JUST ONE BLOCK OVER AND TWO BLOCKS DOWN... We've moved! In preparation for team growth over the next several months, and an increasing need for more meeting spaces, the program team moved into the Employment Department's space on the fourth floor of the Department of Revenue building in Salem. The space has room for the team as we expand, and five meeting spaces!

Come by to say hello! If you're in or near Salem, we'd love to have you visit! Keep an eye out for our "MODist cookie socials." On Fridays (we're aiming for once a month), we'll have afternoon cookies and coffee. Our first social is August 2, and in honor of Graham's retirement, we'll be taking our best stab at "Graham's Famous Chocolate Cookies." Drop by our office space on the fourth floor of the Department of Revenue building anytime between 1-4pm, get some fun goodies (think Lego blocks, grocery bags, etc.), and tour the space.  Keep in mind: You do not need to register with building security. Be sure your Employment Department badge is visible. The elevators are to the left of the lobby. Take the elevator to the fourth floor. Follow Employment Department Modernization Program signs to our space!

We're currently working on a recruitment for the UI Project Technical Manager (click here if you're interested in learning more!). We'll also be hiring a project manager who will lead the changes we will need to make to our existing systems. Later this year, we'll begin the recruitments for project team business and technical analysts. Many of these positions will be competitively filled, so if you are looking for a challenge and a chance to help create the future, keep an eye out; more information is coming soon! 

PROJECT PROGRESS

UI Modernization Project

• We’re finalizing the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Solution Request for Proposal (RFP). Last steps include a final review by our independent quality management services vendor. 

  • The RFP is scheduled to be released mid-August. This is a process similar to opening a job posting. The vendors will have 60 days to submit their "application," or proposals telling us they're interested in working the UI Modernization Project. 

  • We'll begin the process of evaluating those proposals in October and continue into early 2020. Learn more about how we're working to get the best solution here.

Modernization
Program Goals

ENHANCE CUSTOMER
EXPERIENCE
Deliver improved services, such as online self-service, automation, access to data, and integration with partners.

TRANSFORM BUSINESS PROCESSES
Leverage modern system capabilities to provide improvements and efficiencies in business processes, and new tools for our employees.

IMPROVE SECURITY
Improve our ability to anticipate and
respond to security threats,
and manage access.

MODERNIZE TECHNOLOGY
Replace the agency’s aging computer systems that support unemployment insurance taxes, payment of benefits, and delivery of employment services.

Stay CONNECTED

Curious about what’s coming up with the UI Modernization Project?
You can sign up for project updates on our page on EDweb!

We know you get a lot of emails, so beginning January of this year, we began sending a monthly project update to the project area, and the Modernization Program update to all employees once a quarter. We've started with the UI Modernization Project Update, and will add a Workforce Project Update when the project is officially launched.

If you're not in UI, but want to stay more closely in the loop, please visit our page on EDweb and sign up to receive updates from the project team!

We are committed to continuous learning, including improving how we communicate with you. Please share comments and suggestions with our team or visit our EDweb page here.