by luke | Sep 24, 2023 | Economic Development, Insights, Other
As daily life digitizes, local governments, and community stakeholders are focused on ensuring that residents have the skills to engage in life online. As part of this effort, communities nationwide are developing plans that promote “digital literacy” among residents...
by luke | Sep 24, 2023 | Economic Development, Headlines, Insights, Research and Data, Slider Workforce, Workforce Development
At a Glance Regions are investing heavily in talent attraction efforts. However, to sustain economic growth brought on by talent attraction efforts, it is a worthwhile pursuit for economic developers and community leaders to consider talent retention strategies. New...
by luke | Aug 22, 2023 | Childcare, Economic Development, Headlines, Insights, Research and Data, WIOA Strategic Planning, Workforce Development
We hear it often—the weight of expensive and inaccessible childcare on working families with young children. What we haven’t discussed enough is the overall impact this challenge has on the U.S. economy… until now. Without a doubt, affordable and available childcare...
by luke | Dec 18, 2022 | Economic Development, Insights, Other, Research and Data, Talent Solutions for Emerging Industries
The CHIPS and Science Act will boost American semiconductor research, development, and production, ensuring U.S. leadership in technology that forms the foundation of everything from automobiles to household appliances to defense systems. The law ensures the United...
by luke | Aug 24, 2022 | Headlines, Insights, Talent Solutions for Emerging Industries
Perhaps contrary to popular belief, the United States, in 2022, is at the forefront of experiencing its next manufacturing renaissance. From chemical makers and metal-benders to aerospace/defense and semiconductor chip manufacturers, a recent Bloomberg...
by luke | Aug 15, 2022 | Headlines, Insights
Perhaps contrary to popular belief, the United States is in 2022 at the forefront of experiencing its next manufacturing renaissance. The industry has also proven its tenacity – From the seismic shifts experienced during the recession period ten years ago, to...
