Hosted by the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP)
Presenter: Monica Dukes, U.S. Census Bureau
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern | 1:00 PM Central | 12:00 PM Mountain | 11:00 AM Pacific
Every day, workforce professionals are expected to make important decisions based on changing labor market conditions, economic trends, and community needs. Yet many organizations struggle to find reliable local data that can support planning, funding requests, program development, and strategic discussions.
Tomorrow’s webinar from the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) will focus on one of the most valuable — and often underused — workforce data resources available: the American Community Survey (ACS).
During this practical session, Monica Dukes from the U.S. Census Bureau will demonstrate how workforce professionals can use ACS data to better understand their communities and strengthen workforce decision-making.
The webinar will explore how ACS data can help professionals:
- Understand education levels and workforce characteristics within their regions
- Identify industry concentrations and occupational trends
- Examine labor force participation patterns across demographics
- Support grant applications and strategic initiatives with credible federal data
- Improve planning discussions with workforce boards, partners, and stakeholders
Rather than focusing on theory, this session is designed to provide practical guidance that attendees can apply immediately. Participants will learn where to locate relevant ACS tables, how to interpret the information responsibly, and how to translate data into meaningful workforce insights.
For workforce professionals working in planning, business services, career services, labor market analysis, grants, policy, or leadership roles, having stronger data at your fingertips can significantly improve conversations and decisions.
Good workforce strategy depends on good workforce intelligence. This webinar offers an opportunity to strengthen both.
This event takes place tomorrow. Register today.