What does it take to build a workforce strategy for an economy where talent shortages, demographic shifts and technological change are all converging?
In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Dimitri Boylan speaks with Stephanie Ferguson Melhorn, Executive Director of Workforce and International Labor Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, about the labor market challenges shaping the future of work in the United States. From regional workforce shortages and declining labor force participation to childcare access, second-chance hiring, apprenticeships and AI readiness, this conversation explores how policy, business and education can work together to expand access to opportunity and strengthen America’s talent pipeline.
Topics include:
Understanding why national labor market averages often hide regional and industry-specific shortages
Expanding workforce participation through childcare policy and support for working families
Tapping into underutilized talent pools, including justice-impacted individuals
Using tax credits, grants and workforce legislation to support hiring, training and reskilling
Strengthening pathways into trades, apprenticeships and short-term credential programs
Improving workforce data to better connect education, skills and employment outcomes
Preparing students and incumbent workers for the impact of AI and automation
Building stronger links between employers, policymakers and education systems to address short- and long-term talent gaps
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