Jacob Walker is a senior research analyst on the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Community and Economic Development team. His research interests include economic mobility, workforce development, and higher education. Prior to joining the Atlanta Fed, Walker worked as an associate research analyst on the Richmond Fed's Regional and Community Analysis team. There he contributed to research, analysis, and outreach for the Bank's Community College Initiative, Surveys of Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Activity, and CFO Survey. Before starting his career in the Federal Reserve system, Walker worked in the energy industry as a forecasting analyst, where he helped develop and maintain short-term electricity demand and price forecasts. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Jacob Walker and Laura Ullrich. "Non-Credit Workforce Programs at Community Colleges." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Regional Matters (February 22, 2024).
Jacob Walker. "Community Colleges and the Pell Grant." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Community College Insights (February 8, 2024).
Jacob Walker. "New Insights on Dual Enrollment Students from the Survey of Community College Outcomes." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Regional Matters (December 21, 2023).
Jacob Walker, Jason Kosakow, and Laura Ullrich. "Results From the Survey of Community College Outcomes Extended Pilot." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Regional Matters (November 17, 2023).
Jacob Walker. "Cooperative Innovative High Schools: North Carolina's Approach to How Community Colleges Educate High School Students." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Community College Insights (September 1, 2023).
Jacob Walker. "Transferring and Restricted Access to College Majors." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Community College Insights (August 3, 2023).
Jacob Walker and Laura Ullrich. "Community College Graduation Rates in the Fifth District." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Community College Insights (June 27, 2023).
Jacob Walker and Nicholas Haltom. "How to get the (High-Skilled) Workers?" Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Regional Matters (October 6, 2022).
Jacob Walker and Laura Ullrich. "Pell Grants and Community College Success: Improving Metrics via our Community College Survey." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Regional Matters (September 8, 2022).
Jacob Walker and Nicholas Haltom. "The Updated Employment Picture." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Regional Matters (March 24, 2022).
Jacob Walker and Joe Mengedoth. "Regional Job Openings Jolts to New Highs." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Regional Matters (November 18, 2021).
Jacob Walker. "Dual Enrollment: An Alternative Path to College for High Schoolers." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Speaking of the Economy (March 20, 2024).