ROI’s Occupational Needs Assessments identify the education and workforce needs of the advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and national security and defense sectors in the Indiana Uplands. In 2026, ROI expanded this work to include an assessment of the healthcare sector.
By regularly analyzing workforce trends, in-demand occupations, and the alignment between education and industry needs, ROI and its partners are better positioned to develop regionally focused, demand-driven initiatives that advance economic and community prosperity throughout the Indiana Uplands.