Workforce Development - Surveys/Research

Surveys Research provides decision-makers and educators with a powerful tool for curriculum planning. It provides the information for strategic planning and when applied to “market demand workplace skills” can assist in making communities or regions more competitive and attractive to companies competing in the global economy. Whether it contributes to better paying jobs, quality of life or to employer specific skill needs, the information is critical for decision makers.

Area Development Magazine in its annual survey has for the last five years ranked “Availability of Skilled Labor and Labor Cost” in its top three Site Selection Factors. Workforce issues are becoming more and more important for economic development and jobs.