The Heldrich Center completed an in-depth examination and dissemination of the innovative approaches to modernizing the Unemployment Insurance system implemented in New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic. This review enhances the public and policymakers’ understanding of how these systems nationwide can be improved to serve the needs of unemployed workers while also doing so in an efficient manner. First, the center held an initial series of intensive investigations into Unemployment Insurance processes and policies. In June 2023, the Heldrich Center held a virtual forum to highlight this work and the modernization efforts underway in New Jersey. It was attended by 200 senior policymakers representing 35 state governments as well as advocates of those who are unemployed. Finally, this research yielded a research report in September 2023 that can help other states and advocates to understand this novel approach to providing the right people with benefits when they need them.