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!
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