Sept. 8 Washington state YesVets Employer Recognition & Resources Symposium

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YesVets Recognition Event

Sept. 8 Washington state YesVets Employer Recognition & Resources Symposium

 

EVENT AGENDA

9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Welcome

Cami Feek, Commissioner, Washington state Employment Security Department (ESD)Alfie Alvarado-Ramos, Director, Washington state Department of Veteran Affairs (WDVA)

 

 

9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Plenary Session Keynote Speakers

Julie Orchard, Washington state Society for Human Resources Management

Shannon Langley, Washington state Veteran Employment and Training Services

 

 

10:00 to 10:50 a.m.

Breakout Room A: WorkSource for Employers

The Washington state Employment Security Department provides guidance on how best to use WorkSource resources.

Breakout Room B : Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Rights

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Ombudsman shares on employment and reemployment rights of those who serve.

Breakout Room C: SharedWork Program

Has your business experienced economic volatility? Learn about this unique employer opt-in program to help stabilize a business during temporary economic setbacks.

10:50 to 11:40 a.m.

Breakout Room D: Hire Vets Medallion Program

Learn more about this national U.S. Department of Labor employer award for hiring veterans.

Breakout Room E: Small Business Resources

The Washington state Department of Commerce offers information and resources for small businesses.

Breakout Room F: On-The-Job Training / Cost Share Options

The Washington state Employment Security Department presents on these cost-saving hiring initiatives.

11:40 a.m. to Noon 

Hire-a-Vet Employer of the Year Award

 

Learn more about how to self-nominate your organization for this prestigious award. Awardees will be announced in November!

Space is Limited - Register NOW to reserve your spot!

 

You must register for the YesVets Employer Recognition & Resources Symposium in order to receive the link to join the event on Sept. 8.

 

Register NOW to reserve your spot!

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