Regional Skills Analysis Volume 2

The regional skills analysis was launched in March 2020 to provide a follow-up to the 2017 Triangle
Talent report, which highlighted critical skills needs in growing industries including IT, life science, and
construction and skilled trades. With the onset of the pandemic and economic crisis in 2020, the team
quickly pivoted to re-frame the survey as a tool to inform economic recovery. Giving businesses more time
to respond in light of unprecedented economic changes, the survey revealed data not only on workforce
and hiring, but on sentiment related to growth amid the economic crisis. In partnership with Wake County
Economic Development, Raleigh Chamber, City of Raleigh, Capital Area Workforce Development Board,
and RTI International, the survey deployed to businesses across the Research Triangle region and a parallel
effort was launched by the Cape Fear Collective and the Wilmington Chamber in the Cape Fear region.

Survey Objectives

Understand short & long-term hiring needs
Inform training & education providers of the
current workforce needs
Provide current workforce information for
policy makers in workforce, education,
& economic development
Develop an effective cradle-to-career talent
pipeline strategy
Create an efficient structure for ongoing
industry feedback

Related Resources

Regional Skills Analysis Volume 3