Using BLS Data to Better Understand the Labor Market of Today and the Future

Using BLS Data to Better Understand the Labor Market of Today and the Future 
by Matthew Insco, Branch Chief & Supervisory Economist
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 

Thursday, December 12; 7:30 - 9:00 am

This overview of Using BLS Data to Better Understand the Labor Market of Today and the Future will showcase where our jobs stand now and how to plan for where our jobs will stand in the future. Attendees will learn: 

1. How to interpret, understand and make use of available government data
2. Best practices for workforce planning 
3. The resources available via BLS and how to use them to keep up to date on labor trends 

About the Speaker

Matt Insco is the Branch Chief of the Economic Analysis & Information Division for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Western Region. His team helps to disseminate BLS data through press releases, articles, and the BLS website. The unit conducts outreach activities for BLS, including hosting monthly webinars available to the public, and assists data users in accessing and interpreting BLS data. Matt has also co-authored multiple articles related to healthcare and the Great Recession. Matt graduated from the University of California, Riverside and has worked for BLS for over 20 years