What you need to know
Called the Workforce Industry Insights partnership, the initiative will provide employers with timely workforce data, per a news release shared Sept. 17.
About the program
Using white papers, which are formal data-driven reports, case studies and other opportunities to analyze local data, the partnership will help employers in several industries with insights on hiring trends, workforce needs and strategies, as well as showcasing the connections between community organizations, educational institutions and economic development in fostering regional growth.
In their own words
“Our region’s workforce development efforts have been recognized nationally for our collaborative approach to building talent pipelines,” said Yael Lawson, interim CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, in the release. “This partnership will enhance that work by providing meaningful workforce data to local employers from our high-demand industries, including skilled trades, manufacturing, health care, IT and mobility and infrastructure.”
Did you know?
A recent data report—also known as a white paper—from Workforce Industry Insights shows that the technology sector has grown by 46% over the last five years, adding 30,000 jobs and growing the total number of positions in this industry to nearly 95,000.
What else?
More information about the partnership is available at www.wfscapitalarea.com/reports-insights.
