Will Green from LABI joins the show to discuss Louisiana's workforce challenges and improvements. He highlights the state's progress in tax and education rankings, with significant jumps due to recent measures. Green emphasizes the need to build a future-ready workforce, focusing on high-quality jobs and career readiness. He notes the importance of early childhood education and affordable childcare in increasing labor force participation. Green also addresses the differences in workforce development needs between urban and rural areas, stressing the importance of tailored policies and programs to meet diverse regional demands.

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