Overview
PATHWISE (Prototype Analytics for Tracking High-Demand Workforce in Innovative Skill Ecosystems) is a new tool from CSET’s Emerging Technology Observatory (ETO) for identifying and analyzing emerging technology talent in the United States.
It maps the supply and demand of the AI and cybersecurity workforce across geographic regions and highlights the educational institutions producing graduates in these fields. PATHWISE enables users to explore workforce, education, and regional metrics in an integrated, interactive interface — providing an up-to-date view of America’s emerging tech talent pipeline.
About the Tool
PATHWISE combines data from multiple sources to visualize how talent moves through local and national innovation ecosystems. By tracking both workforce demand and education supply, the tool reveals where talent is growing, where gaps exist, and how regions compare across key technology domains.
Key Capabilities
- Regional Workforce Mapping: Examine demand and employment patterns for emerging tech occupations down to the Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) level.
- Education Pipeline Insights: Identify which universities and colleges contribute most to the AI and cybersecurity workforce.
- Comparative Analytics: Benchmark local and regional trends against national averages or peer ecosystems.
- Integrated Metrics: Combine data on employment and education, for a multidimensional picture of AI and cyber workforce readiness.
Why PATHWISE
Understanding where emerging technology talent comes from—and where it’s needed most—is essential for effective workforce strategy, policy design, and regional innovation. PATHWISE helps decision-makers, educators, and researchers navigate this evolving landscape with clarity and precision.
Explore PATHWISE and Learn More
🔗 Start using PATHWISE today, and read more about the tool on the ETO blog.