Conversations on Equity is a speaker series featuring national thought leaders working to build awareness of obstacles to economic equity. On Feb. 2, join Bill Rodgers, director of the St. Louis Fed’s Institute for Economic Equity, for a conversation with Liz Shuler, president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
This free virtual event will provide you with information and resources about changes in the workplace and the implications for students as they prepare for the labor force. A related resource guide and certificate of participation will be provided to attendees following the event.
Decisions about education and training are complicated, especially given the uncertainty in the labor market. On February 8, join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to explore how the future of work is changing human capital decisions and what skills will be needed in the economy of tomorrow.
Investing in entrepreneurs represents the best chance for rural economies to thrive in the future. Join the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for this conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing rural entrepreneurs and the organizations that assist them.
and data can inform and bolster work supporting an equitable economic recovery for communities.
The childcare system faces a myriad of challenges that have only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This session explores the definition of “quality” child care, ongoing challenges and tradeoffs for providers and parents, and potential solutions.
In recognition of Black History Month, join us as in exploring the growth of Black banks in the South and Midwest during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Kansas City Fed historian and executive writer, Tim Todd, will walk us through how these banks played a crucial role in establishing both economy opportunity and social equity […]
This session will include insights from research on the cost of providing high-quality early care and education (ECE), the challenges low- to moderate-income families face in paying for it, and racial and ethnic equity for families and ECE providers. Findings from focus group discussions with parents of young children and ECE providers will also be discussed.
Registration is coming soon for Reimagine, Reinvest, Rebuild, the 2022 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference. The 2022 conference will be held March 15-17, and for the first time, the entire program will be online.
Registration is coming soon for Reimagine, Reinvest, Rebuild, the 2022 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference. The 2022 conference will be held March 15-17, and for the first time, the entire program will be online.
Registration is coming soon for Reimagine, Reinvest, Rebuild, the 2022 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference. The 2022 conference will be held March 15-17, and for the first time, the entire program will be online.
Panelists will discuss what it takes to help young people thrive during and after the pandemic, with a particular focus on the pandemic’s effect on the barriers to economic mobility for low-income and historically underserved youth.
Lack of affordable childcare has been an issue for many workers, especially low- and moderate-income workers, for some time. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated these issues, contributing to reduced labor supply and high job vacancy rates. A panel of researchers and advocates will discuss issues at the intersection of childcare and the labor market during this FedTalk hosted by the Cleveland Fed. Audience Q&A will follow the discussion.
Homeownership has long been viewed as one of the effective ways to build long-term wealth. Yet historically, Black Philadelphians have not had the same access to that opportunity. Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and The Pew Charitable Trusts in a discussion about policy solutions to the Black-White homeownership gap in Philadelphia. Researchers will […]
Join Investing in Rural America, a one-day conference featuring discussions with national experts, local leaders, and Richmond Fed economists on topics related to strategies for investing in community-driven economic and workforce development initiatives. Hosted by the the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the event will feature rural perspectives on key topics including workforce development, small […]
This day-long hybrid event aims to bring together some of the key leaders and thinkers working to foster an equitable economic recovery for New York City and the region. Limited in-person seating will be available by invitation. On March 31, 2022, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host “The Future of New York […]
Join us for a conversation on how an expanded understanding of what constitutes a green job could improve strategies for skill development and boost local economies.
Explore the ways inflation puts different pressures on workers and families depending on where they live, what they earn, and how they spend.
Join a virtual discussion between New York Fed President John C. Williams and US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy moderated by reporter Emily Flitter of The New York Times. Topics will include the intersection of health and economics, national efforts to promote a healthy workforce, and lessons learned during the pandemic.
Join the New York Fed for an event focused on the significant economic benefits of expanding job and career opportunities for people who often encounter hurdles to employment, including people who have experienced incarceration, homelessness, foster care, and other challenges.
Join the Chicago Fed for the Economic Mobility Project’s inaugural virtual event exploring what a truly inclusive form of full employment would look like and what the Fed can do to help achieve it.
