9th Annual Return to Work Summit

9:00 a.m. to Noon PDT
An Online Event

Empowering Better Outcomes in Vocational Rehabilitation

Join professionals from across Washington State and beyond for the Return to Work Summit 2025 — a half-day virtual event focused on innovation, strategy, and emerging tools in vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work (RTW) services. Whether you're a vocational counselor, claims manager, employer, or healthcare provider, this summit will provide cutting-edge updates and practical guidance to elevate your work.

Why Attend?

Gain Expertise: Understand the latest trends and techniques in RTW strategies.
Network with Professionals: Connect virtually with industry experts, peers, and potential collaborators.
Practical Insights: Leave with actionable knowledge and tools to improve RTW outcomes for injured workers.

Event Agenda

9:00 – 10:00 AM | Skill Enhancement Training (SET): What You Need to Know

Presenter: Cory Turner, CRC, Vocational Connections, Inc.

Kick off the summit with an in-depth look at Skill Enhancement Training (SET) – a growing tool in the RTW toolkit. This session will demystify SET, explore real-world applications, and help you understand how to use it to support better outcomes for injured workers.

10:00 – 11:00 AM | PTSD Project Updates

Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Jutte, PhD, ABPP, MPH, Assistant Medical Director, Psychology, Department of Labor & Industries

Mental health matters in vocational rehabilitation. Dr. Jennifer Jutte will present critical updates on PTSD-related projects, research, and policy developments impacting RTW strategies in Washington State.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | What's New and/or Brewing for RTW and Voc?

Presenter: Cory Turner, CRC, Vocational Connections, Inc.

Wrap up the summit with a forward-looking session examining what's new—and what's brewing—in return-to-work and vocational rehab. Cory Turner brings expert insight into legislative updates, emerging trends, and innovations that will shape the field in 2025 and beyond.

$99 for WSIA members | $149 non-members

Sponsorship Opportunities

Got news, updates, services, or anything you want to share with Washington's self-insured community? Want to support the event and WSIA's broader work? We've got sponsorship recognition space throughout our lead-up to the seminar, including opportunities on camera during the event. See the Sponsorship Opportunities and if you would to work out a custom package that's perfect for your company contact Kari Heinold.

This workshop is perfect for all vocational service providers in the State Fund and Self-Insurance, as well as workers' compensation professionals who work with vocational counselors and want to know more about the vocational rehabilitation system:

Workers' Comp risk & program managers
State Fund & Self-Insured claims managers
Human Resources
Safety Professionals
Attorneys & Paralegals
Health Care Professionals

Continuing Education Credits

WSIA will award 3 continuing education credits for the Washington Workers' Compensation Professional (WWCP) recertification. The following additional professional development credentials will be sought for attendees:

L&I CEU - We have applied for 3 credits
CDMS and CRC - We have applied for 3 credits
SHRM recertification 3 credits

$99 for WSIA members | $149 non-members

Cancellation Information

No credit will be given for cancellations made after September 3, 2025.

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