Lightcast and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Data-Driven Workforce Strategies to the Public Sector

By GlobeNewswire On Sep 12, 2025

Powerful Labor Market Data and Analytics Solutions Now Available to Government Agencies and Educational Institutions

Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Lightcast’s Public Sector distributor, making the company’s industry-leading labor market data and analytics platform available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint and OMNIA Partners contracts.

“At Lightcast, we’re dedicated to turning complex labor market data into clear, actionable intelligence that Federal agencies can actually use. Our partnership with Carahsoft creates a more direct and efficient path for Public Sector and education leaders to access these critical insights,” said Carrie Cole, Senior Vice President of Public Sector Sales and Customer Success at Lightcast. “We’re excited to team up with a recognized leader in bringing innovative technology to Government agencies. Together, we can help more leaders tap into the power of our data to address pressing workforce challenges and make more informed strategic decisions.”

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Lightcast provides agencies with a clear view of the labor market—who’s hiring, what skills are in demand, where talent is growing or shrinking and how trends are shifting over time. With these insights, agencies can build smarter workforce programs, shape more effective policy and stay ahead of economic change.

Lightcast goes beyond raw data, providing economic modeling and analyses that illuminate industry growth opportunities and drive targeted economic development strategies. Whether it’s aligning training with employer demand or planning for future workforce needs, Lightcast helps Public Sector leaders act with confidence and clarity. Lightcast is the trusted standard for more than 1,000 higher education institutions, 450 economic development organizations, 325 workforce development organizations and 65 Federal agencies across the globe.

“Lightcast provides actionable insights, enabling Government agencies to enhance workforce efficiency and adapt to evolving mission priorities,” said Brad Kuhns, Sales Manager for Workforce Technology Solutions at Carahsoft. “Lightcast provides the crucial labor market analytics that agencies need to monitor market demands and make informed decisions. We look forward to working with Lightcast and our reseller partners to deliver the innovative platform to the Public Sector.”

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