Building the workforce of tomorrow—and supporting workers today—requires clear, coordinated action across systems that are often complicated and disconnected. To make sure workers have the right skills and interests for available jobs, state and local workforce agencies, education and training providers, employers, and community organizations must work together, adapt over time, and share responsibility.
State and local workforce systems bring the authority, reach, and resources needed to advance a shared talent strategy, but strong coordination and support are essential for the effective use of these assets to support communities. AIR helps these systems become more resilient and responsive to economic change and worker needs by blending our research and technical assistance across three core focus areas:
