Realities of the Labor Market: What the Data Tells Us
AI & Workforce series
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time
2-3 p.m.
Location
H.F. DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
Description
Recent headlines warn of an impossible job market and an impending wave of AI‑driven job loss. While some data reflects real shifts, the full picture is more nuanced. This session will examine current labor‑market trends using data‑based insights. Lee Tucker, Economist at the U.S. Census Bureau’s Center for Economic Studies, and Matt Kures, Community Economic Development Specialist at UW Extension, will share recent statistics and analysis on how AI is influencing national and state employment.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email anna.haensch@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Tuesday, March 3, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.