Laura Dawson Ullrich

Wife, mom, economist, & policy enthusiast. Views expressed here are my own and do not reflect those of my employer (@RichmondFed) or any other organization.

[Laura Dawson Ullrich @LauraDUllrich]

Meet Ashley Maru of Future Firm Law - https://t.co/rfFhION4bo

[SC Association of Counties @SCCounties]

✨ SCAC has a trio of speakers for the Annual Conference General Session (8/2 @ 10:3AM). 🎤 Current @NACoTweets First VP, the Hon. Mary Jo McGuire; Sr. Regional Economist @LauraDUllrich; & Emmy Award winner Bill Stainton. 💻 View the Session stream @ https://t.co/XvFbhMVFcq.

[Cleveland Fed @ClevelandFed]

In an upcoming virtual #FedTalk session, panelists will discuss how the #BenefitsCliff affects the individuals and families directly impacted as well as employers, policymakers, & the #economy overall. Register to join us on July 31 & bring your questions: https://t.co/P3YlIbNFMc

[Julia Coronado @jc_econ]

Consumers pulled back less in Jan auto/retail spending NSA after slower holiday growth. Annual growth of 3m NSA avgs give a better sense of trends. Slower nominal spending & inflation mean a stable consumer amidst big shifts in what they spend $$ on, but nowhere near a recession

[Nathan Ramsey @NathanRamsey115]

Most people who are incarcerated in prison will be released one day. Do we not want to prepare them to reintegrate into society & give them the tools to support themselves ? Wise words from @changeagentcoop. #TalentFirstNC

[Institute for Emerging Issues @emergingissues]

.@LauraDUllrich explains how we got to a national and statewide labor shortage and how we can begin to bridge the gap. #TalentFirstNC

[US Open Tennis @usopen]

Serena, surprised at her level? 😏

[Richmond Fed @RichmondFed]

#HappeningNow | @LauraDUllrich is joined by @sth_scott of @NCgoldenLEAF, @changeagentcoop of @LandofSkyRC & Marcus Metcalf of the HIGHTS Group for the Workforce Solutions roundtable.

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

Dr Laura Ullrich @RichmondFed cites how second chance hiring can provide more opportunities to increase labor force at WNC Rebounding Stronger Summit.

[Laura Dawson Ullrich @LauraDUllrich]

So thankful to have the opportunity to visit with the incredible leaders and students at Fayetteville State!

[Fayetteville State University @uncfsu]

Today, @uncfsu was delighted to host a special visit from the President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Barkin and Senior Regional Economist, Laura Ullrich of the @RichmondFed

#FayState #ProudToBe

[Laura Dawson Ullrich @LauraDUllrich]

Rebecca Tippett with @ncdemography at the @RichmondFed conference explaining the shift from rural to urban counties over the last decade. So compelling to see it presented visually. #InvestRuralUSA

[Laura Dawson Ullrich @LauraDUllrich]

A6: (5/5) Here is a link to the policy brief for those interested in the topic. #DistrictDialogues https://t.co/FTz5StDjiF

[Laura Dawson Ullrich @LauraDUllrich]

A6: (1/5) Last one? That went fast! I think there are some clear trends emerging. Students and employers want short-term, flexible, highly engaging technical training. This means that many of these programs will likely be "non-credit" comm college programs. #DistrictDialogues

[Richmond Fed @RichmondFed]

Here's our last question...

Q6: What are some trends you expect to see regarding #technical training in the future? @LauraDUllrich #DistrictDialogues

[Laura Dawson Ullrich @LauraDUllrich]

A6: (4/5) Last year I wrote about some of these trends and the need for expanding the Pell Grant to cover non-credit workforce training at community colleges. I believe this would make a significant difference for students, colleges and employers. #DistrictDialogues

[Laura Dawson Ullrich @LauraDUllrich]

A5: (4/4) As an economist, this is an issue that I am paying close attention to. We don't have all of the answers yet, due to data lags and the complications of the COVID era, but we need to understand why people would opt out of both work and school entirely. #DistrictDialogues

[Laura Dawson Ullrich @LauraDUllrich]

A5: (1/4) I think it strongly depends on the demographics of the individuals. We know, for example, that females have seen more significant labor force participation declines, while males have less likely to attend school.

[Richmond Fed @RichmondFed]

Q5: If less people are working and less people are going to school, what are they doing? @LauraDUllrich #districtdialogues

[Laura Dawson Ullrich @LauraDUllrich]

A5: (3/4) I think it's clear that some young people are simply living at home and not working OR attending school. Older students are more likely to have taken on more care responsibilities for children or elders. #DistrictDialogues