2023 Webinars

What’s New and What’s Coming from NVTI

Date: September 18, 2023

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Date: September 18, 2023
Length: 1:23:46 minutes
Presenters: Brandon Webb and Hannah Toney

In this webinar, Hannah Toney and Brandon Webb provide a recap of everything NVTI accomplished during FY23, including expanding and improving the NVTI ecosystem. They highlight new and updated courses, webinars, and podcasts. Hannah and Brandon also discuss how NVTI uses your feedback and ideas to improve the program’s learning ecosystem. They also review what is planned for FY24. You may also download a pdf copy of the slide deck.

Empowering Public Workforce Development Professionals: Enhancing Skills for Serving Veterans

Date: September 11, 2023

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Date: September 11, 2023
Length: 1:07:11 minutes
Presenters: Harlan Harrell, Brandon Webb, and Hannah Toney

Whether state and local workforce development staff are funded by WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker funds, Wagner-Peyser, or Jobs for Veterans State Grants, all programs share a common goal when serving veteran jobseekers: ensure the best possible employment and training outcomes for veterans. On this WorkforceGPS webinar, staff from the Employment and Training Administration, the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service and National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI), will provide a refresher on the roles and responsibilities of state and local workforce development staff to ensure effective, integrated, and seamless service delivery to veterans. In addition, this session will provide an overview of the many professional development resources available to veteran service providers through NVTI. These resources and highlights will support the veteran customer experience through the American Job Center experience.

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The Role of Intensive Services Coordinators/Points of Contact within the VR&E Program

Date: August 29, 2023

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Date: August 29, 2023
Length: 1:27:15 minutes
Presenters: Aleshia Thomas-Miller, Randy Leffel, and Nilsa Gonzalez

In this webinar, Aleshia Thomas-Miller, Randy Leffel, and Nilsa Gonzalez, summarize the role of the Intensive Services Coordinator/Point of Contact. They also share steps taken by the Intensive Services Coordinator/Point of Contact during the Labor Market Information and Employment Services referral process. During the webinar, updates to the TAG were shared, along with information about new standardized forms. Participants also had an opportunity to share their best practices, challenges, and success stories during the webinar. You may also download a pdf copy of the slide deck.

The Grant Closeout Process for Recipients

Date: August 10, 2023

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Date: August 10, 2023
Length: 46:40 minutes
Presenters: Tamara Holland

In this webinar, Tamara Holland, Grant Management Specialist at the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), explained how GrantSolutions and Health and Human Services Payment Management System (HHS/PMS) affect closeout. She also discussed the closeout process and timelines, the contents of the closeout package, common issues for delay in closeout process, and post-closeout responsibilities. Ms. Holland also covered the responsibilities of VETS, grant recipients, and subrecipients. You may also download a pdf copy of the slide deck.

Indirect Cost 101

Date: June 15, 2023

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Date: June 15, 2023
Length: 1:43:22 minutes
Presenters: Emily Wen and Trevor Capon

In this webinar, Emily Wen and Trevor Capon review general information around indirect costs including the different types of costs, allocation base, indirect cost rate, cost allocation plan, and indirect cost proposals due date. They discuss elements of reimbursement including reimbursement of indirect costs via a Rate as well as via a CAP and the post-closeout adjustments. They end the webinar with time for questions and answers. The webinar is accompanied by a PDF output of the slides.

Veteran Suicide Prevention: VA S.A.V.E

Date: May 2, 2023

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Date: May 2, 2023
Length: 1:06:50 minutes
Presenter: Lillie Mells

In this webinar, Lillie Mells, Education & Training Program Coordinator at the Office of Mental Health Suicide Prevention at Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Central Office, provided a general overview of the scope of veteran suicide within the U.S. She explained how to identify a veteran who may be at risk for suicide and what to do when someone identifies a veteran at risk. She also outlined the VA S.A.V.E. steps which teach someone how to act with care and compassion if they encounter a veteran who is in crisis. In addition to the recording, you can access this resource document as a quick reference to critical resources.

2022 Webinars

NVTI’s Past, Present, and Future

Date: September 20, 2022

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Date: September 20, 2022
Length: 1:16:27 minutes
Presenters: Brandon Webb and Hannah Toney

In this webinar, Brandon Webb, the National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI) Lead for the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS) and Hannah Toney, director in Custom Learning Solutions at Management Concepts and NVTI Program Manager, discuss NVTI’s rich history, explore the DOL VETS and Management Concepts partnership to continuously improve the NVTI program, and identify future goals for the growth of the NVTI program.

The Grant Closeout Process for Recipients

Date: September 14, 2022

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Date: September 14, 2022
Length: 58:55 minutes
Presenter: Maria Temiquel

In this webinar, Maria Temiquel, Director of the Office of Grants and Training at the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), explained how GrantSolutions and the Payment Management System affect closeout, the closeout process and timelines, as well as the responsibilities of VETS, grant recipients, and subrecipients. In addition, participants got a closer look at the contents of the closeout package, common issues that delay the closeout process, and the grantee’s post-closeout responsibilities.

AmeriCorps & DOL VETS: A Partnership for You

Date: August 3, 2022

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Length: 57:48 minutes
Presenters: Mary Tobin and John Savage

In this webinar, AmeriCorps’ Mary Tobin – Senior Advisor for Wounded Warrior, Veteran, and Military Family Initiatives – and DOL VETS’ John Savage – Regional Administrator for VETS Atlanta Region – discussed the AmeriCorps and U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS) programs and how you can take advantage of these program benefits. Specifically, they assisted participants to:

  • Understand AmeriCorps and DOL VETS opportunities;
  • Define who AmeriCorps and DOL VETS are as well as the ways both programs serve veterans;
  • Demonstrate how AmeriCorps and DOL VETS are working together to better serve veterans;
  • Explore how veteran service providers can partner with AmeriCorps and DOL VETS to improve and enrich the services they provide veterans.

Priority of Service for Grantees

Date:  July 14, 2022

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Date: July 14, 2022
Length: 1:30:03 minutes
Presenters: Victor Glover and John Savage

In this webinar led by Victor Glover, JVSG State Coordinator in North Carolina, and John Savage, Regional Administrator for VETS Atlanta Region, they discussed how veterans and eligible spouses are entitled to precedence over non-covered persons in the program known as Priority of Service. They explained what Priority of Service means, its history, and who is eligible along with how states and local areas can implement Priority of Service, the importance and requirements for state and local policies, and some best practices from states around the nation regarding their provision of Priority of Service. Additionally, they clarified the difference between veteran Priority of Service and veterans’ preference at the state and local levels.

JVSG Promising Practices Listening Session

Date:  May 25, 2022

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Length: 1:01:17 minutes

In this webinar, five states presented the lessons learned and promising practices that contributed to their improved performance in Program Year 2020. The event included a facilitated discussion where states asked questions and got answers from their colleagues across the nation.

The JVSG Career Roadmap Certificate Program

Date:  May 19, 2022

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Length: 1:04:45 minutes
Presenter: Dr. Hannah Toney, NVTI and Mr. Brandon Webb, VETS

In this one hour webinar, we overview NVTI’s certificate program, the JVSG Career Roadmap Certificate. The presenters overview what certificate programs are, why they are valuable, and specifically what the JVSG Career Roadmap certificate program is and who it is designed for. They also discuss requirements, application and enrollment, measuring progress and considerations, constraints, and future plans. They also provide a virtual tour of the certificate program documents on NVTI.org as well as at NVTI Student Central.

JVSG Career Roadmap Certificate Program Documents

Indirect Cost 101

Date: March 16, 2022

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Length: 1:00:41 minutes
Presenter: Emily Wen, DOL Cost & Price Determination Division

In this one-hour webinar recording, Emily Wen, Cost Negotiator with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Cost & Price Determination Division, reviewed different types of costs and indirect cost rates, discussed the allocation base, cost allocation plans (CAPs), and indirect cost proposal due dates. Emily Wen also reviewed the reimbursement of indirect costs via a rate, the reimbursement of indirect costs via a CAP, and answered questions at the end.

2021 Webinars

So, You’re Being Audited: Triennial Audit Training for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2024

Date: November 23, 2021

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Length: 00:36:23 minutes
Presenter: Dan Griffiths

In this video, So, You’re Being Audited: Triennial Audit Training for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2024, NVTI’s Dan Griffiths presents elements of DOL VETS’ audits of states’ compliance with the roles and responsibilities of staff funded by the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program. Viewers will learn about and understand the triennial, or three-year, audit cycle for the JVSG program, its framework, and various supporting elements. Background information will include the relevant legal guidance applicable for this effort. The video also examines the four phases of the audit process, as well as the tool developed by DOL VETS to be used during the implementation of oversight responsibilities. Finally, viewers will gain an understanding of Areas of Concern and Findings that will need to be addressed by State Workforce Agencies, or SWAs.

Resources to Serve Veterans: A Comprehensive Guide to Frequently and Successfully Used Resources

Date: September 20, 2021

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Length: 1:09:55 minutes
Presenter: Greg Davis and Nikkol Wymer

In this webinar recording, NVTI Instructor Greg Davis and Nikkol Wymer of DOL VETS discussed resources to locate applicable guidance and regulations, identify resources for Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists, and identify resources for Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER) staff. They discussed resources specific to serving veterans with significant barriers to employment as well as other special veteran populations and topics to include rural veterans, American Indian and Alaska Native veterans, LGBTQ+ veterans, veterans with addictions, and suicide prevention for veterans. They also discussed resources for recruiting and hiring veterans, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and retaining veterans. Please download the handout with additional resources that accompanied the presentation. We also encourage you to continue the conversation and provide any additional resources at the Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice.

Grants Closeout Process for Grantees

Date: August 19, 2021

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Length: 2:13:58 minutes
Presenter: Dan Griffiths

The following webinar session is a comprehensive training for grant recipient financial and programmatic personnel responsible for closing out grant awards. The webinar session included an updated presentation on the grant closeout process as it applies to Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment & Training Service grants (Jobs for Veterans State Grants as well as grants funded under the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program). The presentation was followed by a question and answer session.

Introduction to Apprenticeships: Encouraging Veteran Apprenticeships

Date: May 4, 2021

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Length: 0:56:30 minutes
Presenter: Hughes McLean, Apprenticeship & Training Representative and Veteran Liaison for the Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship

In the following webinar, Hughes McLean, Apprenticeship & Training Representative and Veteran Liaison for the Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, supported participants in: describing Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs), the components of the program, and breadth of opportunities; summarizing the benefits of RAPs to the veteran, the employer and the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program; identifying a working knowledge of the different partners in a RAP; discussing different tools and approaches to locating appropriate RAPs in their region and; establishing a connection between veteran needs and apprenticeship fit. Hughes McLean also engaged in a robust question and answer session with webinar participants.

New Products, Updates, and Resources

Date: April 28, 2021

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Length: 0:53:40 minutes
Presenter: Dr. Hannah Toney, NVTI and Mr. Brandon Webb, VETS

The following webinar navigates through NVTI’s learning platforms; identifies NVTI learning product types and locations; identifies new and upcoming NVTI learning products; describes NVTI’s developing certificate program; and makes sure you know all the ways you can provide feedback and contact us at NVTI.org.

2020 Webinars

NVTI 2021: New Products, Updates, and Resources

Date: November 17, 2020

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Length: 1:00:14 minutes
Presenter: Dr. Hannah Toney

During this webinar, Dr. Toney walks through the NVTI website to showcase new NVTI products, updates and resources with attendees. Please click on the button below to listen to the webinar recording and hear about what NVTI has in store for 2021!

Providing Services at a Distance

Date: September 1, 2020

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Length: 1:00:00 minutes
Presenters: Cindy Borden & Chantal Escoto

In this webinar participants will understand how, through discovery and customized employment, they will be able to:

  • Describe promising practices related to the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP)
  • Identify successful methods for providing quality service to veterans in a virtual setting
  • Personalize approaches for virtual considerations

Discovery and Customized Employment

Date: August 26, 2020

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Length: 1:04:27 minutes
Presenters: Debbie Ball

In this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of how they can:

  • Get to know veterans while being mindful of their individual and unique circumstances
  • Identify a veteran’s skillset and determine how that can benefit a company or organization
  • Find alternatives to the competitive hiring process

Participants will also be able to describe how veterans have customized their career plans through their own words.

Accommodations: Resources and Strategies to Help Veterans with Disabilities Obtain Employment

Date: August 19, 2020

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Length: 1:09:56 minutes
Presenters: Melanie Whetzel, James Potts, and Cori DiBiase

This webinar is designed to provide veterans’ service providers staff with a better understanding of how workplace accommodations can assist job-seeking veterans. Through detailed examples, we will deliver accommodation solutions that will help you have informed conversations with job-seeking veterans and employers.

Making the Most of Benefits.gov

Date: April 15, 2020

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Length:43:36 minutes
Presenters: Ellery Rush, Kippi Chase, and Rachel Crowder

Benefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government. The mission of Benefits.gov is to increase citizen access to government programs and facilitate citizen interaction with the federal government. Since 2002, Benefits.gov has helped over 130 million people identify and access government benefits that can help them improve their circumstances. Join NVTI and NVTAC to learn how Benefits.gov can help the veteran community. Representatives from Benefits.gov will demonstrate the website’s functionality and how its resources can be used to serve our Nation’s veterans.

New Employment Resource: NeedAJobNow.usNLx.com

Date: April 8, 2020

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Length: 59:25 minutes
Presenters: Lori Adams and Charlie Terrell

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) and DirectEmployers Association recently launched NeedAJobNow.usNLx.com, a job site dedicated to providing a centralized location for displaced workers to access employment opportunities from U.S. corporations with immediate hiring needs due to COVID-19. Hosted by the National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI) and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), Lori Adams, Veterans Policy Director, NASWA, and Charlie Terrell, Director, NLx, NASWA, discuss how you can use this resource to support veterans seeking employment.

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HVRP and JVSG Collaboration: Opportunities and Challenges

Date: April 2, 2020

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Length: 1:16:09
Presenters: Jon Lowry, Cori Di Biase, and Dan Griffiths

Recently appointed Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment & Training Services Jon Lowry kicks off the session. Next, NVTI and NVTAC co-host a Community of Practice discussion discussing promising practices in collaboration between Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) grantees and Jobs for Veteran State Grant (JVSG) staff. This conversation includes DVOP specialists, LVERs, and HVRP staff from around the country.

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Past Webinar Recordings

Making Careers Happen for Veterans’: A Community of Practice.

An Introduction and Demonstration
Date: January 9, 2019

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Length: 90 minutes
Presenters:
Bradley Sickles NVTI Project Manager, U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service
Monica Henderson Learning Management Systems Administrator, Management Concepts
Dr. Hannah Toney Director, Learning & Technology Solutions, Management Concepts

Learn about the NVTI Community of Practice tool and how to access and use it.

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U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Medallion Program:

Promoting Employer Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention of Men and Women Who Served Honorably in the U.S. Military
Date: September 13, 2018

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Length: 60 minutes
Presenters:
Randall Smith, HIRE Vets Medallion Program Manager, U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training

Learn about The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) Vets Medallion program and updates in preparation for the 2019 program year.

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The New Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) Required Core Curriculum: A First Look and Overview

Date: July 10, 2018

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Length: 60 minutes
Presenters:
Matthew Miller Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training
Dr. Hannah Toney Director, Learning & Technology Solutions, Management Concepts

Learn about the role and importance of professional development for workforce staff serving veterans and explore the wellspring of professional development resources offered by the National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI) for JVSG state staff!
Also learn about NVTI training structure which includes prerequisite eLearning and in-person classroom courses, training objectives for each course, and a demonstration of navigation in the NVTI Student Central portal.

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