July 29, 2021

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Feature

Basic LMI Analyst Instructor Led Training 

Featured Event

Data Visualization with Tableau

Data Visualization

ARP Act Funding for Economic Recovery Activities 

Feature

October 4, 6, 12, 13, 2021 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET 

This course provides novice labor market information (LMI) analysts with an introduction to LMI and basic analytical methods that support state and regional workforce development strategies. Through engaging discussions and hands-on exercises, participants will gain exposure to various workforce, demographic, and economic data sources. They will also apply basic analytical skills to answer real-world questions that policy-makers and practitioners encounter.

Topics covered in this course include:  

• Understanding core LMI programs and other data sources 
• Conducting basic occupational analyses 
• Using Local Employment Dynamics 
• Exploring real-time LMI applications 
• Communicating effectively with customers

C2ER/LMI Events

Featured Event

Data Visualization with Tableau 

August 10, 12, 17, 19, 2021

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

C2ER and Non-members

LMI Institute Members

eLearning Courses

Introduction to Labor Market Information eLearning

Ongoing

Anytime, Any Place

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Foundations of Economic Development Research: Introduction to Data Sources eLearning

Ongoing

Any Place, Any time

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Foundations of Economic Development Research II: Introduction to Regional Analysis Methods

Ongoing

Any Place, Any time

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C2ER Events

C2ER 2021 Research Awards Webinar Series: 

Using Data to Prepare the Regional Workforce for a Post-COVID Economy

August 13, 2021

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

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Pricing: FREE

C2ER 2021 Research Awards Webinar Series:

MAP Dashboard: Inspiring Action and Measuring Progress for Southern Arizona

August 23, 2021

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

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New! Member Only Webinar

CERP Presentation: Economic Development in Afghanistan (2001 – 2020): Challenges and Opportunities 

September 1, 2021

1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

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Basic LMI Analyst Instructor Led Training

October 4, 6, 12, 13, 2021

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

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News

Data Visualization

ARP Act Funding for Economic Recovery Activities

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ICYMI

Cities Today – Interoperable Urban Networks: Why Open Data Models Matter 

News Dakota – USDA Announces Rural Economic Development, Social Disadvantaged Farmers Funds 

Site Selection Magazine – Connecting Skills To Opportunities  

Yahoo News – Housing Affordability Crisis Poised to Harm ABQ’s Economic, Social Development  

Headlines

Census Bureau – Resources Available to Prepare for the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Release  

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration & Management – Comment on the Draft Department of Labor (DOL) FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and Evidence-Building Plan  

Smart Incentives – State Incentive Program Trends: Remote Work  

StreetsBlog USA – The Most Dangerous Roads in America for Walkers  

The White House – An Update from the Equitable Data Working Group  

Reports

Brookings – Digital Transformation in Labor and Education Systems: Improving the Government Response to the Next Unemployment Crisis  

Bureau of Labor Statistics – American Time Use Survey: May to December 2019 and 2020 Results

Bureau of Labor Statistics – Business Employment Dynamics – Fourth Quarter 2020  

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond – Has the Pandemic Changed Cities Forever?  

Government Accountability Office – 2020 Census: Office Managers’ Perspectives on Recent Operations Would Strengthen Planning for 2030  

Heartland Forward – Heartland of Opportunity  

National League of Cities – Developing Regional Economic Connectivity: Strategies for Urban and Rural Communities

Careers

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Other Upcoming Industry Events

Council of Development Finance Agencies  

Virtual Summer School

August 2 – 12, 2021

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

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American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Webinar: 

Tackling Renters’ Energy Costs: How Local Governments Can Equitably Improve Efficiency

August 4, 2021

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET

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National Association of State Workforce Agencies Webinar 

Back to Basics: Communicating to UI Claimants 

August 4, 2021

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

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St. Louis Community College – Workforce Solutions Group 

2021 State of the St. Louis Workforce

August 11, 2021

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BLS Consumption Symposium: 

Broadening Our Understanding of Household Consumption and Measurement 

September 22 – 23, 2021

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

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National League of Cities 

City Summit

November 18 – 20, 2021

Salt Lake City, UT

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