Weekly Update – October 29, 2020

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  October 29, 2020 In This Issue Features C2ER/LMI Annual Conference Call for Sessions Reminder: 9 Days to Deadline! Featured Event C2ER/LMI Institute Monthly Series The ALICE Essentials Index: Guiding Social Policy Decisions with Sound Data Data Visualization The Science of Scare Feature C2ER/LMI Annual Conference Call for Sessions Reminder: 9 Days to Deadline! Have […]

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2021 Call for Proposals – The Great Pivot

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The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute are currently soliciting proposals for the next annual conference and forum, which will be held virtually June 7 – 11, 2021. The theme this year is The Great Pivot: Reinvention for Recovery and Resilience. Below is information on this year’s conference and details on how to submit […]

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Weekly Update – October 22, 2020

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  October 22, 2020 In This Issue Features Q3 Cost of Living Index is Now Available Featured Event LMI Institute Training: Instructor-Led Basic LMI Analyst Training  Data Visualization Fiscal 50: State Trends and Analysis Feature Q3 Cost of Living Index is Now Available Get the new issue! We had over 270 urban areas participate in […]

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Weekly Update – October 15, 2020

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  October 15, 2020 In This Issue Features Now Seeking Your Session Proposals for the 2021 Virtual C2ER/LMI Institute Annual Conference Featured Event C2ER/LMI Institute Training: R for Beginners: Data Science for Workforce and Economic Development Research Data Visualization This Is How the $88 Trillion Global Economy Is Spread Around the World Feature Now Seeking […]

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Weekly Update – October 8, 2020

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October 8, 2020 In This Issue Features C2ER State Incentives Database Workshop Featured Event C2ER/LMI Institute Training: R for Beginners: Data Science for Workforce and Economic Development Research Data Visualization Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Minnesota   Feature Do You Use the C2ER State Incentives Database in Your Work? Then you should check out the upcoming […]

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Weekly Update – October 1, 2020

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October 1, 2020 In This Issue Feature Join the Growing Ranks of Certified Economic Research Professionals Featured Event C2ER/LMI Institute Webinar Series: Crisis Proof Your Community: Creative Tactics for the City, Business, and Non-profits Data Visualization How Rigid is Middle Class in the US, Really? Feature Join the Growing Ranks of Certified Economic Research Professionals […]

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The Impact of Certifications on Earnings across States and Occupations

This article is part of a series of reports on new estimates from the Labor Market Information Institute State Certification and Licenses Data Tables. Find previous blog posts in this series here. For workers adapting to changing economic conditions, non-degree credentials can help with retraining and gaining new skill sets. But do these non-degree credentials also […]

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New Workforce Development Programs Reflect Importance and Need for Training and Talent Development

By Chelsea Thomson Even before the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, states incentivized employers to support those out of work and provide opportunities for occupational advancement, especially for marginalized communities and ones characterized by historic divestment.  These programs are crucial for getting people back into the labor market and providing the opportunities for reskilling and […]

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How Trends in Certification Attainment and Associated Earnings vary by Race, Ethnicity, and Education

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The above map shows the attainment rate for each state by selected population. Scroll over your state to see each state’s exact attainment rate and earnings associated with a certification or license, with a certification only or neither a certification nor license. Click on your state or select it in the dropdown menu to see […]

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Regional Trends in Southern State Business Incentives Programs

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C2ER is in the process of completing its annual summer update of the State Business Incentives Database. The C2ER State Business Incentives Database provides users with data on 2,100 state business incentive programs from all US states and territories. Through a regional analysis of incentive programs in the Southern US, we can understand how geography […]

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