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The Regional Leadership Exchange
What the AI transition means for regional talent pipelines
Rethinking talent pipelines in the age of AI
Opportunity@Work has partnered with Brookings Metro to examine how AI is reshaping work beyond individual jobs, including the career pathways people rely on to build skills, advance, and access economic mobility.
This work explores questions such as:
- Where is AI disrupting the roles that traditionally lead to advancement?
- Which industries and regions are most exposed to those shifts?
- How might changes to career pathways affect long-term talent supply?
- What can regional leaders do now to strengthen workforce resilience?
Start building a stronger talent pipeline today
Who we’ve worked with
The Regional Leadership Exchange gives you the data to act on AI-driven workforce change
In the coming months, we're sharing a series of insights to help you understand how AI is reshaping career pathways and what it means for your region.
What you get when you sign up for the Exchange
Our regional initiatives are designed to help leaders understand how AI is reshaping workforce pipelines and take practical steps to prepare.
- Cutting edge research and analysis on how AI is reshaping career pathways and regional talent pipelines
- Invitations to special events including peer-learning experiences
- Expert briefings with insights from Opportunity@Work, Brookings, and workforce leaders across the country
- Case studies and playbooks
- A newsletter on developments in the field and their implications for regional economies
Is the Regional Leadership Exchange for you?
Strengthening workforce pipelines requires coordination across employers, educators, workforce systems, and policymakers. If you are helping shape the future of your region's workforce, this work is designed for you.
- Businesses and industry groups working to secure future talent pipelines
- Community colleges, universities, and training providers preparing workers for evolving roles
- State and local government shaping workforce, economic development, and labor policy
- Workforce boards and workforce development organizations supporting regional labor markets
- Philanthropic and civic organizations investing in economic mobility and regional resilience
- Economic development leaders focused on long-term regional competitiveness
Join the Regional Leadership Exchange
Opportunity@Work is bringing together regional leaders to understand these shifts and develop practical responses.
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