Reports
Talent-to-Industry ExchangesThe Talent-to-Industry Exchange (TIE) concept was introduced in 2016 as a way to improve the labor supply in key industry sectors, growing the human capital necessary to attract and retain companies in the Kansas City region. TIEs are a signature strategy of KC Rising. KC Rising is a civic partnership that is strengthening the regional economy by focusing civic energy around trade, ideas and people. |
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Public Sector Talent-to-Industry Exchange ![]() The Public Sector Talent-to-Industry Exchange report provides labor analysis for public sector occupations in the Kansas City region. It includes quantitative data about the labor market, as well as qualitative insights gathered through focus groups and surveys. (Published April 2021) |
Technology Talent-to-Industry Exchange ![]() The Technology Talent-to-Industry Exchange provides economic and labor analysis for technology occupations. It includes quantitative data about the labor market, as well as qualitative insights gathered through facilitated group discussions, individual interviews with business leaders and one work session conducted in 2020. |
Skilled Trades Talent-to-Industry Exchange The Skilled Trades (TIE) report provides the economic and labor analysis for the occupations that are part of the skilled trades industry. It includes quantitative data about the labor market, as well as qualitative insights gathered through an online survey of industry leaders, facilitated group discussions, individual interviews with business leaders and two work sessions conducted in 2017. (Published Feb. 2019) |
KC Global Design Talent-to-Industry Exchange The KC Global Design Talent-to-Industry Exchange (TIE) report provides economic and labor analysis for the architecture and engineering industry in Greater Kansas City. It includes quantitative data about the labor market as well as qualitative insights gathered through an online survey of industry leaders, facilitated group discussions, individual interviews with business leaders, and two work sessions conducted in April and May 2017. (Revised May 2018) |
KC Global Design Workforce Plan - 2018 ![]() This report provides a workforce action plan for the KC Global Design Talent-to-Industry Exchange (TIE). This workforce plan — built on business-led discussions and using both quantitative and qualitative data — outlines strategies identified and prioritizes three high-level recommendations to move forward immediately. (Published Aug. 2018) |
Life Sciences
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Life Sciences Workforce Plan - 2017 This report provides a workforce action plan for the Life Sciences Talent-to-Industry Exchange (TIE). This workforce plan — built on business-led discussions and using both quantitative and qualitative data — outlines strategies identified and prioritizes two “big ideas” to move forward immediately. (Published Oct. 2017) |
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Career and Tech Education in Greater Kansas City ![]() Career prep programs can put students on the path to success by offering experiential learning, industry-recognized credentials and college-credit courses while students are still in high school. Career & Tech Education prepares students for what’s next, whether they are on the path to college, a first job, or both. This report was created in response to community demand for information about Career & Tech Education and ways to develop workplace competencies beginning in grades K-12. It presents a snapshot of regional CTE in the Kansas City metropolitan area. (Published Nov. 2017) |
Education Asset Inventory - 2019 |
Common Sector Competencies for the Kansas City Region |
KC Rising Sector Leader Research Insights 2015 |
Greater Kansas City Labor Basin Labor Availability Analysis 2015
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Economic and Workforce Update in the Kansas City Metro, 2014
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Health Care in the Kansas City Metro
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Economic and Workforce Update in the Kansas City Metro, 2013
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Digital Storytelling in the Kansas City Metro
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Manufacturing in the Kansas City Metro Published in May 2013, this report provides industry and workforce data on manufacturing, including top manufacturers, projected industry growth, top skills and certifications sought by employers, annual income by education level, area resources and success stories. |
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