Nicol Nicola explores current economic trends and data-driven forecasts to help businesses, job seekers and others make informed strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving economy.
Gain a competitive edge with insights into today’s economic landscape and tomorrow’s market opportunities. This session explores current economic trends, emerging challenges, and data-driven forecasts to help businesses, job seekers and others anticipate change, identify growth sectors, and make informed strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving economy.
From the presenter: Dr. Nicola is the Director of Economic and Demographic Research (EDR) at the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL), leading a team of approximately 50 economists, analysts, and survey specialists. Under her leadership, EDR collects, analyzes, and disseminates vital data on employers, employees, wages, occupations, and population demographics to inform policymakers, businesses, nonprofits, and researchers nationwide. EDR also conducts fiscal impact analyses on various policy initiatives. In addition to her role at NJDOL, Nicol is an Adjunct Professor at The College of New Jersey, where she teaches business statistics to undergraduate students. She is also a dedicated mentor, currently guiding two Ph.D. students at Northeastern University and mentoring five colleagues at NJDOL. Additionally, she leads a leadership training program focused on helping participants refine their management style, leadership strategies, and team engagement skills. She is also a co-author of short leadership articles, written in collaboration with colleagues and published by New Jersey Institute of Technology and the Council for Community and Economic Research. Nicol’s expertise and leadership extend across several national boards and committees, where she contributes to advancing labor market research and workforce development.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Panels | Job Skills & Careers | *Registration Required |
TAGS: | PPLBiz |
