Milo Ortiz-Oakley

Part 1: A Conversation with US Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia | Part 2: The Future of W

Eugene Scalia, Jane Oates, Milo Ortiz-Oakley, Vivian Ming, Steve Isak, Sarita Gupta

A U.S. administration official outlines a post-pandemic economic strategy centered on revitalizing growth through apprenticeship expansion, tax incentives, and the reclassification of broadband as critical infrastructure. Concurrently, experts from the aerospace, education, and philanthropy sectors highlight persistent challenges regarding workforce equity, racial bias in technology, and the urgent need to shift higher education toward inclusive, competency-based models. These coordinated efforts aim to address structural labor market shifts while ensuring that underrepresented groups benefit from renewed economic opportunities.