Webinars
Stay informed on the state of the economy while you work from home. Dr. Chris Chmura, a Blue Chip Economic forecaster, gives updates on the national economy. She and the Chmura team also recommend resources for you to help your community. Whether you serve workforce, economic development, education, or a local business, it's worth tuning in.
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Upcoming: 5 Kinds of Workforce Data You Need in 2021
Presenters: Dr. Bryan Shelly, Anthony Marchetto
Thursday January 28, 2021 | 12-1pm EST
We're back! In our first webinar of the year, the Chmura team will discuss the top 5 kinds of labor data that you need in 2021. We’ll show you how these 5 kinds of data can help you target high-wage, high-demand jobs in your region, connect job seekers and employers, and create effective workforce plans. We will also share some exciting news about the future of JobsEQ!
Past Webinars
2021 Economic Forecast: Vaccines and the Post-COVID World
Presenter: Dr. Chris Chmura
Thursday December 17, 2020 | 1-1:45pm EST
In our last webinar in 2020, the Chmura team looks ahead to 2021. Dr. Chris Chmura will present our forecast for the national economy and employment in 2021. She will also cover how the economy, industries, and occupations will perform in the long run, when we are truly post-COVID.
Labor Data for the Holidays
Presenters: Wilson Cox & Anthony Marchetto
December 9, 2020 | 12-1pm EST
Break out your hot chocolate, because in this webinar we give serious answers to fun holiday questions. Attendees will learn how to use labor market information to analyze local workforce & talent, select the best location for a business expansion, and address workforce and education challenges.
Pandemic Update: How are Skills and the Economy Shifting?
Thursday November 12, 2020 | 12-1pm
Presenters: Dr. Chris Chmura, Founder & CEO; Greg Chmura, Chief Quality Officer
2021 Virginia Economic Forecast
Presenter: Dr. Chris Chmura
Date: Wednesday October 28, 2020 | 2:15-3:15pm
Watch the recording on YouTube.
2021 Economic & Hiring Trends Forecast
Co-hosted by The Adecco Group & Chmura
Wednesday October 28, 2020 | 1-2pm
Watch the recording on YouTube.
Attendees have the opportunity to earn one CPE credit or SHRM PDC by joining us as we examine:
- How hiring/compensation planning could be impacted in 2021
- An analysis of the just-released 3rd quarter GDP
- When will employment reach pre-COVID levels?
- Economic projections for 2021
How COVID-19 is Impacting the Southeast’s Workforce…and What You Can Do About It
Southeastern Employment Association & Chmura
Presenter: Dr. Chris Chmura
In this presentation, Dr. Chris Chmura uses her expertise as a Blue-Chip forecaster to show how COVID-19 is impacting the US and the Southeast economies. She'll also give practical tips on how you can use labor market data--like the data in JobsEQ by Chmura--to help transition unemployed workers.
What Job Postings Data Tell Us About COVID-19’s Impact
Presenters: Dr. Chris Chmura, James Stinchcomb
Date: Tuesday October 13, 2020 | 12-1pm
Are people asking you how your state is recovering…and you wish you had a better answer?
We’ve got a new model that will help you. In this webinar, Dr. Chris Chmura and Chmura economist James Stinchcomb introduce Chmura’s new “RTI State Recovery Model,” which we are making free and publicly available on our website.
Grow Your Region: Using JobsEQ for Economic Development
Presenter: Dr. Bryan Shelly, Logan Harrah
Wednesday October 7, 2020 | 12-1pm EDT
Even in an unprecedented health and economic crisis, economic and workforce professionals can still help small businesses stay afloat, get people back to work, and bring new jobs to their region. Having timely, accurate data on your local labor market is the first step to creating an economic development plan that works. In this webinar we’ll discuss how you can use JobsEQ by Chmura to grow your region.
Using Labor Market Information in Career Counseling
Presenters: Dr. Chris Chmura and Lori Strumpf
Time: Wednesday September 16, 2020 | 11am to 12:30pm EDT
Are you responsible for career counseling and have a vague feeling you should be using labor market information…but don’t know where to get started? If so, then this webinar is for you. We know that understanding your local economy can feel overwhelming, and we believe you shouldn’t have to get a PhD in economics to make data-driven decisions.
This week, Dr. Chris Chmura is teaming up with Lori Strumpf to present a free online workshop on how to use labor market information to help people find jobs. This 1.5 hour webinar will provide career counselors with an introduction to key LMI data sources and programs, as well as basic analytical methods that will support you as you help jobseekers navigate choices for careers and training.
Let's Get to Work: Workforce Data for Higher Ed & CTE
Presenters: Dr. Bryan Shelly, Director of Sales & Wilson Cox, Senior Account Manager
Time: September 9, 2020 | 12pm EDT
In this webinar, Dr. Bryan Shelly will give a brief update on the state of the US economy. Then Bryan and Wilson will discuss how educators can use JobsEQ’s labor market data to help their students and institutions. They’ll answer important questions like…
- Are my institution’s CTE programs aligned to the demands of the labor market?
- What skills will benefit my students in the job market, and how can we better teach them?
- How can we best address Perkins V and the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment?
How to Reopen Job Centers Without Getting People Sick
Date: Friday August 28, 2020 | 12pm EDT
Presenters: Dr Chris Chmura, Chmura; Lori Strumpf, Strumpf Associates
How can we reopen our job centers and offices while keeping everyone safe?
In this webinar, Dr. Chris Chmura will give an update on the national economy. Lori Strumpf, Founder of Strumpf Associates, will return as our co-host to examine many of the complex issues that leaders need to think about for reopening organizations that provide services that help jobseekers get jobs and businesses find the talent they need as they reopen.
How is COVID-19 Impacting Real Estate Trends?
Presenters: Dr. Chris Chmura; Marianne Skorupski, Director of Research & Marketing at Newmark Knight Frank
Date: Wednesday August 12, 2020 | 1-2pm EDT
In this webinar, Dr. Chris Chmura will give an update on the national economy and trends in remote work. Our guest speaker, Marianne Skorupski, is the Director of Research & Marketing at Newmark Knight Frank. She has extensive experience in the real estate industry. Marianne will discuss how COVID-19 has sped up preexisting trends in corporate real estate and future trends. She’ll also address key questions like: Is work from home here to stay? Will companies begin relocating to smaller cities and counties to accommodate social distancing? What should I be doing right now to keep my employees safe at work?
This webinar is a must-see, especially for anyone working in economic or workforce development, site selection, and corporate real estate.
Where’s the Money? Developing Workforce Funding Models During COVID-19
Presenters: Dr. Chris Chmura | Lori Strumpf, Owner of Strumpf Associates: Center for Strategic Change
Time: July 31, 2020 | 12-1pm EDT
Are you worrying about how to fund your workforce programs? In this webinar, we will share practical tips on how to get the money you need to help people find jobs.
Dr. Chris Chmura will give an economic update on COVID-19, with a focus on the industries and occupations that have been hardest hit. She will be joined by Lori Strumpf, founder of Strumpf Associates: Center for Strategic Change. Lori has over 30 years of experience in the field of change management and workforce development, and has helped design and implement over 300 one-stop career development centers. Lori will update viewers on what federal funding is available for workforce; she will also share how to diversify workforce funding sources.
Is This the Second Wave?: Tracking COVID-19's Evolving Economic Impact
Presenter: Dr. Chris Chmura
July 14, 2020, 12pm EDT
In this webinar, Dr. Chris Chmura provides an updated economic forecast that takes into account the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in June-July 2020. She will highlight how this new surge of COVID-19 impacts industries, regions, and occupations; she will also cover the June jobs report.
Where’s the Growth?: More Signs of Recovery
Presenter: Dr. Chris Chmura
Friday June 26, 2020, 12pm EDT
In this webinar, Dr. Chris Chmura will present the Chmura team’s updated forecast, assessing the economic recovery of regions, industries, and occupations. This forecast also takes into account more optimistic estimate of when vaccine will be widely available. Chris will also show how you can use labor market data in JobsEQ by Chmura to assess how COVID-19 has affected your region.
Ohio Edition: Surviving the School Budget Crunch with OEDA
Presenter: Dr. Bryan Shelly
Wednesday June 17, 2020. 10am EST
COVID-19 has threatened the funding of colleges and school divisions across the country. Join us for this free webinar with Dr. Bryan Shelly to learn why Chmura forecasts less dire cuts than you might expect and how labor data can help you identify, prioritize, and preserve your most effective programs. Bryan will also discuss how you can maximize your use of JobsEQ by Chmura to lead your institution through this crisis.
The Urban-Rural Divide: COVID-19's Varying Impact
Presenter: Alex Doherty
June 12, 2020, 11am EST
Chmura economist Alex Doherty will unpack the May jobs report and use real-time data in JobsEQ to explain how urban and rural economies are recovering differently. Learn about what factors will affect your region's rebound and how real-time data can paint a detailed landscape of your region's road to recovery.
Tracking the COVID-19 Recovery: Regions, Occupations, and Industries
Presenter: Dr. Chris Chmura
June 4, 2020
How are different industries, regions of the USA, and occupations recovering from COVID-19? Dr. Chris Chmura will give an update on the economic impact of COVID-19 by affected regions, industries, and occupations. She will share our updated analysis of the national recovery by industry, our most recent job postings trends, and updates to our COVID-19 Economic Vulnerability Index.
Surviving the School Budget Crunch: Planning for the New Year
Presenter: Dr. Bryan Shelly
Friday May 22, 2020. 11am and 2pm EST
COVID-19 has threatened the funding of colleges and school divisions across the country. Join us for this free webinar with Dr. Bryan Shelly to learn why Chmura forecasts less dire cuts than you might expect and how labor data can help you identify, prioritize, and preserve your most effective programs. Bryan will also discuss how you can maximize your use of JobsEQ by Chmura to lead your institution through this crisis.
Site Selection in an Era of COVID-19
Presenters: Dr. Chris Chmura, Didi Caldwell of Global Location Strategies
In this webinar, Dr. Chris Chmura will share on the US economy, including Chmura’s projections for re-opening the economy. Didi Caldwell, President and Founder at Global Location Strategies, will discuss how the coronavirus is impacting global supply chains, foreign direct investment, and project trends. She will also advise economic developers on how to “embrace the chaos” and flourish in the new reality.
Reopening the Post-COVID Economy
Presenters: Dr. Chris Chmura & Dr. Xiaobing Shuai
Friday May 8th, 11am & 1:30pm EST
Lead your community to recovery.
Dr. Chris Chmura and Dr. Xiaobing Shuai gave an update on the national economy. They shared our analysis of the national recovery by industry, our most recent job postings trends, and updates to our COVID-19 Economic Vulnerability Index. Dr. Chmura will also discuss how you can maximize your use of JobsEQ by Chmura to lead your institution through this crisis.
Career and Technical Education & COVID-19
Presenters: Dr. Chris Chmura & Dr. Bryan Shelly
Thursday April 30th, 11am and Friday May 1st, 12pm
Dr. Chris Chmura gave an update on the national economy. Dr. Bryan Shelly shared on what financial challenges the current crisis has created, how government and schools are responding, and what CTE-relevant topics are best suited for remote education. Bryan also discussed how you can maximize your use of JobsEQ by Chmura to lead your institution through this crisis.
Preparing for Recovery: The Importance of Business Intelligence
In collaboration with the Ohio Economic Development Association.
Presenter: Dr. Chris Chmura
Friday April 24, 10am
This webinar focused on the Ohio economy specifically; Dr. Chmura gave advice on how to use data to make your region more resilient.
How Will COVID-19 Impact Higher Education?
Presenters: Dr. Chris Chmura & Dr. Bryan Shelly
Friday April 17, 12pm and 3pm
In this webinar, Chmura's CEO and Chief Economist Dr Chris Chmura discussed how COVID-19 is impacting the national and regional economy. She was joined by Dr Bryan Shelly, who has over 20 years experience in higher education research. He addressed how COVID-19 may impact the higher education industry. Topics included what to expect for higher education enrollment, and how higher education professionals can use JobsEQ to identify opportunities for students during and after the pandemic.
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