Economic Development
Community Needs Assessment: Align Programs With Regional Need
Programs can appear relevant through enrollment or labor-market data while overlooking important changes in the communities they serve. Learn how to connect regional conditions, public needs, local industries, population change, and community perspectives to a focused program decision.
How a State Learns Where Its Talent Is—and What Its Economy Needs Next
Mara’s state can count jobs, programs, credentials, and workers—but still cannot see clearly how they fit together. A resident-owned human intelligence layer reveals the transitions and targeted investments the workforce needs.