Nevadaworks serves Northern and Central Nevada, one of the most geographically largest and diverse workforce regions in the country. To operate effectively across this landscape, Nevadaworks has embedded labor market information (LMI) into the core of its service delivery model. Rather than existing as a standalone product, data is integrated into two primary system components: […]
Continue ReadingTwo weeks ago the LMI Institute shared how state LMI shops can be potential partners under the Department of Education’s upcoming Workforce Pell proposal in July 2026. The proposed regulations create a new connection between federal student aid and labor market data. The regulations require workforce programs to demonstrate alignment with employer demand and measurable […]
Continue ReadingWorkforce Pell is about to change the operating environment for short-term workforce programs in higher education. LMI agencies need to be at the center of that change. Universities and community colleges are preparing to launch or scale programs that meet new federal performance thresholds tied to completion, job placement, occupational alignment, and earnings. As they […]
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The South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) serves 11 cities in southwest Los Angeles County, a diverse and highly dynamic labor market shaped by project-based and skills-intensive industries. Priority and in demand sectors, including construction, health services, leisure and hospitality, logistics, and advanced manufacturing, are characterized by volatile hiring cycles, rapidly evolving skill requirements, and […]
Continue ReadingThe LMI Insider – February 2026: This issue highlights that nominations are now open for the 2026 State LMI Awards, with winners to be announced at the C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference in June. You’ll also find federal updates, including the Friends of the BLS statement on the nomination of Brett Matsumoto. Upcoming events such as *Understanding Opportunity Zones* and the *Data Insights Roundtable* offer timely insights into modernization and regional strategy. This edition also features new tools and reports from Hawaii and Iowa, plus a spotlight on the South Bay Workforce Investment Board’s innovative workforce approaches.
Continue Reading<!– January 29, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET <!– Register Here <!– Periods of federal uncertainty place added pressure on state Labor Market Information offices to maintain data quality, continuity, and relevance for decision-makers. <!– <!– The next Data Insights Roundtable, “State LMI in a Time of Federal Uncertainty,” convenes state LMI […]
Continue ReadingThe LMI Insider – January 2026: This January issue of the LMI Insider kicks off 2026 with updates from across the workforce and labor market information community. Our main feature highlights the Data User Insights Academy’s recent in-person site visits and state collaboration work. In Federal Updates, we summarize the American Statistical Association’s latest report on the federal statistical system and the status of January shutdown negotiations. The Events & Trainings section previews upcoming opportunities, including the January Data Insights Roundtable and the 2026 LMI Institute + C2ER Conference. In Insider View, we look closer at the Roundtable’s focus on federal data resilience and spotlight Nevada’s new R package for accessing BLS time series data. This month’s Local Lens features Hampton Roads Workforce Council and their data-driven maritime workforce strategy. Finally, in Featured Reports & Tools, we share new state-level resources from Maine and Oregon exploring AI’s workforce impacts and long-term employment projections. Dive in to explore what’s ahead for the LMI community in 2026!
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From ships under repair in drydock at the mouth of the James River, to semi-trucks carrying containers out of the Port of Virginia, Hampton Roads is a region where work is visible. The workforce doesn’t just power local growth, but also supports national security, connects Virginia’s economy to the rest of the world, and is […]
Continue ReadingThe LMI Insider – December 2025: This December issue of LMI Insider closes out 2025 with a look back at a year of collaboration, resilience, and progress across the LMI community. Our Feature shares highlights from the year—from record conference attendance to expanded roundtable discussions—while acknowledging the challenges facing public data systems. In Federal Updates, we cover recent advocacy efforts for federal statistical agencies, new legislation aimed at strengthening education and workforce data systems, and ongoing shutdown impacts on key releases. The Events & Trainings section previews next year’s LMI Institute + C2ER Conference, while Insider View spotlights new national reports on credentials and the advanced manufacturing workforce. Local Lens takes us to Northern Virginia to explore how workforce boards are using LMI to navigate economic disruption, and our Featured Reports & Tools section shares new resources from Maryland and Virginia designed to strengthen data literacy and workforce insights. Dive in as we reflect on 2025 and look ahead to a data-driven 2026!
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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 […]
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