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Preparing America to Build: The Heartland’s Skilled Workforce in an Era of Historic Investment
AI & Technology Talent Pipeline
Valuing the Midwifery Workforce with Heartland Forward’s Maternal and Child Health Center for Policy and Practice
Health & Wellness
Ohio State’s AI Fluency Initiative: Meeting the Needs of the Workforce of the Future
AI & Technology Talent Pipeline

Guest Voices

Eric Anderson

Eric Anderson

An AI-focused Partnership Between Kellogg School of Management and John Deere Harvests Midwest Innovation and Value

Ken Cella

Ken Cella

A Vision of Financial Fulfillment for All

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Heartland Jobs Report

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Rewiring the Job Market

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Entrepreneurship Data Hub

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Latest from the Impact Areas

Regional Competitiveness

Austin’s Position in the AI Cluster Race

How are Heartland Regions Positioned in the AI Cluster Race? The Case of Chicago

Tracking AI Adoption in the Heartland: Lessons from the Anthropic Economic Index*

Dynamic Heartland Micropolitan Case Study: Ruston, Louisiana

Talent Pipeline

It’s Not Just a Game: How Heartland Forward and Stemuli Aim to Change the Future of AI Education

Seeing the Whole Picture: Computer Scientists, Employment and an Evolving Economy

A New Workforce Strategy Could Give the American Heartland a Competitive Edge

Bridging the Skills Gap: The Vital Role of Community Colleges in the Heartland’s Workforce

Health & Wellness

Reimagining Health Care Delivery in the Heartland with the Rural Health Transformation Program

The Rise of the Community Health Worker in the Heartland

Protecting Youth Mental Health Across the Heartland: The Impact of Universal Mental Health Screenings in Illinois Schools

Heartland Policy Update: Health and Wellness