Services

The Demographics & Workforce Group can assist you with a variety of projects.

Contract Research | Speaking Engagements

Contract Research

Our professionals conduct custom-designed research and provide consulting services under contract for a wide variety of clients. Working in close communication with you, our group will develop a scope of work and an estimated cost to complete the project. Contact Qian Cai (pronounced "Chien Tsai"), Director of the Demographics & Workforce Group, for assistance: qian.cai@virginia.edu • 434-982-5581.

Our Clients Include

  • United States Census Bureau
  • Office of the Governor of Virginia
  • The Council on Virginia's Future
  • Virginia Department of Education
  • Virginia Department of Corrections
  • Virginia Natural Gas Local Distribution Companies
  • Virginia Employment Commission
  • West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board
  • Roanoke City Public Schools
  • Valley Program for Aging Services

Our Projects Include

  • Current population estimates and studies of population by age, gender,
    race, income and other factors
  • Population projections
  • Enrollment projections for school divisions
  • Workforce availability studies for employer siting decisions
  • Analysis of workforce demand and educational attainment
  • Regional population profiles
  • Analysis of state and local income and poverty levels
  • Formulas to estimate adult literacy rates and needs for adult education services

 

Speaking Engagements

We have presented on a variety of topics to non-profits, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. Contact Meredith Gunter, Outreach Director of the Demographics & Workforce Group, to discuss topics and costs: meredith.gunter@virginia.edu • 434-982-5585. View examples of our presentations.

Our Clients Include

  • Senate of Virginia Health and Human Resources Subcomittee
  • United Way - Thomas Jefferson Area
  • Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
  • Columbia Gas of Virginia
  • Richmond Association of Business and Economics
  • Virginia Community College System
  • Center for American Progress
  • Virginia Independent Bipartisan Advisory Commission on Redistricting
  • Virginia House Appropriations Committee
  • Virginia Workforce Council
  • Virginia Commission on Immigration

Topics Include

  • Demographic changes in Virginia
  • 2010 Census and American Community Survey data
  • Hispanic Population in Virginia
  • Poverty and the Social Safety Net in Virginia
  • Redistricting
  • Workplace readiness skills for Virginia's young workers.

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