YouthForce NOLA: Unlocking Data to Build Equitable Career Pathways

“In New Orleans, the journey from high school to a high-wage, high-demand career was riddled with obstacles. Despite a strong network of schools and workforce programs, a fragmented data system made it nearly impossible to track student progress, measure outcomes, or ensure resources were going where they were needed most. Without comprehensive, accessible data, YouthForce NOLA and its partners were working with limited visibility, making it difficult to address systemic equity gaps in education and career pathways.

Determined to change the game, YouthForce NOLA focused on increasing data capacity to promote more effective, equitable workforce development. With guidance from the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC), the organization enhanced its ability to collect, analyze, and share labor market information (LMI)—a critical step toward creating data-driven solutions for New Orleans students.”

YouthForce NOLA: Unlocking Data to Build Equitable Career Pathways highlights the collaboration between the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness and YouthForce NOLA to address fragmented data systems in New Orleans.