MADISON – The Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute has nationally recognized the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) for presenting the public with clear, accessible economic data.
DWD’s Visual Catalog of Data Dashboards were named “Best State LMI Product or Collaboration for Data Collection and Dissemination” at the 2024 Council for Community and Economic Research Annual Conference in Norfolk, Virginia earlier in June.
The many Wisconsin-specific dashboards present a range of economic topics, including career and salary trends, hot jobs, industry projections and employment statistics. Developed by the Bureau of Workforce Information and Technical Support, they deliver valuable economic data in visual and easily digestible formats. They are found together under the “dashboard” button at DWD’s Wisconomy website.
“Providing clear and accurate labor market information to Wisconsin through these accessible and innovative dashboards helps inform decisions and fuel economic growth,” DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek said. “We are pleased to be recognized for our efforts to support workers and employers in our growing economy.”
Four new dashboards were added in the last year:
- County profiles, which provide county-level information, analysis, and data to help employers, job seekers, economic developers, and other workforce partners make decisions related to the labor market economy in their area.
- Nurse Survey Review, a summary of responses to annual surveys distributed to Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to support policymakers in evaluating the supply of, demand for, and turnover among nurses in the state.
- Career Pathways and Career Pathway Resources, which give snapshots of opportunities to enter and advance in various occupations.
Users can customize each of 24 dashboards, save them, download them, and access updated data. The Career Pathways and Career Pathway Resources dashboards, used by career planners, educators, students, and parents, were a collaboration between DWD’s Bureau of Workforce Information and Technical Support, Workforce Data Integration System, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
“We are always seeking ways to improve how Wisconsinites can use and apply the vast labor market data,” said DWD Chief Economist Dennis Winters. “Our visual catalog is just one way for us to support economic and workforce development activities across the state.”
The Bureau of Workforce Information and Technical Support analyzes and distributes impactful labor market information throughout Wisconsin. The LMI Institute is a national resource for supporting the development, interpretation, and use of labor market information. The Council for Community and Economic Research supports community prosperity by promoting excellence and leadership in community, economic, and workforce research.
