Description

Join AAED and the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (AZ OEO) for a virtual Lunch & Learn exploring how data-driven AI exposure modeling is reshaping the economic development landscape. 

This session highlights AZ OEO's data-driven AI exposure risk model and how emerging technologies are reshaping occupations and regional labor markets. We'll share key findings from applying this model across industries and how exposure varies by role, wage trajectory, and growth potential — insights directly relevant to site selection, industry recruitment, and workforce readiness conversations with prospective employers. You'll hear how these insights can inform talent pipeline strategy, community competitiveness positioning, and employer engagement. 

The Zoom link will be sent out to those registered prior to the event. This event is hosted in partnership with the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO).

About the Presenters:

Ferris Ramadan is the Longitudinal Data System Director where he leads the development and governance of Arizona’s Integrated Data System (IDS). Ferris specializes in workforce analytics, machine learning applications in labor market research, and designing secure, cross-agency data infrastructures that support longitudinal analysis of employment outcomes. His work is driven by a commitment to using data and technology to expand economic opportunity and improve workforce outcomes for workers and communities.

Arielle Amrein is a Research Unit Manager where she supports statewide workforce research and data initiatives related to labor market trends, occupational mobility, career pathways, and workforce strategy. She contributes to projects that support data-informed planning and help strengthen connections between workforce systems, training pathways, and Arizona’s evolving economy.

Edward Bakko is an economist and supports several OEO projects, including the monthly labor market information press release, the agency’s resilient jobs research, and an analysis of AI-related workforce changes.