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Labor Force Participation Rates — Measures, Task Forces, and Strategies

Many states are focused on understanding and addressing low labor force participation rates (LFPRs). How are states corralling data and policy insights to increase their LFPRs and drive better long-term economic growth in their states? Come and learn from leading thinkers and doers.

MODERATOR

Julie Hatch-Maxfield, Associate Commissioner, Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor

PANELISTS

Veronica Gielazauskas, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Performance & Strategy / MERIC, Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
Bryan Grady, Ph. D, Labor Market Information Director, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
Ron Landis, Ph.D., President and Co-founder, Millan Chicago, LLC
Scott Powell, Director, Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives, Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget
Kshitiz Rastogi, Assistant Administrator, Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development