These state manufacturing fact sheets will be used as template reports for future update by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). A public/private partnership created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under U.S Department of Commerce, MEP helps U.S manufacturers growth through innovation and technology.
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Counting U.S. Secondary and Postsecondary Credentials 2022-23
Start Date: Jan 2022 — End Date: Mar 2023 CREC continues its work in generating a national count of unique credentials available for American workers. The count provides the number of credentials by type and by state. CREC is conducting research on certain credential segments to better understand patterns of credentialing in certain key industries. CREC will provide a national report on the status […]
National Science Foundation/George Washington University
Start Date: Sep 2021 — End Date: Jul 2023 CREC is collaborating with George Washington University Institute of Public Policy (GWIPP) to support the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics’ (NCSES) use of administrative data to analyze training and education of the nation’s skilled technical workforce (STW). The limitations of survey data in this field necessitates the utilization of […]
Increasing Labor Market Data Use for Career Pathways Intermediaries and Practitioners
Start Date: Oct 2021 — End Date: Dec 2023 CREC is supporting support cross-state labor data linkages by increasing the data capabilities (e.g., training; access) among Gates-supported regional Pathways intermediaries through state agency partnerships that galvanize systems-level change. CREC seeks to enable secure access to individual-level outcomes data through aligned data sharing agreements and strengthening relationships between approximately 14 Pathway intermediaries and their respective […]
Developing Regional Ecosystems to Support Recovery-to-Work Part II
Start Date: May 2021 — End Date: Dec 2022 CREC is providing technical assistance and peer-based learning to assist local development districts (LDDs) in building regional collaboration to help those in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) transition to or maintain work opportunities. With support from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and partnering with the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA), CREC is supporting […]
Increasing Public Labor Market Information Capacity to Provide Sub-State and Skills Projections Data
Start Date: Dec 2021 — End Date: Mar 2023 CREC is collaborating with the Projections Managing Partnership (PMP) to increase the capacity of the public Labor Market Information (LMI) system to provide relevant substate and skills data for education and training providers. The project will inventory substate projections availability among states, review and document methods for developing substate projections, add new substate projections content […]
Program Support for Treasury’s SSBCI Initiative
Start Date: Sep 2021 — End Date: Sep 2022 CREC is providing advisory and programmatic support to assist the successful implementation and operation of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Activities will include formulating SSBCI eligibility and approval criteria, creating of standards and requirements for participation of lenders and investors, and aligning the SSBCI program with the requirements for […]
National Skills Coalition Initiative
Start Date: Jul 2021 — End Date: Sep 2022 CREC is supporting with the National Skills Coalition initiative to expand upskilling for essential workers and ensure small businesses have the talent they need to succeed. NSC aims to close racial and other equity gaps and address the demand for digital skills. CREC will design and develop state data profiles that support qualitative inquiry, peer […]
Georgetown Workshop Series
Start Date: Mar 2021 — End Date: Oct 2021 The Association of Public Data Users received support from the Georgetown Massive Data Institute to deliver a workshop series for state and local government employees. This series of town halls and trainings informed attendees about the quality of the data that state and local leaders rely on and how they can improve and supplement it.
Synchronist Suite
Start Date: Mar 2021 — End Date: Ongoing Synchronist shifted business retention away from a singular focus on community issues to include an understanding of the company and how it fits into the fabric of the community’s economy. Built on pioneering research, competitive intelligence, predictive analysis, national benchmark data, and an organizing, portfolio management principle, Synchronist Suite allows users to maximize the value […]
Facilitating a Manufacturing Playbook with the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Advisory Council
Start Date: Jul 2021 — End Date: Feb 2022 Working closely with Sparks Policy Group, CREC is supporting the work of the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Advisory Council. CREC is helping to facilitate the council meetings and working group sessions to develop recommendations on how best to strengthen manufacturing in the Commonwealth. CREC will provide supportive policy and economic research while also helping the Council members […] |
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Team Pennsylvania
Team Pennsylvania is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1997 to connect private and public sector leaders to achieve and sustain progress for Pennsylvania. Strong relationships between business and industry are necessary to facilitate partnerships for the betterment of our Commonwealth. |