Dec. 6 webinar focuses on the generations in the workforce

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Nov. 30, 2022
Media Contact: Lindsay.Trombly@labor.idaho.gov

Dec. 6 webinar focuses on the generations in the workforceWe are hiring sign in window

Idaho businesses are invited to a free webinar Tuesday, Dec. 6 to learn more about America’s current labor market.

Sam Wolkenhauer, Idaho Department of Labor economist for northern Idaho, will present the topic. Participants will learn why help wanted signs in windows are so prevalent in America and what role demographics are playing in the future of work.

Prior to joining the department, Wolkenhauer earned degrees in mathematics and economics from Eastern Washington University. In addition to providing economic data and analysis to the citizens of northern Idaho, he manages several forecasting projects for the state, creating projections of Idaho’s labor market conditions and demographics.

The event is free and will be held via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. Registration is available at this link.

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This project is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an Employment and Training Administration award totaling $695,785.