Northern Virginia has long been one of the strongest labor markets in the United States – anchored by federal agencies, contracting firms, emerging technology employers, and a highly educated workforce that moves seamlessly across the Virginia–Maryland–D.C. metropolitan region. This held steady until this year’s federal worker layoffs. For this installment of Data at Work, we […]
Continue ReadingThe LMI Institute is the preeminent resource for supporting the development, interpretation, and use of labor market information (LMI). We define LMI as all quantitative or qualitative data and analysis related to employment and the workforce. LMI System & Program Support Continued to implement the LMI Institute strategic plan focused on promoting Institute effectiveness, advocating […]
Continue ReadingAs Congress advances its appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2026, state Labor Market Information (LMI) offices should be aware of notable proposed changes to funding levels that directly affect core data programs and national infrastructure. Both the House and Senate have released their FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related […]
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On March 14, 2025, Congress passed a continuing resolution that includes a $6 million increase in funding for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The understanding is that this funding boost is designed to address immediate operational needs at BLS, including support for one of its most essential surveys—the Current Population Survey (CPS).
Continue ReadingThe LMI Institute is the preeminent resource for supporting the development, interpretation, and use of labor market information (LMI). We define LMI as all quantitative or qualitative data and analysis related to employment and the workforce. LMI System & Program Support Continued to implement the LMI Institute strategic plan focused on promoting Institute effectiveness, advocating […]
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On July 1, 2024, Angela White, Director of Kansas Labor Market Information Services, became the Chair of the LMI Institute. With over 25 years of experience in LMI, she brings a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for using data to drive informed decision-making. Learn more about Angela’s background and goals for the […]
Continue ReadingDear Colleagues and LMI Institute Members, I would like to personally invite you to the LMI Institute Annual Forum in June. It will be in the historic port city of Norfolk, Virginia June 12 to 14. Please know that special optional pre-conference training will be June 11. Please join your colleagues from across the nation […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 is currently planned to be a solely in-person event June 11 – 14, 2024 in Norfolk, VA. The theme this year is Norfolk 2024: Navigating Data for Economic Success. Below […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 is currently planned to be an in-person event June 12 – 15, 2023 in Detroit, MI. The theme this year is Creative Solutions for Transformational Change. Below is information on […]
Continue ReadingIn our latest Voices of LMI interview with David Lipnicky, LMI Federal Project Office for the Employment Training Administration (ETA), released November 1, 2021, shared important information about CareerOneStop, a powerful collection of web tools for jobseekers. He observed that many LMI professionals aren’t aware of the portal, which has been around in different forms […]
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