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Create market-aligned programs, connect students to career pathways, and clearly demonstrate ROI through alumni success and institutional impact.
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We're proud to work with over 1,000 colleges, universities, and ed tech companies that serve learners from all backgrounds.
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Lightcast’s mission in education is to provide data and analytics that help educators:
- optimize program offerings,
- connect students to programs and careers, and
- communicate outcomes and impact.
I'm looking for help with...What problems are you working on? Create and maintain relevant programs Market programs and drive enrollment Retain and support current students Track employment outcomes Demonstrate your value Enhance ed tech solutions and consulting services
Create and Maintain Relevant Programs
Lightcast’s data and analysis helps you understand your economy: industries, demographics, employers, in-demand skills, and more. With this insight, you can align your programs with labor market opportunities --- giving your students the education they need to thrive in a competitive job market.
Analyst
The best labor market data available, in one user-friendly platform.
Gap Analysis
A decision-ready program alignment report from Lightcast's team of economists.
Skillabi
Tailored program-to-career insights based on the skills you teach and the skills employers value.
Market Programs and Drive Enrollment
Whether it’s embedding relevant career information directly into program pages or showcasing the proven college-to-career pathways blazed by your alumni, you can help prospective students see how the education you provide will launch them towards their personal and professional goals.
GoRecruit
Shareable employment outcomes data for marketing and enrollment teams.
Career Coach
Student-facing career and academic exploration platform.
Widget Builder
Easily display career information on your institution’s website.
Retain and Support Current Students
Give students confidence and clarity about their academic plan and the career path it leads to. Data on job opportunities, in-demand skills, and related education options can help them stay motivated, finish on time, and enter the job market equipped for success.
Career Coach
Student-facing career and academic exploration platform.
Widget Builder
Easily display career information on your institution’s website.
Track Employment Outcomes
Whether demonstrating program quality to prospective students (and their parents) or simply looking to better understand the career pathways associated with each of your programs, Lightcast will partner with you to deliver the detailed insight you need.
Alumni Pathways
Data-rich reports and analysis of your alumni’s employment outcomes.
GoRecruit
Shareable employment outcomes data for marketing and enrollment teams.
Embark
First destination survey + actionable analytics
NACM
National Alumni Career Mobility Survey to measure and improve learner career success.
Demonstrate Your Value
What would your community look like if your institution didn’t exist? Over 2,000 institutions in the US & Canada have trusted Lightcast's robust economic impact model to help them answer that question. Our team of economists will quantify your institution’s importance to the local economy and calculate the return on investment it offers to students, taxpayers, and society.
Economic Impact
Expert third-party analysis from Lightcast's team of economists.
Enhance EdTech Solutions and Consulting Services
Whether you’re helping institutions attract new students, create market-aligned credentials, or something in between, Lightcast data can enrich your product or service with detailed insight into the employers, jobs, and skills driving today’s economy. From flexible API solutions to user-friendly research tools, Lightcast has solutions to help you elevate your offering and deliver results for your clients.
EdTech Enhancements
Tools and data to enrich your product and service offerings.
The Rising Storm is here!
Building a Future-Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage
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Everybody wins
Students
find fantastic careers
colleges
prepare excellent graduates
Businesses
find amazing talent
Economies
grow and develop
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