1,200 days will have passed since our last IN-PERSON gathering when the 2022 Workforce Technology Conference reconvenes this October. After two years of virtual conferences to protect the health and wellbeing of our attendees, we're excited to be back.
There has never been a better time to take a collective approach towards economic recovery. In addition to interacting with our organization's executive team and subject matter experts, attending this year's conference will also bring you together with decision makers, thought leaders, educators, agency personnel, and frontline staff.
This year, expect a conference agenda packed with exciting, educational, and dynamic content. Showcasing over 85 industry and subject matter experts, this agenda will offer hands-on system demonstrations, panel discussions, and think-tank sessions. Social mixers during and after the sessions are curated to expand your professional network.
I enjoyed (and needed) having frontline staff, government officials, and the business analysts all together in one space. The fact that different states were present also provided a different perspective on the common goal.
2018 Conference Attendee
I enjoyed the personal interactions with other Geographic Solutions state clients; hearing how others have implemented and optimized various technologies, and to have in-person conversations/meetings with staff.
2017 Conference Attendee
I appreciate having the chance to see, in advance, the upcoming changes to the system. It allowed me to have an idea of what we as a region need to prepare for and how to inform our staff.
All information was relevant. Other vendor conferences are not as relevant to our particular product. I took a lot back to the office.
2015 Conference Attendee
I liked that there were more UI sessions to attend and that there was some cross-over with workforce-related sessions so that I could benefit from all of them.
All presentations produced new information and fostered new ideas for my local program.
Feel free to utilize the following templates when requesting approval to attend the 2022 Workforce Technology Conference. We have designed letters of approval specific to workforce development, labor market and unemployment insurance professionals. You may tailor each letter to fit your request.
Dear ______,
As you already know, I am a daily user of the (Name of System), a site developed by Geographic Solutions. Many new features and enhancements have been made to (Name of System) to remain in compliance with the guidelines and requirements set forth by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Virtual OneStop has been pivotal in the effective management of key programs outlined in WIOA, with much of the new functionality being highlighted at the 2022 Workforce Technology Conference.
This year’s conference agenda will be concentrated with numerous workshops on service delivery, data collection, case management, staff efficiency, labor exchange, and reporting. It would be of benefit to both myself and my agency to learn as much as I can about current and future enhancements in Virtual OneStop.
In doing so, I am requesting to be granted approval to register. By allowing me to attend the conference, I feel as though we would be maximizing our investment that our state has made in (Name of System). The conference will also allow me to engage with other workforce regions that use the same system and exchange best practices.
I am requesting approval to attend Geographic Solutions’ 2022 Workforce Technology Conference. Held from October 4-6, 2022, with optional pre-conference training available on October 3, this year’s conference will take place in Clearwater Beach, Florida at the Wyndam Grand Resort.
Here is some additional information on the conference:
Geographic Solutions has hosted the Workforce Technology Conference for the past 17 years. The conference is tailored specifically for workforce development staff, administrators, case managers, unemployment insurance professionals, and labor market specialists.
The conference agenda features top industry presenters and speakers who are hands-on thought leaders in workforce development, education, unemployment insurance benefits, and regional/state/national government agencies. There will be an agenda full of sessions covering topics such as WIOA partner programs, employer outreach, federal reporting, staff and system efficiency, mobile applications, system enhancements, best practices, and so much more.
You can check out the conference website at www.geographicsolutions.com/wtc2022. Conference updates can also be found on Twitter @geosolutionsinc. Questions may be sent to Hallie Leverich-Purvis at hleverich@geosolinc.com.
Thank you for your consideration,
(Name of Attendee)
To: Vice President of Human Resources (or appropriate title)
From: [Your name and title]
GSI’s Workforce Technology Conference October 3 – October 6, 2022 Clearwater Beach, FL
Date: [Today’s Date]
For 30 years, Geographic Solutions has been the industry leader in designing, developing, implementing and maintaining web-based software solutions for workforce development, unemployment insurance, labor market information, human services, corrections, and education industries. In 2016, Geographic Solutions began partnering with school districts, school systems, colleges and universities to further develop new tools to collaborate, align, engage and advance sustainable career pathways and outcomes for students who are entering into the workforce.
I am requesting approval to attend Geographic Solutions’ 2022 Workforce Technology Conference. Held from October 4-6, 2022, with optional pre-conference training available on October 3, this year’s conference will be in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
For 19 years, the Workforce Technology Conference has provided an exclusive opportunity to hear from experts and industry leaders — bringing together hundreds of workforce development staff, administrators, case managers, career counselors, unemployment insurance professionals, and labor market information specialists from around the country. The conference agenda features top industry presenters and speakers who are hands-on thought leaders in workforce development, education, unemployment insurance benefits, and regional/state/national government agencies. This conference provides a space to be empowered, to learn strategies, and to share and discover best practices through a myriad of sessions including: workforce and education partnerships, WIOA partner programs, employer outreach, federal reporting, staff and system efficiency, mobile applications, system enhancements, and so much more.
My participation in the WTC conference will undoubtedly provide me with the resources and tools necessary to further my professional development while gaining valuable industry knowledge that I can use to advance our organization.
The opportunity for me to improve, gain, develop, and network make my attendance to WTC 2022 a wise investment. Thank you for your consideration; I look forward to your decision.
For 30 years, Geographic Solutions has led the industry in designing, developing, implementing and maintaining innovative web-based software solutions for workforce development, unemployment insurance, labor market information, human services, corrections, and education industries. Their most notable recent accomplishments include the modernization of Pennsylvania’s 40 year old UI mainframe system, and the new Nebraska UI system which incorporates tax functionality.
The two unemployment solutions they offer – the Reemployment Exchange® (REX) and the Geographic Solutions Unemployment System (GUS)® are designed specifically to expedite the UI claims and appeals process, reduce unemployment claim durations, and ultimately lessen the depletion of state trust funds — saving states millions of dollars annually.
The conference agenda features top industry presenters and speakers who are hands-on thought leaders in unemployment insurance benefits, education, career planning, workforce development, and regional/state/national government agencies. New features and enhancements focused on the GUS and REX solutions will also be highlighted at this year’s conference.
The WTC really provides a space to be empowered, to learn strategies, and to share and discover best practices through a myriad of sessions including: UI fraud prevention, workforce and education partnerships, WIOA partner programs, employer outreach and engagement, federal reporting, staff and system efficiency, system enhancements, and so much more.
My participation in the WTC will undoubtedly provide me with the resources and tools necessary to further my professional development while gaining valuable industry knowledge that I can use to advance our organization. Learning as much as possible about the benefits of an integrated site, as well as best practices for utilizing the GUS and REX solutions, can only benefit us. The WTC also facilitates engagement with other workforce regions using Geographic Solutions’ systems and exchange best practices.
Attending the 2022 WTC provides an invaluable opportunity to improve skills, gain knowledge, develop a deeper understanding of relevant topics, and network on behalf of our agency. Thank you for your consideration; I look forward to your decision
As you already know, I am a daily user of the (Name of System), a site developed by Geographic Solutions. Many new enhancements have been made to (Name of System) to increase the amount of labor market data that we are able to provide our customers. Additional enhancements have also been made to help support labor market data requirements that are outlined for our region, many of which will be highlighted at the 2022 Workforce Technology Conference.
Since 2004, the WTC has provided an exclusive opportunity to hear from experts and industry leaders — bringing together hundreds of workforce development staff, administrators, career counselors, case managers, unemployment insurance professionals, and labor market information specialists from around the country.
The conference agenda features top industry presenters and speakers who are hands-on thought leaders in education, career planning, workforce development, unemployment insurance benefits, and regional/state/national government agencies. This conference provides a space to be empowered, to learn strategies, and to share and discover best practices through a myriad of sessions including: Workforce Information Database (WID) structure, real-time data and reports, enhanced LMI profiles, future enhancements, using real-time labor market data, creating appealing data visualizations and reports, system efficiency, best practices, and so much more. For your reference, you may view the conference website here.
My participation in the WTC will undoubtedly provide me with the resources and tools necessary to further my professional development while gaining valuable industry knowledge that I can use to advance our organization. This is a chance to fully maximize the investment our state has made in (Name of System). The WTC also facilitates engagement with other workforce regions using the same system and the exchange of best practices.
Attending the 2022 WTC provides an invaluable opportunity to improve skills, gain knowledge, develop a deeper understanding of relevant topics, and network on behalf of our agency. Thank you for your consideration; I look forward to your decision.
You can check out the conference website at www.geographicsolutions.com/wtc2021. Conference updates can also be found on Twitter @geosolutionsinc. Questions may be sent to Hallie Leverich-Purvis at hleverich@geosolinc.com.
Respectfully,
Click tabs to the left for host and overflow hotels, area information and more.
The 2022 Workforce Technology Conference will take place on site at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach meeting space. The resort is just steps away from wide-open sugar-white-sand beaches, world-class activities, and sights highlighted with local flavor. Do not miss the incredible balcony views of the sparkling water and riveting sunsets that make Clearwater Beach so magical.
100 Coronado Drive
Clearwater Beach, Florida
727-281-9500
Room Rate and Fees: $235/night (single or double rate) plus tax (13% tax, 6% occupancy tax). $25.00 resort fee is waived (includes high-speed Internet access in guestrooms, use of fitness center, (local/1-800 calls, two bottles of water in room daily, pool towels, in-room coffee). *A one-time refundable hold for incidental charges will be applied to all reservations.
Reservations: Make reservations by using our special Passkey link, or by calling the direct line (727) 281-9536 and mentioning the Geographic Solutions 2022 Workforce Technology Conference. Room block closes September 9, 2022 at 5 PM ET.
On-site Parking Information: Overnight Parking is $20 plus tax, and the daily rate is $10 plus tax.
At this time, the Wyndham Grand Resort Room Block has reached capacity. We are offering an overflow room block right across the street at the Residence Inn Clearwater Beach. Please see the tab to the left that says Overflow Hotel for booking information.
Residence Inn Clearwater Beach Overflow Room Block
Room block open from October 3-6, 2022.
Last day to reserve room: September 16, 2022.
Rate: $189 - $199 USD/per night, plus parking ($15/per night)
Booking Link
Take advantage of the great location and explore all the area has to offer – from breathtaking coastal views to popular nearby attractions and dining adventures.
Clearwater Beach's diverse culinary scene offers something for everyone.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is located approximately 20 miles from the host hotel. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is located approximately 75 miles (80 minutes) from the conference.
The Wyndham Grand is within walking distance from many local restaurants and attractions. Ground transportation from each airport to the Wyndham Grand is available via a variety of on-site rental car companies, taxis, and shuttle services. At this time, the Wyndham Grand does not offer a complimentary shuttle service to/from either airport.
OCTOBER 3-6, 2022 CLEARWATER BEACH, FL