You need a reliable, local, and skilled workforce

Engage and connect with students who have the skills to fill critical roles now and in the future. Brightpath for Workforce helps you find talent early, keep them local, and show meaningful impact.

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There’s a workforce shortage but not a talent gap

There is a significant workforce shortage in the U.S.¹, yet YouScience research finds students have aptitudes for in-demand roles but are unaware of open opportunities. A robust system is needed to identify, nurture, recruit, and engage talent, putting students on a pathway to in-demand careers earlier and addressing workforce shortages for employers.

This is why Brightpath for Workforce was created.

Engage talent effortlessly

Connect with essential talent and nurture them using AI-powered tools

Enhance industry awareness

Foster connections between talent and key industries for mutual growth

Measure success effectively

Track and report outcomes to demonstrate impact and drive recruitment

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What we offer

What Brightpath for Workforce offers you

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Employer spotlight

Managed services

Brightpath for community

Brightpath for community

Empower your community through local workforce investment. Acquire full Brightpath licensing to connect students with employers across core workforce feeder sources, from high schools to trade schools and more.

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Employer spotlight

Showcase your business to top local talent. Position your company to students through Career Card sponsorship, certification programs, and precision recruiting tailored to critical industries. Free and premium listings available.

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Managed services

Managed services

Tailored consulting and implementation for workforce development. Our expert consultants provide customized support to drive student engagement and recruitment.

How it works

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Deploy

Deploy

Implement Brightpath in schools and workforces to build talent networks.

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Assess

Assess

Utilize YouScience data tools to assess talent and skills in your market.

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Attract

Attract

Highlight your company and open positions to attract best-fit talent.

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Build

Build connection

Connect with talent and build a talent workforce pipeline.

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Recruit

Recruit

Recruit talent via aptitude, interests, location, and certifications.

The 2024 Workforce Report reveals America’s broken talent pipeline

A survey of employers from across the country highlights hiring needs, student readiness for the workforce, talent acquisition strategies, and more.

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Workforce Report

Industry leaders use YouScience Brightpath for Workforce

Private businesses or organizations

$Target and recruit talent with the right skills for your industry.
$Reduce talent shortages by connecting with local talent pools early.
$Demonstrate ROI by tracking hiring success and workforce impact.

Local and state government officials

$Strengthen the local workforce by connecting talent to critical industries.
$Ensure certification programs align with regional economic development goals.
$Measure and report workforce progress to justify continued investment.

Chambers of Commerce

$Promote local businesses by linking them with qualified, local talent.
$Support career pathways that align with your community’s growth sectors.
$Enhance member engagement through workforce development initiatives.

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Aligning education to meet workforce needs

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of companies report struggling to retain workers.²

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of HR professionals report having difficulty filling open full-time positions.³

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of business leaders call for stronger partnerships with k-12 and higer education.⁴

businesses partner with YouScience for workforce development solutions.

“We’re excited to pilot Employer Spotlight as a proactive solution to the talent shortage. This is an enormous opportunity to strengthen our local community and ensure economic prosperity for years to come.”

– Horton Hobbs IV, Vice President, Economic Development, Greater Springfield Partnership of Ohio

“Utah has had a talent shortage for years. We are taking actionable steps to make sure we have the resources we need to thrive today, five years from now, and the years to come.”

– Sean Slatter, CEO of LSI

“Through our partnership with YouScience, we have created an effective, long-term solution that helps to address the workforce shortages in Utah’s aerospace, defense and cyber industries. Employer Spotlight helps us achieve our mission to foster talent by connecting our members with job seekers who have the relevant aptitudes and interests best suited for these highly sought-after careers.”

– Aaron Starks, President and CEO, 47G

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¹ https://www.uschamber.com/workforce/understanding-americas-labor-shortage-the-most-impacted-industries

² https://www.shrm.org/executive/resources/pages/skills-gap-0423.aspx#:~:text=The%20high%20rate%20of%20turnover,they%20struggle%20to%20do%20eithe

³ https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/talent-scarcity-skills-gaps-challenge-recruiting

⁴ https://www.youscience.com/resources/reports/fixing-americas-broken-talent-pipeline-bridging-education-and-industry-for-workforce-success/