Move from Vision to Action: Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, and Program Evaluation

Strategy

We help clients move from vision to action.

Our Strategy practice charts paths for growth by aligning people, priorities, and resources across regions and partners.

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New Growth Expertise and Services - Strategy

Regional Planning

Setting priorities, aligning partners, and positioning regions for investment and long-term economic growth.

Research & Strategic Facilitation

Using applied research and facilitated planning to shape workforce and economic development strategies.

Initiative Launch & Support

Launching and scaling initiatives that turn ideas into action and strengthen regional economies.

Strategic Capabilities

Our Analytics team applies advanced quantitative and qualitative methods to understand regional workforce and economic systems. These capabilities allow us to measure impact, identify gaps and opportunities, and generate insights that inform stronger strategies and smarter investments:

Workforce and talent pipeline strategy
Career pathways design and alignment
Industry sector partnerships and employer engagement
Apprenticeship and work-based learning strategy

Community and technical college strategy
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) strategy and alignment
Career technical education (CTE) systems and programming
Business attraction, expansion, and retention support

Strategy Highlights

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HHW's Sarah Taylor recently attended the Working in Water: Career Panel and Expo, hosted by Cuyahoga County's Fresh Water Institute and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD), to learn more about the exciting career opportunities emerging across Northeast Ohio's growing water sector. The event brought together employers, educators, and workforce partners to showcase pathways ...
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New Growth provides hands-on workforce development support through strategic partnerships, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and industry engagement. Learn how our work with Friends of Max Hayes and Cleveland workforce pathways connects students to career opportunities in automotive technology, construction, and advanced manufacturing.
Strategy Highlights

More than 100 students at Max S. Hayes High School are preparing to showcase their skills at the annual Student Skills Showcase, a culminating event that highlights hands-on projects in construction, advanced manufacturing, and automotive technology.

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Grants

We help clients turn opportunity into impact.

Our Grants practice aligns strategy, storytelling, and compliance to help organizations and regions secure and manage funding that fuels workforce and economic growth.

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New Growth Expertise and Services - Grants

Funding Strategy & Readiness

Aligning goals, strengthening systems, and building capacity to compete for funding and support long-term success.

Grant Development
(Pre-Award)

Researching opportunities and developing competitive proposals that position clients to win.

Grant Management
(Post-Award)

Supporting compliance, performance tracking, and reporting to ensure accountability and lasting impact.

AI-Enabled Funding Insights

New Growth uses its own custom-created, AI-enabled tools including Policy Signals Scout, GrantCompass, and the Federal Grants Tracker to assemble policy intelligence, identify emerging funding opportunities, and guide smarter grant strategies in workforce and economic development.

Grant Highlights

Grant Highlights

The New Growth Team has been selected to present at the 2026 National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) Annual Conference. In partnership with the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) and the Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA), New Growth will lead a session on designing statewide workforce ecosystems that connect education, industry, workforce development, and economic development partners. The presentation will highlight proven strategies for employer engagement, talent pipeline development, data-driven decision-making, and cross-sector collaboration that deliver measurable outcomes for learners, employers, and communities.
Grant Highlights

New Growth helps organizations secure grant funding, strengthen workforce development initiatives, build industry partnerships, and advance economic development through expert grant writing, strategy, and technical assistance.
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New Growth helps colleges, nonprofits, and workforce organizations secure competitive funding through strategic planning, partnership development, and expert grant writing. Learn how our team supported four clients in developing six Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC6) grant proposals focused on workforce pathways, employer engagement, and student success.

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Analytics

We help organizations translate data into decisions.

Our Analytics practice helps organizations understand performance, demonstrate results, and use evidence to strengthen strategy, investment, and impact.

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New Growth Expertise and Services Analytics

Program Evaluation

Assessing outcomes and impact to understand what’s working, why it matters, and how to improve.

Regional Analysis

Analyzing economic, demographic, and workforce data to inform regional planning and competitiveness.

Performance Measurement

Designing measurement frameworks and tools that track progress, support accountability, and turn data into actionable insight.

Technical Capabilities

Labor supply and demand analysis
Regional and industry analysis
GIS mapping
Surveys

Multivariable statistics
Asset and network mapping
Qualitative research

Analytics Highlights

Analytics Highlights

Nikki Glazer Stoicoiu recently visited UA-PTC, NWACC, and SEARK as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s BRIDGE-AR SCC4 initiative.
Analytics Highlights

Nikki Glazer Stoicoiu recently traveled to Northwest Arkansas Community College to conduct a site visit, deepening New Growth’s understanding of on-the-ground program implementation and opportunities. These in-person engagements play a critical role in strengthening client relationships and sustaining meaningful, long-term partnerships.
Analytics Highlights

A recent visit to Northern Illinois combined a bit of baseball nostalgia with on-the-ground evaluation work for the Northern Illinois AMPED Consortium, funded through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Strengthening Community Colleges Round 4 grant.