Dr. Goggler — Answered that retention is tracked, older workers 55+ are included in performance measures, and offered workforce-system data.
Dr. Goggler — Explained performance measures for older worker retention and noted the need to follow up on age-friendly employer information.
Dr. Goggler — Was asked if there was any follow-up and then responded that they would follow up with a colleague.
Committee member (unspecified) — Repeated the questions about older worker retention, age-inclusive businesses, aging strategy, and workforce center expertise.
Ms. Schneider — Asks whether people referred to services will be met in a culturally competent way and what the intake process looks like.
Kathy Kel — Kathy Kel testified on behalf of Elder Voice Advocates in support of moving forward with discussion of a Minnesota department on aging, arguing that age-friendly efforts alone are not enough to provide the structure, budget, and statewide coordination needed. A later speaker then echoed Kathy’s comments, reinforcing the same point.
Leif Gr... — Identified himself as president of the Minneapolis Regional Retirees Council and said he wanted to echo Kathy’s comments.
James Reed — James Reed identified himself as representing the DFL Senior Caucus, explaining that the group was founded in 2006 in response to Minnesota’s changing demographics. He continued by discussing the complexity of senior policy issues and noted that the caucus is working on a report, indicating ongoing efforts to address questions about what should be done for seniors.
Nathan Ratner — Nathan Ratner introduced himself as serving in government relations for the Department of Employment and Economic Development and identified himself as the presenter.
colleague / program administrator — The speaker says a colleague who serves as the program administrator will be joining shortly to help present on the program, but is unable to attend in person because of a conflict.
Lensa Dosa — Lensa Dosa is introduced and confirms her presence as a program manager on DEED’s Dislocated Worker Federal Adult Programs team. The exchange is part of the presentation setup, with a brief mention of her colleague joining and continued coordination as the presentation begins.
Nathan — Referenced as presenting together with Lensa.
Miss Schneider — The chair addressed Miss Schneider and invited her to begin with questions.
Dr. Goggler — Was thanked by the chair and then responded to questions about older worker retention, age-inclusive workplaces, strategy around aging, and workforce center expertise.
Dr. Goggler — Explained that federal programs track fourth-quarter placement/retention, including older workers 55+, and offered to provide data.
Kristin Robbins — Likely the member being addressed as 'Representative Celesnikar' is Kristin Robbins, based on the transcript’s garbled name and expected members list.
Dr. Casey — The speaker refers back to Dr. Casey as a prior presenter whose comments challenged the committee and the speaker to think more broadly about age inclusivity.
Christine Burrows — Christine Burrows introduces herself as the senior specialist on aging with the Colorado Department of Human Services and explains that her role is to operationalize Colorado’s Strategic Action Plan on Aging and Lifelong Colorado into a multi-sector plan on aging. She describes beginning her presentation and notes that her work includes turning aging recommendations into action, such as efforts related to recruiting older adult volunteers.