DOWNLOAD

State of Education and Talent in the Inland Empire

Download the Document

First Name(Required)
First Name(Required)
Untitled

Understand the challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s talent pipeline

The Inland Empire stands at a pivotal moment. While the region has shown resilience in the face of economic disruption and demographic change, long-term success depends on how effectively education systems align with workforce needs. This comprehensive report offers a data-informed look at the Inland Empire’s evolving education and labor landscape, providing civic, education, business, and policy leaders with insights to guide strategic action.

The State of Education and Talent report integrates population, labor, and education data to highlight the region’s most pressing challenges. These include declining K–12 enrollment, low college-going rates, equity gaps, and workforce instability. The report also identifies opportunities to build a stronger, more inclusive regional economy through better education-to-employment pathways and cross-sector investment.

What You’ll Learn

  • How population shifts are influencing the Inland Empire’s student pipeline and future labor force
  • Where key breaks occur across K–12, postsecondary, and workforce systems
  • The economic impact of low postsecondary attainment in the San Bernardino–Riverside region
  • Sector trends in job growth, skills demand, and wages across high-opportunity industries
  • Actionable recommendations to improve alignment between education, training, and employment