Specifications include, but are not limited to: Analyze and include current critical shortages of and gaps in advanced manufacturing skills in technical occupations in the Greater Reading region. 4.3.1.1.1.2 Project critical advanced manufacturing skills gaps through 2030. 4.3.1.1.1.3 Define likely career pathways incorporating advanced manufacturing high demand technical occupations and skills through 2030. 4.3.1.1.1.4 Ensure appropriate focus is given to the specific skills gap challenges facing small to medium-size manufacturers (SMMs) in the region. 4.3.1.1.1.5 Identify the current and prospective training and education infrastructure, capacity and “flow” of talent through the region’s advanced manufacturing skills talent pipeline thru 2030. Also, describe the implications of identified shortfalls. ; Conduct and report-out on a comprehensive study of current and projected advanced manufacturing skills gaps impacting employers in the greater Reading, PA region (defined as Berks County, PA and the six bordering counties of Chester, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery and Schuylkill Counties.) ; The successful proposer will be solely responsible for locating and engaging appropriate data sources and regional employers for input to be included in the study. 4.3.2.1.5 Deliver a final professional report both in hard copy.