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The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Workforce Advancement awarded contract PO05397605 to the National Association of State Workforce on July 23, 2026, in the cumulative amount of $25,525.00. The prime contractor will provide attendance and registration services for the 2026 Veterans Conference, an educational event designed to serve state workforce agency personnel and partner organizations supporting veterans and transitioning service members. The conference features plenary speakers, panel discussions, and specialized workshops addressing legal issues, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, state promising practices, technology and training initiatives, community resources, and veteran policy matters.

The contract encompasses registration for 44 conference attendees across two line items: 43 personnel attending at $575.00 per person and one attendee attending sessions from July 7-10 at a unit price of $800.00. Deliverables are directed to Paige Glass at the Department of Workforce Advancement. While the specific conference location is not detailed in the contract documentation, the services constitute workforce development and professional training support aligned with Virginia's veterans employment initiatives. The contract award date of July 23, 2026, suggests delivery and performance will occur during the 2026 fiscal year, though the exact conference dates and performance period are not explicitly specified in the provided materials.