Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA

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#econdev with @dallascollegetx
board of directors @c2er
@uncc and @unccmpa alum

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

Had a great time at @UEDAorg annual summit this week- here I am doing what I love- talking with my hands! :) Thanks @JennyDMiz for inviting our @dallascollegetx team!

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

@alyssa_CLT I'll be there!! :)

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

#Texas population has grown 70% over the last 30 years, and is projected to hit 50 million by 2050 #YTexas #9thlargesteconomy #econdev #workforcedevelopment @YTexascom

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

Switched up my twitter handle a bit - #AlexEconDev better aligns with my current role at @dallascollegetx & the work we are doing to further #economicopportunity for our students & #DallasTX residents.

#econdev #workforcedevelopment #Dallas

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

It's my favorite work week of the year - the @C2ER annual conference! Hope to see you there virtually!
#data #labormarketinformation #econdev #workforcedevelopment

[Dallas College @dallascollegetx]

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[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

@alyssa_CLT Ummm MA'AM aren't they based in W-S? LOL

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

Did you know the frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas in 1971? Happy Cinco De Mayo!

[Dallas College @dallascollegetx]

Retweet if you agree.

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

Can I convince any of my DC folks to join me in Dallas?? Lots of job opportunities at @dallascollegetx working with the economic opportunity team - check them out!

@c2er #econdev

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

@alyssa_CLT And the travel industry honestly

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

Alexthedataguy is taking a little break from Twitter- please follow @NOVAcommcollege for great labor market information updates in the #northernVA region! See you on the flip side in #Dallas :)

[Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73]

Earlier today, I visited @NOVAcommcollege to sign legislation creating the G3 program, which will provide tuition-free community college and wraparound support to an estimated 36,000 Virginians pursuing degrees in high-demand fields.

Learn more: https://t.co/fTHK40YgjU

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

Latest local area unemployment rates for #northernVA January 2021:

#AlexandriaVA: 5.5%
#ArlingtonVA: 4.3%
#FairfaxCityVA: 4.7%
#FairfaxCountyVA: 5.1%
#FallsChurchVA: 3.9%
#LoudounVA: 4.6%
#ManassasVA: 5.7%
#ManassasParkVA: 5.8%
#PrinceWilliamVA: 5.8%

@VirginiaLMI

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

Our new #covid19impact #infographic for February is live on our website. Job postings were slightly down from January, but our initial and contuining unemployment claims are down! Check it out here: https://t.co/aZaiF8bsEJ

#economicrecovery #econdev #workforcedevelopment #data

[DWDA @VirginiaLMI]

The January 2021 statewide unemployment rate is now online. Local rates will be available on Friday, March 19, 2021.
https://t.co/9XcyHm5Vie

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

@alyssa_CLT Wut?

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

Looking forward to speaking today at 3pm at @AEDBizInvest Future of Work conference - hope you can join us!

https://t.co/p1rHuzZe8x

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

#econdev #workforcedevelopment #BoldlyNOVA

[NOVAcommcollege @NOVAcommcollege]

NOVA supplies in-demand tech, health care, military workers.

NOVA was one of the first community colleges in the nation to offer a cloud computing program and it has since been expanded to community colleges around the state. #BoldlyNOVA
https://t.co/5Wodyu8tYO

[Alex Cooley, CEcD, MPA @AlexEconDev]

2020 was quite a year... our Year in Review report highlights all of the #economicdata for #northernVA

Check it out here: https://t.co/CsVRv5ocF3

#econdev #workforcedevelopment #data #economicrecovery