The purpose of the Occupational Needs Assessment is to highlight the education and workforce needs of the advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and national security and defense sectors in the Indiana Uplands.

ROI’s Occupational Needs Assessments ensure that the programs developed and deployed are regionally specific and demand-driven. By regularly analyzing workforce trends, in-demand jobs, and educational alignment in the region’s three key sectors, ROI and its partners are better positioned to develop initiatives that drive economic and community prosperity in the Indiana Uplands.