Economic Studies
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Participated in Lumina Foundation and Complete College America Panel
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Dr. Kayla Elliott participated in the Lumina Foundation and Complete College America virtual discussion, “Equitable College Completion: Discussing Support for Predominantly Black Community Colleges and…
October 2023 Jobs Day Analysis
The Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases how the numbers impact Black workers. Our October Jobs Day analysis is below. In October,…
New Report: A Congressional Survey of Workers’ and Learners’ Priorities
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released the third analysis — “Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Priorities for Workers and Learners” that tracks…
Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Priorities for Workers and Learners
From job loss to food insecurity to housing issues to infection rates, the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects had a substantial, prolonged effect on Black households.1 While many of…
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Participated in CBCF Panel
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Dr. Kayla Elliott spoke at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Policy for the People Economic Advancement Summit. The summit brought policymakers, thought leaders, and subject-matter…
Joint Center Interim President Speaks About Emergency Savings at AARP and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Conference
Joint Center Interim President and Vice President of Policy Jessica Fulton spoke at the AARP and U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Emergency Savings: Where We Are and the Way Forward” conference.…
September 2023 Jobs Day Analysis
The Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases how the numbers impact Black workers. Our September Jobs Day analysis is below. In September,…
Joint Center Joins Young Invincibles’ Town Hall on Workforce Development for Young Adults
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Dr. Kayla Elliott joined Young Invincibles’ virtual Thought Leaders Town Hall to discuss the future of workforce development for young adults including federal workforce policy…
Congressional Top Priorities: Passing Legislation to Ensure Americans Have the Right to Vote is Respondents’ Top Priority
As the 118th Congress enters the last months of the year, it faces a number of pressing priorities. Right now, members of Congress seek to confirm presidential appointees and pass…
Joint Center’s Interim President Moderates CBCF Panel
Jessica Fulton, interim president and VP, Policy, moderated the Black Women Best: Economic Security panel at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 52nd Annual Legislative Conference. Learn more about the conference here.