Students will update the regional economic report originally completed for the Tri-State Regional
Workforce Alliance in 2010. Research components will consider the region’s workforce, education,
economy, demographics, industries, and assets as they pertain to the following demand sectors:
advanced manufacturing, information technology, health care, and transportation/logistics. Impact
areas include: access to updated regional economic and population data; identification of skills gaps
between labor and industry; and new economic development and training opportunities
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
Smart Communities Initiative Contact Info
University Faculty Contact
Ben Compton
Economics
Local Government / Community Contact
Rick Layne
Director of Career & Workforce Development