Education, Workforce & Economic Development

Goals

Enhance lifelong learning opportunities for Heartland residents
Encourage innovation and creativity in education at all levels
Develop, attract, and retain a skilled workforce to meet future employer needs
Support existing and new business
Increase the share of employment in skilled labor occupations
Improve the Heartland’s telecommunications and information technology infrastructure
Strengthen the Heartland’s energy, logistics and manufacturing, agricultural, tourism and recreation industries
Support both established and emerging regional employment centers

Expand access to and availability of Early Childhood Learning Resources, STEM Education, and Career Exploration programs
Encourage collaboration and partnerships with the private sector, economic development, workforce organizations, and school boards
Maintain and improve infrastructure to propel targeted industries in the Heartland

Performance indicators are used to measure the effectiveness of the Region’s efforts to improve economic conditions.
View additional information on Performance Measures here.

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