The Commonwealth’s targeted industry clusters and eight sub-clusters were based on detailed industry analysis, the local knowledge of leading Local Workforce Investment Boards, and input from educators and representatives of the Departments of Labor & Industry and Community and Economic Development.Each of the targeted industry clusters consists of a group of industries that are closely linked by common product markets, labor pools, similar technologies, supply chains, and/or other economic ties.
Targeted Industry Clusters include:
Advanced Materials and Diversified Manufacturing
Agriculture and Food Processing
Building and Construction
Business and Financial Services
Education
Energy
Information and Communication Services
Logistics and Transportation
Lumber, Wood and Paper
Life Sciences including Bio-Medical and Health Care
