LOCAL OPPORTUNITY GUIDE

Building a credible local workforce strategy

Local workforce commitments are strongest when they begin before mobilization, identify real job categories and define how residents and suppliers will reach those opportunities.

Start with demand, not a percentage

Forecast roles by phase, trade, skill level, duration and employer. This shows which opportunities are immediate and which require longer-term preparation.

Map the local pathway

Connect schools, apprenticeship programs, workforce agencies, unions, contractors and community organizations to specific entry points and qualification requirements.

Remove access barriers

Transportation, scheduling, tools, childcare, application complexity and limited contractor networks can prevent qualified people from participating. Build solutions into the plan.

Include local suppliers

Break packages into accessible scopes, publish requirements early, hold practical pre-bid sessions and track awards and payments—not just outreach attendance.

Report outcomes consistently

Use a shared scorecard for applications, placements, retention, hours, apprenticeships, supplier awards and corrective actions. Publish enough detail to build trust.