Equity Summit 2023

On October 17, CWI Labs and the Center for Workforce Inclusion, in collaboration with WorkingNation, brought together a distinguished and influential group of thought leaders in Washington, DC, for the Equity Summit 2023. They offered insight on advancing the workforce aspirations of older workers through solutions to systemic ageism, racism, and sexism.

Watch highlights of select conversations below.

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Keynote Session: Gov. Wes Moore

We are an aging workforce. Older Americans will be 33% of the workforce by 2025. It is up to policymakers and society to ensure their access to good jobs is not impeded.

Fireside Chat: Brent Parton, Dept. of Labor

Employers cite a lack of workers with the skills needed to do today's jobs. We have an untapped opportunity to further invest in skills development with our older workforce.

Building an Age Inclusive Workforce

Few reskilling and upskilling programs are built to meet the needs of older workers and connect them with employers. We must dismantle that barrier to economic opportunity.

The Potential Impact of AI

AI has already transformed the nature of work. Can it dismantle barriers and create opportunities to build a more inclusive workplace for older workers?

Keynote Session: Economist Julia Pollak

Today's older worker wants to work longer, but is finding it difficult to break through the ageism. What is stopping employers from considering this valuable talent pool?

Watch All 2023 Sessions Here

Older workers should be included in all DEI discussions. A multigenerational workforce is a stronger, more profitable workforce. Click here to watch these discussions and more.