Small Business Workforce Resiliency with AI in Partnership with Jobs for the Future
Main Street Assembly designed and delivered a national initiative that introduced small businesses to practical AI resources through a worker-centered lens, helping them strengthen business resilience while supporting a more stable, skilled workforce. The effort brought together regional small business development partners and employers from across the country and combined learning, peer exchange, and hands-on implementation support.
Virtual Reality (VR) for Small Business Demonstration Project in Partnership with Jobs for the Future
Main Street Assembly led a multi-region demonstration project to support small businesses across manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, and hospitality in adopting VR-based training solutions. Working in partnership with trusted small business intermediaries—including Chambers of Commerce, SBDCs, MEPs, and Economic Development Corporations—the initiative focused on improving workforce outcomes and business performance through immersive, technology-enabled training.
Cybersecurity and Data Analytics Fluency Credentials for the Main Street Workforce in Partnership with IBM and Jobs for the Future
As part of the broader IBM SkillsBuild initiative, Main Street Assembly partnered with IBM and Jobs for the Future to co-design and pilot two new credentials in cybersecurity and data analytics with community colleges across the United States. The effort focused on ensuring the credentials were employer-informed, workforce-relevant, and directly aligned with small business and industry needs—while creating clear pathways from learning to employment and advancement.
Small Business AI Readiness Research Study in Partnership with Jobs for the Future
In partnership with Jobs for the Future (JFF), Main Street Assembly conducted a national research study to better understand how small businesses are adopting AI and the anticipated impacts on businesses, workers, and historically marginalized populations. The effort combined national data collection with deep regional engagement to surface practical insights that reflect real-world conditions across industries and geographies.
Augmented Reality for Manufacturing Businesses Demonstration Project in Partnership with Jobs for the Future
In partnership with Jobs for the Future (JFF), Main Street Assembly led a multi-region augmented reality (AR) demonstration project with manufacturing small businesses across the United States. The initiative introduced an AR solution that enabled businesses to document existing manufacturing processes and use AI-powered functionality to train employees across experience levels—from veteran and supervisory leads to new hires—supporting more inclusive, efficient, and scalable workforce training.