Apply for the Mobilizing Data for Talent Development Program!
March 3, 2025Applications are open for regional leaders seeking to strengthen post-secondary and career pathways! Funded by the Gates Foundation, the Mobilizing Data for Talent Development program will provide dedicated support to organizations aiming to align talent development systems, enhance regional competitiveness, and invest in K-12, college, and career pathways.
Working with C2ER and the LMI Institute, participants will gain access to customized regional capacity-building plans, LMI Institute trainings, and exclusive regional convenings—all designed to help you leverage data for smarter workforce and education strategies. Applications are due March 14.
Who Should Apply?
State or local economic and workforce development organizations, public or private, as well as educational institutions and training providers are encouraged to apply. Eligible organizations should have a well-defined challenge or opportunity they seek to address through enhanced data-driven decision-making. Those who fill out a complete application will be entered into a raffle to receive a FREE conference registration for this year’s C2ER & LMI Institute Annual Conference May 28 – 30, 2025, in Sacramento, California!
Why should you participate?
This initiative isn’t just about data—it’s about driving real change. By joining, you’ll improve post-secondary pathways and tackle regional data gaps. Together, we can use and produce better data, open new pathways to success, and fuel our economic future. Organizations will receive some funding to support this work and attend a regional convening.
Click here to learn about the program. Have a look at the informational webinar by clicking here. Submit your application here.
Questions? Email Sarah Edwards.
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