Updates & Analysis

I am saddened to report the passing of my dear friend and CWI board member, Elizabeth “Liz” Bailey. A proud mid-westerner from the State of Wisconsin, Liz blazed a successful trail in public service as a cabinet appointee to Governor Tommy Thompson in her home state and, then, as a Defense Department appointee under President Bill Clinton.

As we step into 2024, the dynamic landscape of industries is undergoing significant shifts, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the workforce.

Key Insights from Brent Parton at Equity Summit 2023: Dive into the post-pandemic workforce with Acting Assistant Secretary, Brent Parton. Parton emphasizes the urgency of addressing the deficit in experience and mentorship, highlighting the crucial priority of the Older Americans Act.

At Equity Summit 2023, our President & CEO, Gary A. Officer, delivered a compelling opening speech addressing the complexities of the nation's labor economy. He urged a shift from correlation to causation in understanding the challenges faced by vulnerable segments of the workforce, emphasizing those aging into vulnerability, underrepresentation in corporate leadership, and a disproportionate likelihood of unemployment.

Governor Wes Moore and Gary A. Officer's timely conversation addresses pressing challenges like economic disparities and racial injustice. Their discussion is an inclusive and diverse call to action, offering tangible insights drawn from their experiences