
CONTACT US
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June 2015 Special Edition #1
NY IAWP Conference
Flash back Tiffany Robbins, Communications
Message from the NYS President:
Looking back at Savannah, looking forward to Buffalo!
The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP)
Annual Educational Conference held in Savannah, Georgia earlier
this month was a phenomenal event and every activity was
noteworthy, even the sidebar conversations and the adventures in
and around the conference site. This event was held at the Hyatt
Hotel, in downtown Savannah, right next door to the City Hall.
This is a very interesting city, as it has a very mysterious appeal.
The trees that line the streets, draped in Spanish Moss, are
beautiful as the contrast of the moss and the greener leaves of the
trees creates a warm harmony. Transportation around the hotel
was just as eclectic: ferries, trolleys, Pedi-cabs, private livery
cabs, buses and horse drawn coaches. The weather was warm and
muggy, but it just lent to the island-like atmosphere. Several
beaches were less than 20 minutes away, but the excitement was
in doors. The hotel was booked with several events, but the
employees made hard work look easy.
The attendees were honored with administrative representatives
from private, federal, state and local presenters at the conference.
Some of the extraordinary speakers were: Georgia Commissioner
of Labor Mark Burton, Past Georgia Commissioner of Labor
Michael Thurmond, U.S. Commissioner of Rehabilitation
Services Administration Janet LaBreck, USDOL Commissioner
Les Range, Savanna Mayor Edna Jackson, and Lee Foley giving
his Washington Update. The conference was lively and entertaining. I came back to work invigorated, planning at this late
date in my career to mold some of the presenters ideas into my work etiquette. The conference committee of George Barthalow,
Linda Barnes & PJ Schneider truly put a lot of work into pulling
off a wonderful program. Special thanks go out to the Georgia
Chapter and Past President Mikell Fryer for all their work. I am
getting geared up to assist NYS Chapter in making Buffalo 2016
just as educational and exciting as Savannah! I hope you are too! Linda Chapman, NYS Chapter President
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Whats inside Flash Back Guide
Looking back at Savannah, looking forward to Buffalo!
by Linda Chapman (New York) page 1
Whats inside Flash Back Guide page 2
Opening Ceremonies at 102nd International Conference in Savannah, GA
- By Maryann Baykal (New Jersey) page 3
Reflections on Savanna, GA
Jeanne Benson (New York) page 3
KEYNOTE SPEAKER 102ND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE - By Victor Baykal (New Jersey) page 4
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Roundtable
Judson Wallis (New York) page 5
WPDP and The Process To Become A Certified Workforce Professional
By: Michael Mrvichin (New Jersey) Page 6 7
Highlights Of The 103rd
International Association Of Workforce Professionals
By Sue Riley (New York) Page 7
Veterans Representatives, Effects of Refocusing Duties and Responsibilities
By William Schwarz (New Jersey) Page 8
Savannah First Hand Impressions Host City To The 103rd
IAWP Educational Conference 2015
By Richard Vitkay (New York) Page 9
YOURE INVITED!!! DONT MISS THE BUS, BOAT, TROLLEY, TRAIN, OR PLANE By Sue Riley & Linda Chapman (New York) Page 9
Why I Want To Go To Buffalo
- By Steve Corwin (Oregon) Page 10
Conference Corner: Georgia 2015, New York 2016, California 2017 & Ohio 2018 Page 11
International Association of Workforce Professionals Service Project 2015-2016 Page 12 IAWP Educational Opportunities & Scholarships Page 12 IAWP AWARDS PROGRAM nomination forms and criteria Page 13 14 IAWP AWARDS PROGRAM SAMPLE nomination form Page 15 2014 2015 New York State IAWP Individual Education Grant Page 16 Freddy L. Jacobs Student Individual Scholarship Application Page 17 Logan S. Chambers Scholarship Application Page 18
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Opening Ceremonies
at 102nd International
Conference in
Savannah, GA By Maryann Baykal (NJ)
Past International President and
Past Georgia President Ken
Cochran was the emcee for the
Opening Ceremonies. He
introduced the 2014- 2015 Board
of Directors. The presentation of
the state flags followed including
our own Mike Mrvichin, District
Director and Linda Chapman, New
York Chapter President and then
the flags of the International
delegates: Japan, Latvia, Mexico,
Republic of China, Sierra Leone
and Ukraine.
Local Arrangements Coordinator
PJ Schneider recognized the
veterans in the audience. The
Color Guard from the 317th Air
Cavalry Regiment, 3rd
Infantry
Division Army Airfield entered to
present the colors. After the colors,
George Bartholow, Past
International President read the
IAWP code of ethics.
Teresa Austin, Georgia chapter
sang Georgia on My Mind beautifully as a special addition to
opening ceremonies. The song was
followed by our annual memorial
candle lighting to remember those
we lost during the last year.
A representative from the Hyatt
welcomed the attendees and
encouraged us to use any free time
to enjoy the city and its history.
Savannah was founded in 1733.
Mark Butler, Georgias Department of Labor
Commissioner welcomed the
IAWP delegates to Cool Savannah. Commissioner Butler gave a special recognition to the
delegates from the Republic of
China as he had had the
opportunity to visit as a guest of
the government. He then talked
about the new challenges in
workforce solutions compared to
challenges in the past. Todays challenges in Georgia are finding
the right talent for employers,
innovations to help people develop
soft skills as mentioned by Mike
Rowe of CNN, and developing
collaborative partnerships with
community agencies. Georgia
employers indicate major problems
in the workforce are soft skills,
such as showing up on time, dressing appropriately and
readiness to work and skill sets to do the job. He thanked the
audience for dedicating our lives to
workforce challenges to get people
to work to meet their dreams. He
also thanked the Georgia staff for
their dedication and making him
look good.
President Mikell Fryer, recognized
and thanked Commissioner Mark
Butler for his support of the
International Conference.
President Mikell Fryer presented
the IAWP Policy Award to
Commissioner Mark Butler for his
innovative policies for the Georgia
Department of Labor (GDOL),
including the State Business
Services Unit, Employer Georgia,
Customized Recruitment, and
Innovation for Technology of
Computer Systems. These
programs have assisted employers
to find talent and job seekers to
find meaningful employment.
Terri Pasternik, International Vice
President recognized the eleven
Past International Presidents.in
attendance including Suzanne
Guibert and myself and two
International Past Treasurers. Ms.
Pasternik asked all first time
attendees to stand and the audience
welcomed a large group. Retirees
were also recognized which made
up about one third of the attendees.
Two individuals who have
attended more than 45 conferences
were the last standing as we went
from 5 or more up to 45.
An overview of the program was
provided by Conference Chair
Linda Barnes and attendees were
advised they can receive 3 CEU
credits for their participation. Ms.
Barnes advised each day there will
be a daily wrap to review
highlights and then prizes will be
drawn and the entire program was
available on a mobile app which
would contain any last minute
room changes.
Reflections on Savanna, GA Jeanne Benson (NY) I so enjoyed the IAWP International Conference this year in Savannah. It is a beautiful city and a terrific hotel, (The
Hyatt). The speakers were great especially the International panel. The restaurants were great to eat at. A bunch of New
Yorkers and New Jersey people went to The Pirate House. We had a great meal and our own private room; it was next to
the oldest building in Georgia. All in all I had a great time and look forward to next year in Buffalo! Wouldnt it be great to take a ride over to Niagara Falls USA, for one of our outings. See you all in Buffalo in 2016!
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER 102
ND INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL
CONFERENCE
By Victor Baykal (NJ)
Michael Thurmond was the
opening keynote speaker at the
102nd
IAWP International
Educational Conference held
during June 14 17, 2015 in Savannah, Georgia. Mr.
Thurmond is the Superintendent
of DeKalb County School
District, one of the largest in
Georgia. Previously, he was
elected Georgia Commissioner
of Labor three times.
Mr. Thurmond began his speech
by summarizing the historic
beginnings of Georgia. It was in
1733 that the English general
James Oglethorpe planned a
colony in America as a refuge
for people from England who
faced religious persecution
and/or were debtors prisoners. Oglethorpe founded the city of
Savannah and named the colony
Georgia after King George II
who provided the land. By
arranging to bring unemployed
British citizens to the new
colony to work at the farms,
Oglethorpe technically became
the first Commissioner of Labor
in Georgia.
Like Oglethorpe, Mr.
Thurmond emphasized that
there is dignity in work. Income
from work generates hope.
Hope, in return, lessens
hostility.
In urging Americans to
recognize the value of work,
Mr. Thurmond thanked the
audience for the job they are
doing as workforce
professionals who are helping
the United States to recover
from the great recession. You help, in their time of need, the
people with different
backgrounds, religions, skin
color, ethnic make-up who
come to your office to seek your
assistance. Thank you on behalf
of all people of goodwill for
what you do. Sometimes the people you try to
help the most, appreciate you
the least. This causes
frustrations. He then asked the
members of the audience to
recount some of their
frustrations. The workforce
professionals as government
workers should keep in mind
that their job transcends into a
higher calling. Indeed, call to
public service is the most
profound choice.
In projecting some of the ideas
he discussed into larger
concepts, Mr. Thurmond
indicated that the 21st centurys
most successful corporations
are looking for qualified people.
Americas most successful institutions are bringing people
together. It makes no difference
in the Armed Forces, for
example, what your racial
makeup or political preferences
are. Being a democrat or
republican has no bearing in
performing your duties as a
soldier. Our enemies see us as
Americans with no added
differentiation. As a nation,
therefore, to be successful, we
need to see ourselves as what
makes us the same.
Mr. Thurmond concluded his
remarks, while receiving a
standing ovation, by pointing
out that he sees IAWP as a
brotherhood and sisterhood that
embraces our differences in
helping to build a nation under
God, indivisible with liberty
and justice and employment
opportunities for all.
DISTRICT I
NEW YORK NEW JERSEY
MAINE MASSACHUSETTS NEW HAMPSHIRE RHODE ISLAND
SHUFFLE OFF TO BUFFALO
FOR A GREAT TIME AT THE 2016 ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS
JUNE 26-29, 2016
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The Unemployment
Insurance (UI) Roundtable
Judson Wallis
The International Association of
Workplace Professionals
conference was held in
Savannah Georgia. The UI
Roundtable
workshop/discussion on
unemployment was held on
06/16/15. Below is some
interesting information on other
states practices:
Kentucky
Auditors used to be responsible
for both audit and collection
from delinquent employers.
Collection is no longer their
responsibility since this has now
been automated. Along with
other states Kentucky terms
these employer taxes
contributions
Illinois
Employers with 25 employees
or more must file electronically.
Nebraska
Every claim is now run through
an address verification system
to prevent fraud.
New Mexico
Until recently claimants could
have their benefits deposited
unto pre paid debit cards, such
as those purchased at Wal-Mart.
This has now been discontinued
due to various problems,
including fraud, so now
claimants receive their benefits
through either direct deposit or
a state issued bank card, similar
to New York.
Washington
The state of Washington is also
using Lein to help streamline operations.
In certain circumstances the
next to the last employer on a
claim can be relieved of
charges. This could occur, for
example, if the claimant quit his
or her job specifically to take a
job with the last employer, and
was then separated.
Georgia
Claimants must present ID
within 10 days of filing. Initial
payments would not be held up.
This can be presented in person
at a Georgia Department of
Labor Office. Georgia has new
regulations coming into effect
this year. Starting this summer,
claimants who work as bus
drivers, or cafeteria workers, for
agencies that contract with
school districts, will now be
subject to the same rules on
reasonable assurance as those who work directly for the
school systems. Starting
07/01/15 the maximum length
of benefits will be 14 weeks.
Side note:
Some of the IAWP attendees
had a chance to tour a local
Georgia Department of Labor
office. Georgia still offers some
limited walk-in assistance for
UI claimants. All claims must
be filed on the computer but
there is always staff available
with specialized UI knowledge
that can provide assistance.
The NYS Western Sub-chapter is having a fundraiser proceeds to support
2016 IAWP Educational Conference in Buffalo in June 26 -29, 2016
& International IAWP SERVICE PROJECT 2015-2016
To order or for more information contact:
Nancy Crosby at [email protected] or
Ed Gaska [email protected].
Shirt sizes: S 4XL, M or W Cap sizes: One size fits all
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WPDP and the Process to Become a Certified
Workforce Professional
(Report from the IAWP 102nd
Educational
Conference Savannah, GA)
Article by: Michael Mrvichin (NJ)
Presenter: Gerri Jimenez (NM) Moderator: Troy
McMillan (IL)
What is the Workforce Professional Development
Program (WPDP)? It is a series of 16 units and tests
covering many elements and skills needed to have a
thorough knowledge of the Workforce System.
There are 4 Sections with study guides, which span
the history of the Employment Service,
Unemployment Insurance, Labor Market
Analysis/Information and Business and Job Seekers.
In what ways can it be used? WPDP can be used for
the following:
Staff Orientation
Cross Training
Staff Development
Personal Development The Application Process is simple and on-line at the
IAWP Website: www.iawponline.org. After our
IAWP Administrative Office receives your
application and payment you will be sent the study
guides in a PDF document via e-mail. Once you
have studied the guides and are ready to take the
exam, you complete the Intent to Test portion of the application form and send it to the IAWP
Administrative Office. There is no additional
charge for the testing - its included in the original application fee. Once the Administrative Office
receives your Intent to Test, you will be sent a link
via e-mail to the on-line exam(s) and then you can
take the test(s) from anywhere you have access to a
computer connected to the Internet. There are 16
tests in the 4 units and each test is multiple
choice(s) with 25 questions. A score of 75% is
needed to pass each test. The total cost of the
WPDP is $160. Re-testing is $10 per test. Once an
individual passes the WPDP they are awarded
WPDP Master designation from IAWP. WPDP
graduates are then eligible to apply for Certified
Workforce Specialist (CWS).
CWS what's in it for you?
The "CWS" credential after your name
shows you are part of an outstanding group
of workforce professionals who have
extensive knowledge and experience in
workforce issues.
It shows you have passed a rigorous
competency-based testing program from an
international association, that your peers
respect you, and that you see professional
membership as an important part of your
career.
The CWS designation shows current and
potential employers your initiative in
developing, maintaining, and improving
your career skills within the workforce field.
Certification Requirements
There are four (4) requirements:
1. Education plus Experience Master's Degree with two (2) years current
experience OR
Bachelor's Degree with three (3) years
current experience OR
Associate's Degree with four (4) years
current experience OR
High School Diploma or GED with five (5)
years current experience
2. Professional Membership The applicant must have maintained membership in
IAWP for the previous two (2) consecutive years or
have similar membership in another workforce
development professional association for the same
time frame. To join IAWP, please go to the Join
IAWP section of this website.
3. IAWP Workforce Professional Development
Program (WPDP) Candidates must pass all four (4) WPDP
competencies (History of Workforce Development,
Business &
Jobseeker Specialist, Unemployment Insurance
Specialist, and Labor Market Information
Specialist). The WPDP is currently available 24/7
for online testing. See the WPDP section of this
website for more information.
4. Professional References The candidate must submit two (2) letters of
reference: one from an immediate supervisor, and
one from another person within the workforce
profession who can attest to the continued
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individual's experience, knowledge and skills. Need
help explaining what you need from your
references?
Certification Period
Certification is valid for three years from time of
approval. Individuals may apply for recertification
every three (3) years as long as they can show proof
that they are still employed in a workforce
development profession and provide proof that they
have completed at least 100 hours of professional
development training since their last certification.
Application Process
The official application form must be completed
legibly and sent to the IAWP Administrative Office
with the required documentation and fees as noted.
The IAWP Review Committee will review
applications within two (2) months of receipt.
Approved applicants will be notified within two (2)
weeks of completion of review by way of a
certificate and letter of congratulations.
Fees
Certification: The application fee is $50 and is not
refundable. If the application is not accepted, you
can reapply within six (6) months for no additional
fee.
Re-certification (every three (3) years): The
reapplication fee is $50.
Are You Ready to Start? Article End
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 103RD
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS BY SUE RILEY (NY)
The IAWP Educational Conference in Savannah, Georgia this June was very enjoyable, even for a Retiree! A
highlight of the conference for me was how supportive the Georgia Department of Labor was to the conference,
sending their Commissioner of Labor for the Opening Ceremonies presentation and paying for 48 member
registrations. Also, our Buffalo night in Rosie the Riveter outfits, quiz on Buffalo trivia, Buffalo cookies,
sponge candy and Buffalo wooden nickels won the crowd over. We worked hard but had FUN, promoting
Buffalo next June 26 -29, 2016. Savannah is an historical city, with many sites to visit within walking distance
from River Street, where the Savanna Hyatt Hotel is located. Its always great to spend time with long time friends and make new ones from all over the country!
BUFFALO (2016). FOR REAL PLENTY TO SEE & DO!
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Veterans
Representatives, Effects
of Refocusing Duties and
Responsibilities (Article by William Schwarz
(NJ) from 102nd
IAWP
Educational Conference
Savannah, GA)
Tom Ivory (CO), NVTI liaison
to IAWP, gave an excellent
presentation on recent
federal policy changes
impacting the services provided
by DVOP specialists and LVER
staff.
The Department of Labor
(DOL) is committed to serving
transitioning service members,
veterans and their families by
providing resources to assist
and prepare them for
meaningful careers and to
maximize their employment
opportunities. DOL funded
employment and training
programs assist in serving over
one and a half million veterans
a year.
In recent years, due to the
withdrawal of most of our
troops from Afghanistan and
Iraq and cutbacks in the
Defense Department's budget
there has been a substantial
increase in the number of
service members transitioning
to the civilian work force. DOL
recognizes that changes in
service delivery strategies are
needed while continuing to
serve existing veterans and non-
veteran job seekers. To meet
this challenge the Veteran's
Employment and Training
Service (VETS) began
discussions on refocusing the
duties of DVOP and LVER
staff to ensure that eligible
veterans and their spouses
receive the best combination of
services to meet their needs.
Accordingly, it was determined
by both agencies that DVOP
specialists would now only
serve those veterans and eligible
spouses who are most in need of
intensive services. This means
that DVOP staff will focus their
efforts on a narrow defined
group of eligible veterans.
Consequently, VETS and ETA
to amend the duties of Local
Veterans Employment
Representatives (LVERS) also
agreed it. Under this new policy
LVERS will no longer provide
direct services to eligible
veterans but will concentrate
their efforts on outreach to the
employer community to market
the advantages of hiring
veterans. Where a state agency
has business service teams the
LVER must be included as an
active member. Some of the
outreach activities would
include: visits to employers
extolling the advantages of
hiring veterans; planning and
participating in career job fairs
and coordinating with unions
and apprenticeship programs to
promote and secure training
options for the veteran
population.
In order, to accomplish this
change in job duties state
agencies are expected to
evaluate the proportion of
DVOP specialists to LVER staff
and their assignment to specific
areas. Where it is
determined that number of
LVER staff should be reduced
there may be a corresponding
increase in the number of
DVOP staff in the state.
Determining the appropriate
mix of veteran's staff and their
geographic assignment will be
an ongoing process for states.
VETS will continue to review
state plans and to assist states in
modifying plans to meet these
goals.
Wont you join us in BuffaloJune 26 - 29, 2016
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Savannah First Hand
Impressions Host City To The
103rd
IAWP Educational
Conference 2015 BY RICHARD VITKAY (NY)
First was the heat and humidity.
The temperature was in the high
90s during the day with
matching humidity. Taking a
walk was an endurance task.
Within a few minutes my
clothes were damp with sweat. I
found myself ducking into air
conditioned shops to cool off.
Many businesses were savvy
and left their doors open so the
cool air beckoned to come in to
shop or eat. Some even offered
glasses of cool water usually
infused with citrus or cucumber;
I think to mask the slightly
funky taste of the city water.
Our hotel even had jugs of the
water in the lobby. Which was
nice as the hotel was charging
$5 for the bottles in the room
mini-bars.
A pet friendly city, most
businesses had a bowl of water
for dogs in front. In the little
park squares that dot the
downtown area I would look for
a shady spot to sit down,
preferably near a fountain that
misted the air lightly. There is a
historic cemetery in the
downtown area. There is an
entrance on one end and another
on the other end. I went in the
entrance further from my hotel
to take a look on the walk back.
There was a little deserted
playground and a water
fountain. I splashed my face
with water and took a long
drink. I refilled my small water
bottle and set off into the
cemetery which had virtually no
shade. I aimed for the entrance
on the other end stopping to
read a few of the historic
markers. Near one memorial
there were two young couples
under the sparse shade of a tall
bush. Three were fanning one
woman who was flushed red.
She appeared to be near heat
prostration. I directed them to
the water fountain and one of
them wondered if she could
bathe in it. On a few occasions
while resting, I struck up a
conversation with locals and
they all agreed it was unusually
hot for June. That it was more
like July weather. Plus there
were not the afternoon rains
which usually cooled things
down slightly.
The second thing I noticed was
that almost everyone is reading
on their cell phones or tablets.
From the young people waiting
for customers to ride on their
cycle rickshaws, to store clerks
to wait staff to people on
benches in parks to bible
thumpers to people walking
down the street, so many people
were reading from very young
to very old. Now maybe I just
haven't been sightseeing in a
while. Maybe the same thing is
happening in the tri-city Capital
area but I don't notice it as I am
heading from one destination to
another and not stopping to
observe things around me as
one does as a tourist. It used to
be that people were reading
newspapers, magazines or
books. But it appears the digital
age has truly overtaken us.
Which leads me to a third
observation; it is very easy
going in Savannah. No rush,
rush, rush as in the north. From
my travels I know the heat will
do that to you. But not only is
everything slower, everyone
seemed that much more helpful
and more polite.
All in all I had a very enjoyable
time in Savannah and would
recommend visiting the city to
everybody, only not in the
middle of summer!
YOURE INVITED!!! DONT MISS THE BUS, BOAT, TROLLEY, TRAIN, OR PLANE New York, New Jersey and all of District 1 are getting revved up and ready to put on
the 103rd
IAWP Annual Educational Conference in Buffalo 2016 and we hope you will
commit to join us in 2016. After all, we have history to write, in 1916 the first New
York State IAPES/IAWP conference was held in Buffalo, NY so we will be recreating
history, Ill be there and I hope you will be there too! We are planning entertaining educational and social events. We are sure to WOW you. As a side note to help with
your preparation, Niagara Falls can be seen from the American and Canadian side, as
well as the famous Maid of the Mist boat tour. Theres lots to see and do in Buffalo you can enjoy the beauty of Buffalo Harbor State Park, Goat Island, and the Niagara River.
If you wish to go across the Bridge to Canada, then bring your passport. Wont you help us make history! We promise you a conference to remember. See you in Buffalo
2016 by Sue Riley & Linda Chapman (NY)
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Why I Want to Go to Buffalo
By Steve Corwin (OR)
Fifty years ago, in the month of
June, a nine year old girl named
Bobbi sat in the back seat of a four
door Pontiac sedan. Her father,
Robert, was driving that car across
America with his wife and kids to
meet members of his family for the
very first time. They were driving
from the Oregon Coast to Nashua,
New Hampshire. It was a long hot
trip by car with four children
crammed into that back seat.
This would be the first time their
father had seen his family in 16
years. He had enlisted in the Air
Force and flew medevacs out of
Chosin Reservoir and USO shows,
including Marilyn Monroe, into
Korea. After leaving the Air Force
in 1954, Robert had traveled to
Oregon with his best Airman
buddy, met Roberta and started a
family, without ever returning to
New England. He had a 14 year
old baby sister waiting in Nashua
whom he had never seen.
The icy cold of those Korea flights
was a distant memory on this hot
June day in 1965. As they were
driving in upstate New York their
mother, Roberta, exclaimed, Look at that sign! Niagara Falls is 12
miles up that road! All the kids in the hot back seat joined moms cause and cast their vote to visit
the falls.
Their father never said a word,
never wavered in heading straight
to Nashua, and soon the sign and
road to Niagara Falls was getting
smaller out the back window of
that Pontiac sedan. Mom and the
kids knew better than to raise a
ruckus over the missed opportunity
to see one of the North American
continents greatest natural features. Later they never let dad
forgetonce they got homehow nice it would have been to have
taken that side road and to stand by
the falls, cooling off in the misty
breezes there.
I married that girl in 1976 and
would sure like to celebrate our
40th wedding anniversary summer
with a visit to Niagara Falls. The
once hoped for dream of seeing the
falls had receded in her rear view
mirror many years ago. Yet when I
told her where the next IAWP
International Conference was
going to be, that sign and
promising road are now looming
up ahead for her once again.
When I sent a text to her from the
Tour of New York event at the IAWP Conference in Savannah,
she demurely wrote back, Hmmm might have to sweet talk Misty into
flying home to run a day care. Misty is our daughter who lives in
Louisiana teaching 6th Grade
math. The day care is the family
home business my wife has run for
the last thirty years. We hope to
see you in Buffalo in 2016, and
yes, we will be going to Niagara
Falls!
Sincerely,
Steve Corwin, Integration and
Training Team
Operations and Policy Analyst,
WorkSource Oregon
Host of the 2014 IAWP International Educational Conference:
Portland, Oregon
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Conference Corner Check out information on past and future conferences online: www.iawponline.org
102nd
International Educational Conference Information
The 2015 International Educational Conference
Savannah, Georgia, June 14-17, 2015
Thinking about your future, want to hear the latest about whats going on with our Workforce, mark your calendars and plan to attend:
NYS 2016 Statewide Educational Conference SAVE THE DATE
ATTENTION!!!! You dont want to miss out, as next years conference will be held simultaneously with the International Conference. Join us in BUFFALO at the Hyatt Hotel June 26 29, 2016..
103rd
Annual International Educational Conference Information
SAVE THESE FUTURE DATES. GET READY. BE PREPARED.
Todays preparation, determines tomorrows achievement Author Unknown
2017 Conference in Anaheim, CA
June 18-21, 2017
2018 Conference in Cincinnati, OH
June 17-20, 2018
Buffalo For Real The City That Never Sleeps
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The IAWP Service Project for 2015-16: Continue to assist the Sierra Leone Chapter
IAWPNY: EDUCATIONAL INNOVATIONS, REVITALIZATIONS & DISCOVERIES
TED Ideas Worth Spreading. This visual learning tool is available online and also, as a mobile app for android, it is dedicated to providing informative & educational topics from laughter to scientific matter.
Personally, I use the mobile app and it is addictive! Want to learn about New video technology that reveals an objects hidden properties or Programming bacteria to detect cancer (and maybe treat it)? This site has talks from unknowns to those who are well known. For example, Bill Gates talks about The next outbreak. I have heard that this app is used in colleges to provide an alternative method to learning and teaching.
TED is a global set of conferences run by the private non-profit Sapling Foundation, under the slogan
"Ideas Worth Spreading". TED was founded in 1984 as a one-off event; the annual conference series
began in 1990. TED's early emphasis was technology and design, consistent with its Silicon Valley
origins, but it has since broadened its focus to include talks on many scientific, cultural, and academic
topics.
https://www.ted.com
TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading - through
TED.com, our annual conferences, the annual TED Prize and
local TEDx events.
Featured Workforce TALK: The workforce crisis 2030 and how to start solving it now
Presenter: Rainer Strack Location: Berlin
Do you have an idea worth spreading? Do you have thoughts on how to improve the educational opportunities on our IAWPNY website? Send us your comments: [email protected], we are member driven and will do everything possible to make our website reflect us, the members.
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IAWP MEMBER-DIRECT EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS:
Did You KnowIAWP has a Certified Workforce Development Specialist Certification, which can prepare you for career mobility, advancement opportunities and assist you with obtaining college level credits through evaluation.
**New Online Version**
Logan S. Chambers Scholarship The Logan S. Chambers scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to iawp full members who wish to
increase their knowledge, skills and abilities in a course of study pertaining to employment and training work, or
towards a degree program that relates to job performance and /or promotional possibilities.
Freddy L. Jacobs Dependent Scholarship The Freddy L. Jacobs individual scholarship is designated to provide financial assistance to dependents of a full
member of iawp who wish their knowledge, skills and abilities in the area of leadership or workforce development,
or who is required to complete an extracurricular educational or training program to obtain a high school diploma.
CWS IAWP has always considered education as an important part of its mission. To grow as people and to grow in our
careers, we need to be lifelong learners. That is why IAWP is committed to helping members achieve professional
development goals, and is the reason the IAWP board of directors developed the Certified Workforce Specialist
(CWS) Program.
Local (IAWP NON-AFFILIATED) Educational Grant IAWP NY recognizes the achievement of taking that first step into higher education and with this small grant we are
saying thank you for being a lifelong learner. Whether you are returning to school or has a dependent who is just
starting out on their journey to higher education, this grant will come in handy to assist with an unexpected expense.
Local (IAWP SPONSORED) Educational Grant IAWP NY recognizes the sacrifice one makes in remaining up to date with developments in the Workforce system,
by remaining open to learning and increasing your career related network, you stand a better chance of moving up
the career ladder and being an integral part of your team. We would like to assist you in taking a big step in shaping
your career. This scholarship is presented annually on a first come first serve basis.
Educational Grant Application and IAWP Award Nomination Form see attached.
Niagara Falls is the largest waterfall in North America. It is listed as one of the Great Wonders of the World. Get Ready, Get Set, to GO to BuffaloSee you in 2016!
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IAWP Awards Program
The Annual IAWP Awards Recognition Program is here. Look around in your office for a co-worker (s)
who has performed outstanding work during 2015, this is a great opportunity to recognize individuals or
groups, who have contributed up and beyond the call of duty, Show your co-workers that you appreciate
their hard work and efforts by nominating them for one of the following awards. You dont need to write a dissertation, just a few paragraphs to illustrate why you think they are deserving of this award. Give
some examples and they could be recognized at the Annual Educational Conference which will be held in
Buffalo, NY 2016 at the Hyatt Hotel.
Administrator - member or nonmember individual To: Recognize outstanding public service in the support of workforce development.
Award of Merit member, individual and group To: Recognize outstanding service or achievement, beyond normal expectations or job requirements,
which benefits IAWP and the workforce development field.
Citation Award - member or nonmember individual and group To: Recognize individuals and groups who made outstanding contributions to workforce development
programs.
The IAWP Citation Award is one of the highest honors IAWP presents to individuals or groups. The first
recipient of the Award was U.S. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins in 1948. Under the pre-2000 award
criteria, two U.S. Presidents (Harry S. Truman and John F. Kennedy) numerous U.S. Senators and
representatives, notable employers, educators and media personalities, as well as high-ranking
government officials from both the US and abroad also received this honor.
Specialized Customer Services - member or nonmember individual and group To: Recognize an outstanding, innovative program of awareness and further a specialized segment of the
workforce, including, but not limited to, vocational rehabilitation, welfare-to-work people with
disabilities and youth.
Retiree - member
To: Recognize a retiree who has provided outstanding commitment to IAWPs objectives in the areas of education, community, communication, membership and mentoring.
UNSUNG HERO member or non-member To: Recognize an individual who has done something behind the scenes that is not in their normal every day job description" but is exemplary in that they do actions with out being told and can be
commended for this. This individual makes a difference in someones life or a difference for their fellow co-workers.
Services to Veterans - member or nonmember individual and group To: Recognize an individual who has done the most to assist veterans and promote interest in their rights
in the workplace. To recognize outstanding, innovative program of awareness and furthering of veterans interest and rights in the workplace.
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Unemployment Insurance (UI) member or nonmember individual and group To recognize an outstanding, innovative unemployment (UI) program that features creativity, improved
operational efficiency and improved customer service. The program can be in any area of UI including,
but not limited to, claims, tax, benefits, audit, quality control, etc.
Public Policy Award member or nonmember individual The IAWP Public Policy Award recognizes an individual who performed outstanding public service in the
support of workforce development programs and/or personnel. The award affords national recognition
for outstanding public service occurring during the calendar year proceeding the judging year.
One-Stop member or nonmember group To recognize the provision of outstanding workforce development services in a One-Stop setting.
CRITERIA
One or more of the following achievements is required for the One-Stop Award:
A. Universal Access
The extent to which customers have access to core services, regardless of their eligibility.
B. Customer Choice
Demonstrated exceptional flexibility in providing select services and service providers that meet
customers needs. C. Service Integration
Provided, what was perceived by the customer to be, a seamless system of service.
For more information regarding nomination a co-worker, contact your local IAWP representative
or FWalton Roper NYS Award Chair ([email protected]).
The annual Award Banquet is always professional and elegant, wont you join us?
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EXAMPLE ONLY -- PLEASE USE ACTUAL FORM LOCATED ON IAWPONLINE.ORG I A W P Advancing Workforce Development Standard Nomination Form
ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 1 (of the year in which the award will be given)
1. Check the specific award for which this nomination is submitted Citation Award
Individual: Individual Citation Award Chair Group: Group Citation Award Chair Specialized Customer Services
Individual: Specialized Customer Services/Services to People with Disabilities Subcommittee Chair
Group: Specialized Customer Services/Services to People with Disabilities Subcommittee Chair
Services to Veterans
Individual: Services to Veterans Subcommittee Chair
Group: Services to Veterans Subcommittee Chair
Unemployment Insurance
Individual: Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee Chair
Group: Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee Chair
Public Policy: Legislative Committee Chair
Administrator: International President
One Stop: International President
2. This nomination is submitted by the Southern Tier Sub-chapter of New York Chapter
3. Name of Nominee _____________________________________________________________________ (if group, attach additional pages answering all parts of Name of Nominee for each group member) Professional Title _____________________________________________________________________
Employer /Organization _____________________________________________________________________
Complete address _____________________________________________________ Country ________
_____________________________________________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________ Fax ________________________
4. Name of Nominator _____________________________________________ Member Non-member
Verification of membership __________________________________________________________
a. Person to whom nomination should be returned F.Walton Roper Complete address 2001 Perimeter Rd E Country USA email: [email protected]
Endicott, NY 13960 Telephone ____________________________________ Fax ________________________
5. Chapter Presidents Signature _____________________________________________ or signature of the International Development Subcommittee when submitting for the Ealton Nelson Award see Ealton Nelson Nomination Submission Components.
6. Date Submitted _________________________________________
7. IAWP Mailing and Postmark Verification Policy 1. All IAWP entries must be postmarked on or before the published deadline. When mailing entries, chapters are encouraged to
Use registered or certified mail requiring signature receipt
Mail entries one or two weeks before the deadline
Before mailing, verify the chairs most recent mailing address on each entry by contacting the chapter president Or calling the IAWP Administrative Office at 502-223-4459
2. Chapters are strongly discouraged from using their agency/employers metered mail for IAWP business 3. Entries without postmarks will be considered if received within three (3) working days of the deadline.
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2014 2015 New York State IAWP Individual Education Grant
The New York State IAWP Educational Grant is available to all IAWP members, and their family
members (children/dependent child/dependent grandchild). 2,000.00 will be shared, with no grant less
than $100.00. Filing for the application will begin as of the publication of this notice and will end
12/31/15. Grants must be received within 30 days of the application deadline and will be awarded on a
first come basis, within 60 days.
New York State IAWP Working for You
Scholarship Grant 2014 - 2015
Member Name _____________________________ Sub Chapter ___________________
Student Name _____________________________ College ________________________
Academic Year _____________________ Course of Studies _______________________
Career Objective __________________________________________________________
Address where grant is to be sent:
________________________________________________________________________
Phone: Email:
________________________________________________________________________
Endorsements
Sub Chapter President _____________________________________________________
State Education Chair ______________________________________________________
Mail application to your subchapter president by December 31, 2015.
Sub Chapter presidents will forward application to State Education Chair & Treasurer:
Vikki Kaufman, NYS Dept. of Labor, 171 Front St, Binghamton, NY 13901
Christina Avery, NYS Dept. of Labor, 2001 Perimeter Rd, Endicott, New York 13760
This Scholarship is a once in a life time Grant. Awards are granted on a first come basis depending on the number of applications received.
One Scholarship award per family
Proof of college registration & satisfactory completion must accompany application.
Please include the mailing address for award recipient
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Freddy L. Jacobs Student Individual Scholarship Application
Applicant: Complete Items 1-13, send to: IAWP Administrative Office, 1801 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY 40601.
Important: The Administrative Office must receive your application and applicable documentation NO LATER THAN 90
DAYS after the course-ending date. If you are awarded a scholarship, your name may be published in Workforce Professional
unless you notify IAWP to withhold publication.
Eligibility: The applicant must be an IAWP student member or a dependent of an IAWP full member to be eligible.
IAWP will determine the Student/Full members yearly eligibility status by the fiscal year in which the actual scholarship
payment is made.
Applicant Status: Student Member Dependent (Must list members name & chapter below)
1. Applicant Name: ___________________________________ Chapter Affiliation: ______________________
If a dependent, IAWP full member name: ______________________________________________________
2. Address: ___________________________________________ E-mail________________________________
Street or PO Box, City, State, Zip
3. Home Phone: ( _____) __________________ Other Phone: ( _____) __________________
4. The year a Student Member or Full Member of dependent began consecutive IAWP membership: ______________
5. Title of Course: ________________________________________________________________________________
6. Total Tuition Costs: __________________ Amount Requested: __________________
7. Course-beginning date: _______________________ Course-ending date: __________________
8. Course results in ______ credit hours, or in ______ CEUs.
9. Attach a brief explanation of how this course increases your knowledge, skills and abilities in the area of leadership or
workforce development, or the type of associate or undergraduate degree or other certification you are pursuing, or
how the course work is required to complete an educational training program to obtain a high school diploma.
10. Name/Mailing Address of Course Provider: _________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
11. Your Social Security Number or Student ID Number: ___________________________
12. Select only one of the payment options below and include all documentation listed.
A. Advance Payment to Provider B. Reimbursement (full or partial)
1. Providers course description. 1. Providers course description.
2. Receipt with breakout of instructional costs. 2. Receipt with breakout of instructional costs.
3. Providers complete mailing address (see Item 10). 3. Original or certified receipt from course provider
Note: You must submit proof of course completion 4. Proof of agency partial reimbursement, if applicable.
within 90 days of the course-ending date or risk 5. Proof of course completion (required).
ineligibility for subsequent scholarships.
13. Applicant Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________
(For Administrative Office Use Only)
Approved Date: __________________ Amount: $_________________ Check #: _______________
Denied Date: ____________________
ID#:________________ Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________
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Logan S. Chambers Scholarship Application
Applicant: Complete Items 1-13, send to: IAWP Administrative Office, 1801 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY
40601.
Important: The Administrative Office must receive your grant applications and applicable documentation NO
LATER THAN 90 DAYS after the course-ending date. If you are awarded a grant, your name will be published in
Workforce Professional unless you notify IAWP to withhold publication.
Eligibility: The grant applicant must be an IAWP full member to be eligible. IAWP will determine the full
members yearly eligibility status by the fiscal year in which the actual grant payment is made.
Member Name: _________________________________ Chapter: ___________________________
1. Applicant Name: ______________________________ Chapter: ___________________________
2. Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Street or PO Box, City, State, Zip
3. Office Phone: (_____) __________________ Home Phone: (_____ ) __________________
4. In what year did your consecutive years of IAWP membership began:
5. Title of Course: ______________________________________________________________________
6. Total Tuition Costs: __________________ Grant Amount Requested: __________________
7. Course-beginning date: ______________________ Course-ending date: _______________________
8. Course results in ______ credit hours, or in ______ CEUs.
9. Attach a brief explanation of how this course relates to your work or your promotional chances.
10. Name/Mailing Address of Course Provider: _____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
11. Your Social Security Number or Student ID. Number: __________________
12. Select only one of the payment options below and include all documentation listed.
A. Advance Payment to Provider B. Reimbursement (full or partial)
1. Providers course description. 1. Providers course description.
2. Receipt with breakout of instructional costs. 2. Receipt with breakout of instructional costs.
3. Providers complete mailing address (see Item 10). 3. Original or certified receipt from course provider.
Note: You must submit proof of course completion 4. Proof of agency partial reimbursement, if applicable.
within 90 days of the course-ending date or risk 5. Proof of course completion (required).
ineligibility for subsequent grants.
13. Applicant Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________
(For Administrative Office Use Only)
Approved Date: ______________ Amount: $______________ Check #: ______________
Denied Date: ______________
ID#:______________ Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________________