The LMI Insider – August 2026
The LMI Insider – August 2026
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Regional Data Connections Cohort Convenes in Washington, DC
Two months into their six-month journey, four state teams gathered in Washington, DC on July 15–16 for the Regional Data Connections (RDC) Cohort’s in-person convening. Led by CREC and the LMI Institute, with support from Ascendium Education Group, the cohort pairs state LMI agencies with their regional workforce development boards to make sub-state labor market […]
Continue Reading<!– <!– <!– July 2026 <!– <!– Welcome to LMI Insider – A Publication of the Labor Market Information Institute <!– <!– Feature <!– <!– Carol Rogers Named 2026 Recipient of the LMI Benefield Leadership Award <!– <!– <!– <!– The LMI Institute is proud to recognize Carol Rogers, Director of the Indiana Business […]
Continue ReadingThe LMI Insider – June 2026
The LMI Insider – June 2026
Continue ReadingStrengthening Workforce Board Capacity for Data-Informed Decision-Making
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 […]
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CWIS: Enhancing Workforce Data Capacity Through Training and State Partnerships in Michigan
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 […]
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Workforce Development, Inc.: Using Workforce Data and Employer Partnerships to Address Regional Workforce Challenges in Southeast Minnesota
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 […]
Continue ReadingThe LMI Insider – May 2026
The LMI Insider – May 2026
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Understanding How to Use Job Postings Better in Predicting Hiring Activity
The NLx Research Hub recently released an important technical report that should get the attention of labor market information practitioners and workforce analysts who rely on online job posting data to understand labor demand. The study asks a fundamental question: How closely do online job postings reflect actual hiring activity across occupations? In her recent […]
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SCPa Works: Strategic Data Use in the Workforce System
South Central Workforce Development Board (SCPa Works) doesn’t just use data—it puts it to work. As one of the largest workforce development boards in Pennsylvania, it serves eight counties across a mix of urban and rural communities in south central Pennsylvania. What sets SCPa Works apart is how it treats labor market information (LMI) as […]
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