Findings from a National Assessment of Workforce Board Data Capacity Workforce boards comprise a nationwide network of state and local organizations that coordinate workforce training, employment services, business engagement, and economic development initiatives to meet regional talent needs and support economic growth. As a cornerstone of the public workforce system, they serve as a critical […]

The Center for Workforce Innovation and Solutions (CWIS) manages employment and training services in southwest Michigan. CWIS, affiliated with the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, works closely with employers, other workforce boards, state agencies, and community organizations to improve workforce outcomes and strengthen regional workforce systems. Over time, CWIS has built a strong reputation […]

Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) serves a diverse region across Southeast Minnesota that includes both the rapidly growing Rochester metropolitan area, many smaller communities, and rural towns. This mix of urban and rural economies creates a complex workforce landscape, with employers across the region facing very different workforce challenges, from talent shortages in healthcare to layoffs […]