Reflecting on their experience in the Data User Insights Academy over the past nine months, a team of LMI data producers and users from Florida learned that simply making themselves more visible and available to local workforce boards could significantly strengthen engagement. They realized many partners weren’t even aware of the state’s main LMI platform, […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingMicrosoft Power BI®: Creating an Interactive Text and Data Visualization Tool for a 21st Century Workforce April 13, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET Demand for interactive data visualizations and tools in the Labor Market Information space is growing. The increasing role of text elements as variables to display in these designs create challenges […]
Continue ReadingeLearning – FLASH SALE! LMI Institute is offering a 65% discount for a limited time on its Introduction to Labor Market Information eLearning course. The discounted rate is available from May 18th – May 28th! The Introduction to Labor Market Information course is a four-and-a-half-hour course that will provide novice labor market information (LMI) analysts […]
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