E07: Data with Purpose: How Numbers Drive Community Change

About this episode

Dr. Christopher Laney discusses how data influences workforce development and community solutions.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Christopher Laney, Vice President of Government Affairs and Partnerships at Lightcast. Dr. Laney reveals how data shapes workforce development as he shares insights on analyzing workforce shortages, substance abuse, incarceration, and housing challenges. You'll also discover how workforce boards can use data to move from reactive to proactive planning, while keeping community partnerships at the heart of local solutions.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Christopher Laney

Topics covered

• data analysis
• workforce development
• community change
• proactive planning
• partnerships

Keywords

• data
• workforce shortages
• substance abuse
• incarceration
• housing challenges

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Organizations: Lightcast

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