"There is no economic development without workforce development."
Local and regional workforce assessments
Alignment of workforce priorities with economic development plans
Identification of high-growth and high-wage industry sectors
Development of workforce strategies tied to real employer demand
Design of education-to-employment pipelines
Strategic engagement of technical colleges, community colleges, universities, and training providers
Integration of K-12, adult education, and postsecondary pathways
Apprenticeship, work-based learning, and earn-and-learn model development
Employer needs assessments and skills mapping
Facilitation of employer roundtables and sector partnerships
Translation of employer needs into actionable training and credential pathways
Support for employer-led workforce solutions
Workforce program design and pilot development
Baseline data collection and performance measurement
Program evaluation to assess outcomes, equity, and return on investment
Continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies