CREC Project News and Updates

CREC is conducting an evaluation of the JobSIDE tool developed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF). The JobSIDE tool is designed to help employers create skill profiles for in-demand jobs, enhancing skills-based hiring. It also supports educators and workforce development professionals in aligning educational and training programs with employer needs. The evaluation will […]

CREC will be working to increase the capabilities of data users and data providers to inform education and training investments that strengthen regional economies. CREC will work to create a pipeline of organizations – including economic development organizations, community colleges, and workforce boards – to improve their regional data systems by providing learning and assessment […]

The goal of this project is to create a novel dataset by linking import/export details to products and suppliers nationwide, tracking end-to-end use of intermediary inputs and materials.

In cooperation with the Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute, Projections Managing Partnership (PMP), and U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA), CREC has initiated a new capacity building program for state LMI agency staff and their customers. The goal of this project is to provide technical assistance and training for workforce and labor […]

The CREC team will undertake several key activities to help OSD ManTech improve its impact on the education and workforce development efforts to ensure they better serve the needs of advanced manufacturing companies creating and servicing defense technologies for the U.S. warfighter. As part of that effort, CREC will help OSD ManTech assess and evaluate […]

CREC is collaborating with the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation on the ongoing development of evaluation metrics for the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Academy. CREC will review metrics recommended in the TPM curricula, those identified by states participating in the Career Readiness Academy and will provide new metrics as appropriate. By engaging participants alongside their […]

CREC is partnering with SRI to identify and map semiconductor education and training assets for the Workforce Subgroup of the Semiconductor Task Force at the Arizona Commerce Authority. The asset map will inform the ACA and its stakeholders’ workforce development strategy to support the Semiconductor Industry. This project includes multiple phases to identify variables of […]

CREC is partnering with Global Location Strategies (GLS) and MRB Group (MRB) to provide economic development and site selection expertise to support NYSERDA, Empire State Development (ESD), and other New York State policymakers in harnessing the economic development opportunities of clean energy manufacturing supply chains across various sectors, including battery storage, electric vehicles, solar photovoltaic, […]

The CREC team will provide updated data and analysis that builds around EntreWorks Consulting’s previous benchmarking assessment, completed in 2021. CREC staff will update all data developed in that assessment and assist in reviewing the insights and implications of these data trends as they relate to the Foundation’s mission of building healthy communities in Central […]

CREC is working with the Office of Entrepreneurship in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) to develop metrics supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in Nevada. The work is being done in two phases. Phase one involves identifying and reviewing available data for inclusion in a data dashboard. Phase two is to design a dashboard around […]

The Workforce Development office’s focus is on crafting a comprehensive human resources strategy tailored to the unique needs of Nevada. Workforce Development in the state has transitioned from addressing specific challenges, such as shortages in skilled labor or industry-specific staffing requirements, to adopting a more holistic perspective. This approach considers the diverse barriers faced by […]