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Curbing Unemployment: Cisco Features Geographic Solutions in New Case Study

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:16:00 GMT

Geographic Solutions recently partnered with Cisco to publish a case study that examined how our software has expanded workforce support and accelerated job placement since the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of Cisco Compute Solutions. The study features testimony from clients as well as Geographic Solutions’ President and Founder, Paul Toomey, and Director of Operations, Helvey Johnson, to spotlight how the company leveraged Cisco’s UCS X-Series, Intersight, and Nexus 9000 Series Switches to provide vital workforce infrastructure for state and local agencies to support workers and job seekers in times of need.

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Geographic Solutions’ 11th Annual Workforce Technology Conference - the Biggest Conference to Date!

Tue, 20 May 2014 11:15:00 GMT

Geographic Solutions recently welcomed workforce development professionals from throughout the United States to the 11^th Annual Workforce Technology Conference in Clearwater Beach. This year’s attendee roster totaled 134, marking the largest attendance in conference history.

Attendees were welcomed to the area by City of Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos. The conference Keynote Speaker was author and career expert, Brooks Harper. Mr. Harper’s high-energy presentation, “Why Should We Hire You?” was both empowering and entertaining, giving attendees insight on how career seekers can discover, develop, and market their talents in the workplace.

Conference attendees participated in live demonstrations of Geographic Solutions’ workforce systems, including Virtual OneStop®, Virtual LMI, Geographic Solutions Unemployment System (GUS), Reemployment Exchange (REX), as well as a demonstration on the latest mobile app features. Over 45 attendees also participated in a full day of pre-conference training on Version 14 of Virtual OneStop.

In addition to an agenda packed with informative sessions, Geographic Solutions recognized several workforce boards and individuals during the conference’s Client Recognition Luncheon.

Catherine Lang, Director of the Nebraska Department of Labor, was presented the prestigious ‘Outstanding Contribution to Workforce Development’ award for her leadership and implementation of NEworks, the Nebraska job website and mobile app.

Additional awards included ‘Most Traffic to a Virtual OneStop Site’ to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for the Employ Florida Marketplace; ‘Most Traffic to a Virtual LMI Site’ to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for the Colorado LMI Gateway; and ‘Most Innovative Workforce Application’ to the Louisiana Workforce Commission for the Helping Individuals Reach Employment (HiRE) site.

Santa Barbara INTER-LINK, San Luis Obispo Virtual OneStop, Riverside County Virtual OneStop, Tulare County Employment Connection, and the EmployRI Network Online were all recognized for five years of service. Virginia Workforce Connection and the Nhworks Job Match System were also recognized for 15 years of dedicated service utilizing Geographic Solutions’ workforce solutions.

Geographic Solutions will host the 12^th Annual Workforce Technology Conference in Monterey, CA in 2015.

Geographic Solutions is the nation’s leading provider of software solutions for workforce development, employment, and training. The company has developed state-of-the-art systems for employment and workforce development agencies for more than 30 states. Our software is now available to over 75% of the job seekers and employers in the country. For more information, visit www.geographicsolutions.comor call 727-786-7955.

Geographic Solutions' 9th Annual Workforce Technology Conference - The Biggest Conference Yet!

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:50:00 GMT

Geographic Solutions recently welcomed over 130 Workforce Development professionals from throughout the United States to the 9^th Annual Workforce Technology Conference in Clearwater Beach. This year’s attendee roster totaled 133, marking the largest attendance in conference history.

Attendees were welcomed to the area by City of Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos. The conference keynote speaker was author and motivational speaker, Scott Christopher. Mr. Christopher’s dynamic 90-minute presentation was warmly received by the conference attendees.

Conference attendees participated in live demonstrations of Geographic Solution’s workforce solutions, including Virtual OneStop®, Virtual LMI, Geographic Solutions Unemployment System (GUS), Reemployment Exchange (REX), as well as a ground-breaking Mobile App demonstration. Over 40 attendees also enjoyed a full day of pre-conference training on Virtual OneStop.

In addition to the informative sessions and highly-entertaining speakers, Geographic Solutions recognized several workforce boards and individuals during the conference’s Client Recognition Luncheon.

Mike Feerick, the CEO of ALISON Free Learning for Workplace Skills, was presented the prestigious ‘Outstanding Contribution to Workforce Development’ Award. ALISON has rapidly grown to have a presence in every country and has provided free online learning to over 100,000 graduates through their certificate and diploma programs.

Also, the Alabama Department of Economic/Community Affairs, Madera County (CA) Workforce Development Office, Mother Lode (CA) Workforce Investment Board, North Central Texas Workforce, and the San Benito County (CA) Workforce Investment Board were recognized for five years of dedicated service in workforce solutions.

Two clients were recognized for 10 years of service via their respective workforce solutions: Workforce Investment Board of Santa Cruz County (CA) and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions.

Geographic Solutions will host the 10^th annual Workforce Technology Conference in Monterey, CA in June 2013. For more information on the Geographic Solutions’ Workforce Technology Conference, visit: www.geographicsolutions.com/wtc2012.

Geographic Solutions, Inc. is a rapidly-growing software development company based in Palm Harbor, FL. Geographic Solutions is the nation’s leading provider of software solutions for workforce development, employment, and training. The Company has developed state-of-the-art systems for employment and workforce development agencies for more than 30 states. Our software is now available to over 75% of the job seekers and employers in the country. For more information, visit www.geographicsolutions.comor call 727-786-7955.

Geographic Solutions' 8th Annual Workforce Technology Conference - A Success!

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:30:00 GMT

From June 7-9, 2011, Geographic Solutions held their 8^th Annual Workforce Technology Conference, a platform that showcases cutting-edge technology with solutions to enhance workforce programs nationwide. The conference gives workforce development professionals, administrators, case managers and labor market specialists to experience new applications designed to improve performance, increase services, and streamline their workload. And just as important, the conference allowed representatives from state and local agencies the chance to interact and exchange best practices.

This year, Geographic Solutions welcomed over 100 workforce professionals, economic developers, unemployment professionals, and guest speakers from across the nation and Europe to Monterey, California. Attendees enjoyed informative sessions by keynote speakers and participated in discussion groups covering relevant topics such as cutting-edge case management tools, Washington D.C. updates; Virtual OneStop®, Virtual LMI and DataLoader updates, Geographic Solutions Unemployment System (GUS), Geographic Solutions Re-Employment Exchange (REX), WID updates, Green Jobs, LMI delivery, and reporting.

Attendees also sat in on live demonstrations with the latest Virtual OneStop®, Virtual LMI, Geographic Solutions Unemployment System (GUS), Geographic Solutions Re-Employment Exchange (REX), and America’s Labor Market Analyzer (ALMA) functionality, and had the opportunity to partake in a full day of optional system training.

The Geographic Solutions Annual Conference gives workforce agencies the tools to be better equipped in enhancing service delivery to clientele, while at the same time giving them access to reporting methods that would make ANY case manager’s life significantly easier. The Workforce Technology Conference is the perfect open forum to interact with workforce professionals and guest speakers, as well as share best practices.

For more information on the Geographic Solutions Annual Workforce and Technology Conference, visit: www.geographicsolutions.com. Conference session PowerPoints are now available and accessible through the Geographic Solutions Virtual Community Forum. If you have trouble accessing the site, contact Hallie Leverich at HLeverich@geosolinc.com(727-786-7955, ext. 222)