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Prepare students to thrive in tomorrow’s workplace

The promise of a successful career is what draws students to your college or university. But, without an accurate understanding of labor trends and employer needs, institutions can’t prepare workplace-ready graduates.

Hanover’s Employer Needs Assessment helps align your academic programs with workforce trends. The result? Students who are poised for rewarding careers that meet current and future employer demand.

of recent grads felt “well-prepared” for their new jobs, but only 50% of managers felt they met the skills needed for their roles

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Drive enrollment through programs built for the future workforce

Collaborate

Develop collaborative, equitable employer and industry partnerships.

Stand Out

Differentiate your institution with programs informed by industry insights and labor market needs.

Succeed

Improve student outcomes and job placement rates.

Employer Needs Assessment

Hanover’s experts conduct in-depth interviews with industry representatives to learn:

Great Basin College Partners With Hanover to Boost Workforce Alignment

“Great Basin College partnered with Hanover Research to enhance data-driven decision-making and align our programs with regional workforce demands. This collaboration will provide valuable insights through regional needs assessments, student success analysis, and best practices for retention strategies. Our goal is to strengthen student engagement, improve retention, and ensure sustainable growth while expanding programs that build a skilled workforce. By leveraging research-driven solutions, we can better support economic development and create long-term opportunities for students and communities. For institutions considering external support, investing in strategic research ensures proactive, impactful decisions that drive student success and workforce readiness.”

— Amber Donnelli, Ph.D, President, Great Basin College

Make decisions with confidence, not guesswork

Hanover Research provides high quality, custom research and analytics through a cost-effective model that helps clients in the corporate, education, and healthcare sectors make informed decisions, identify and seize opportunities, and heighten their effectiveness.

Flexible

Ongoing research agenda adapts with your organization’s needs

Expert

200+ analysts with advanced research expertise

Efficient

Annual, fixed-fee model delivers shared costs and benefits

Dedicated

Exclusive account and research teams ensure strategic partnership