Labor Market Data Software
As part of the Title III grant initiative, economic modeling software tools from Lightcast have been provided to the APSU campus. Lightcast is a data analytics firm that extensively collects and integrates labor market information. Lightcast has developed user-friendly tools that provide into insights to employment trends, labor market needs, and the relationship between degree programs and occupations. These tools support students in career exploration and help them to understand important connections between degree pathways, career options, and labor market needs.
Click on the links below to explore the Lightcast tools and their functions. Used collectively, these tools will not only help attain the goals of the Title III grant but will also provide many benefits to all APSU students, faculty, and staff.
Alumni Data
Labor Market Spring Programming
Join our Spring Semester Mini Zoom Sessions to explore how data can drive smarter academic and workforce decisions. These sessions will feature how Lightcast, a leading data analytics firm, supports program review, alumni data analysis, and new program development. Participants will gain insight into employment trends, labor market needs, and the connection between degree programs and career pathways. These tools help support student career exploration while strengthening alignment between academic programs and workforce needs.
Mini Sessions
| Wednesday, February 11, 2-2:30 PM | Program Review |
| Wednesday, February 25, 2-2:30 PM | Program Review |
| Wednesday, March 11, 2-2:30 PM | Alumni Data |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2-2:30 PM | Alumni Data |
| Wednesday, April 8, 2-2:30 PM | New Program Development |
| Wednesday, April 22, 2-2:30 PM | New Program Development |
Request Data
Request information and work with our data coordinator to data dive into programs and career outcomes. This information may be useful for marketing programs and recruiting potential students. Conduct program reviews and explore the need for new programs, see how your program aligns with the labor market using language tagging software, and see what your alumni have been up to. Contact Paulina Atkinson for more information and schedule a meeting to discuss your data needs.