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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

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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


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


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!


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


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


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


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!


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


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)


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


Conference Corner Check out information on past and future conferences online: www.iawponline.org

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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..

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SAVE THESE FUTURE DATES. GET READY. BE PREPARED.

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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


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.


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.

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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.


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?


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.


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


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: ____________________


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: ____________________

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