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Workforce Systems

  • TalentFirst | Michigan’s Shrinking Workforce

    This report considers possible explanations for declining labor force participation in Michigan and provides a roadmap of reforms to promote employment and economic mobility.

  • TalentFirst | Talent Solutions Playbook

    The purpose of this playbook is to provide practical, proven resources and tactics for employers to support the recruitment, development and retention of talent needed for our new era. These responsibilities have never been more crucial to the success of employers and employees alike. The playbook was informed by West…

  • CBIA Foundation | 2023 Connecticut Workforce Summit: Leveraging Public-Private Solutions

    Connecticut faces a significant workforce shortage with more open jobs than available workers. To address this, the 2023 Connecticut Workforce Summit brought together leaders from industry, education, and government. The focus was on collaboration and public-private partnerships to build a skilled and diverse workforce.

  • Workforce Partnership Initiative

    The Business Roundtable champions workforce development initiatives to address the skills gap in the U.S. economy. Their CEO-led Workforce Partnership Initiative fosters collaboration between businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits.

  • Business Leaders United | How Michigan Helped Businesses by Eliminating Barriers to Training

    Businesses across the country face challenges finding workers with the skills they need. Michigan addressed this issue by creating a funding source called the Barrier Removal and Employment Success ( BRES) program. This program removes obstacles that prevent workers from pursuing or advancing in their careers. BRES helps not only…

  • Consumers Energy | Saving Time, Saving Money, Getting the Talent They Need

    Consumers Energy, a Michigan utility company, faced difficulties in accurately predicting workforce needs and identifying qualified talent. Their solution was the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) approach. This method helped them anticipate future demand for specific skills, find reliable sources for those skills, and establish strong partnerships with preferred staffing providers.…

  • Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce | Talent Training for the Healthcare Industry

    Facing a shortage of qualified clinical medical assistants (CMAs), the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce brought together 30 healthcare providers in the region to develop a collaborative solution. This initiative leverages the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) framework to address the most pressing workforce needs. The program identified a projected need…

  • Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center | Building Kentucky’s Talent Pipeline

    Kentucky’s Chamber of Commerce recognized a widening skills gap hindering the state’s economic growth. To address this, they launched “Building Kentucky’s Talent Pipeline” in 2018. This initiative utilizes a public-private partnership model, bringing together employers, educators, and government entities. Their goal was to establish at least 20 employer-led collaboratives focused…

  • Sacramento Building a Thriving Construction Ecosystem

    The Promise to Career scholarship program, designed to address the construction industry’s skilled labor shortage, exemplifies a successful application of Talent Pipeline Management (TPM). This Sacramento region initiative, spearheaded by partners like the Sacramento Building Trades Union and the California Construction Industry Coalition, focuses on attracting and empowering a diverse…

  • UnidosUS

    UnidosUS (UUS), a leading Latino civil rights organization, is launching a two-pronged workforce development initiative focused on empowering Latino communities. In Puerto Rico, UUS will collaborate with the local career center to train residents for high-demand construction and aerospace jobs. This program targets roles like pipefitter, electrician, and aircraft mechanic,…