About the Office of Workforce Security
The Office of Workforce Security is responsible for:
Providing leadership, direction and assistance to state workforce agencies in the implementation and administration of
state unemployment insurance (UI) programs, Federal unemployment compensation programs, and other wage-loss, worker
dislocation and adjustment assistance compensation programs.
Managing strategically in order to ensure high performance, greater public accountability, service quality, and
customer satisfaction.
Working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders in business, labor, and state governments by:
Providing oversight, guidance, and technical assistance for the federal-state unemployment compensation
system and providing budget and legislative support to state workforce agencies to administer their UI programs and
assist individuals to return quickly to suitable work.
OWS Organizational chart
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