Sectors
We are passionate about providing critical support to help clients reach their goals and facilitate deep cross-sector collaboration in the following areas.
Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeships
Kinetic West has provided extensive support to organizations working to advance work-based learning and apprenticeship in their states and communities. From standing up new statewide or regional intermediary organizations, to metric setting and data collection, to developing strategic plans for program implementation, to facilitating meaningful employer engagement - Kinetic West brings a wealth of subject matter expertise in creating work-based learning opportunities for youth and their families to explore, prepare, and launch their future careers.
Clients
"Kinetic West is setting the tone for technical assistance in the apprenticeship and work-based learning space. I particularly appreciate Kinetic West's willingness to incorporate best practices from the field and the intentional way feedback from stakeholders is built into improving deliverables."
— Career Connect Texas
Economic Development
Thriving communities require economic development strategies that place equity at the center. At Kinetic West, we work with governments, businesses, and nonprofits to do just that - identify opportunities, create actionable strategies, and secure funding that stimulate equitable economic activity and job creation. From deep market analysis, to supporting infrastructure strategies that promote economic opportunity, to facilitating processes for community-driven economic policy recommendations and more, we believe that economic development can and should lead to long-term prosperity for all.
Clients
"Clear and consistent communication, excellent project management, including follow up and follow through on deliverables. Strong alignment and coordination between staff."
— City of Seattle, Office of Economic Development
Workforce Development
We help organizations create impactful workforce development strategies that prepare individuals and create pathways to high-wage, high-demand job opportunities. At Kinetic West, we use robust labor market analysis, map networks, and bring together invested partners to drive actionable workforce solutions. Whether it’s in healthcare, clean tech, manufacturing, or hospitality - no matter the industry, Kinetic West takes a collaborative approach to ensure strategies are responsive to the needs of local employers, workers, and their communities.
Clients
“Kinetic West team has great listening and processing skills. They listen to understand then execute your ideas into a process plan that make sense for all stakeholders involved…Kinetic west is a great collaborative partner with a wealth of experience in workforce and education.”
— United Way of Greater Atlanta
Education (Early Childhood, K-12, Postsecondary)
At Kinetic West, we believe that education is a powerful engine and fundamental for economic mobility and prosperity. That’s why we partner with organizations to create strategies and programs that expand opportunity and equitable access to education. Through strategic planning, research, and financial modeling, we support our clients in the shared mission of better educational outcomes for students. We also design career-connected learning programs, support strategies to improve postsecondary attainment for underserved students, and develop policies backed by data to tackle complex challenges like those brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clients
"They listened, collaborated, were able to tease out key concepts, collect and share factual data, and merge views of two different agencies together for a common cause. You all have an awesome team that provides quality, timely services."
— Kent School District
Climate and Sustainability
We believe that clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability are key to slowing the long-lasting impacts of climate change and protecting our natural resources - urgent responsibilities that are deeply tied to community well-being. Our consulting services bring together business, community, labor, and utility perspectives to identify strategic partnerships, navigate regulatory landscapes, and foster innovative approaches to sustainability. With deep industry knowledge and regional insight, we help clients drive impactful climate action, reduce their environmental footprint, and achieve long-term clean energy goals.
Clients
“The level of expertise, professionalism, transparency, and project management communication gave us great confidence in the team's ability to produce an excellent product, and they did. The reports and overall experience was excellent.”
— WA State Department of Commerce