Dr. Eberts’ research and expertise focus on the public workforce development system, with particular emphasis on statistical methodologies to set performance targets and to refer participants to services, determinants of student achievement, and factors related to regional economic development.
His current work on economic development includes collaboration with the OECD/LEED to examine the role of local partnerships in workforce development and economic development, including a recent examination of the role of workforce intermediaries in addressing the needs of local businesses by promoting workforce solutions for incumbent workers.
Research Highlights
Workforce programs have blind spot for nontraditional jobs: report
Training programs may overlook nontraditional workers