IRIS gives workforce development programs the behavioral intelligence to identify where participants are, develop what matters most, and demonstrate real growth to funders and stakeholders.
Most workforce development programs work hard to prepare participants for employment—but struggle to measure the behavioral and mindset shifts that actually predict job success. Funders want evidence. Employers want ready candidates. Participants need to see their own progress.
IRIS solves all three. By measuring 103 behavioral attributes at intake and re-measuring over time, programs can see exactly what's changing, target development precisely, and report impact with real data.
IRIS fits into the natural structure of a workforce development program, adding behavioral intelligence at every stage.
Participants complete the IRIS behavioral survey at program entry. Coaches immediately see Career Readiness, Imperatives scores, and key strengths and gaps.
IRIS identifies which of the 8 foundational Imperatives to address first. Coaching conversations are built around behavioral evidence rather than instinct.
Compare participant behavioral profiles against job targets and employer culture to identify best-fit placements — reducing early turnover and mismatches.
Re-survey at program milestones. IRIS shows individual and aggregate growth, giving you the data to report to funders and demonstrate program ROI.
IRIS identifies eight foundational behavioral attributes — the Imperatives — that must be developed before higher-order skills like leadership or critical thinking can reliably take root. Workforce programs that address Imperatives first consistently see larger and more lasting outcomes.
In programs using IRIS, 91–100% of participants show statistically significant growth in one or more Imperative within a 6-week intervention period.
See how it works in a demoThese results come from programs serving opportunity youth, adults with barriers to employment, teen parents, veterans, and underserved communities.
Workforce placement firm serving urban young adults from the Year Up program. IRIS used to assess 400+ participants and guide individualized coaching toward job placement.
6-month career and community development program reducing poverty in Northeast Denver, serving adults known as "Leaders." IRIS used to measure growth in 6-week personal development cohort.
Self-sufficiency program for teen moms in metro Denver. IRIS provided objective behavioral measurement to replace subjective rubrics and identify where emotional intelligence gaps were causing job loss.
Denver-based workforce program helping individuals with barriers—including incarceration history and periods of unemployment—find and keep meaningful work. IRIS used to screen and place participants.
740 first-generation college attendees in an 8-week professional development program and 8-month internship. IRIS used to measure longitudinal growth and prove cross-state program consistency.
A one-year workforce program equipping teens and adults to identify career paths, improve their financial situation, and reach self-sufficiency. IRIS measured before and after program intervention.
Build behavioral targets from your top performers or employer partners. Match participants to roles before placement—not after.
Repeat measurement at intake, midpoint, and program completion. See what changed—at both the individual and cohort level—and prove your program works.
Coaches see exactly where each participant is and what barriers exist. IRIS AI translates behavioral data into accessible summaries and coaching starting points.
Aggregate cohort data for funder reports. Individual growth stories for participants. Both tell compelling evidence-based narratives about program impact.
Compare participant profiles against employer cultural targets and job requirements before placing them—reducing early separations and increasing employer satisfaction.
IRIS behavioral assessments are non-discriminatory across race, gender, age, and disability status — validated to comply with Title VII, ADA, and ADEA. Build equitable programs with confidence.
"We now have longer, better matches on both job-fit and worksite-fit for our coachees. IRIS helps us immediately start individualized coaching so we can make a more meaningful impact from day one."
"IRIS is an objective tool that helps me measure the true impact of our program on the Leaders who are depending on us to help them develop the right skills to be successful."
Tell us about your program and we'll help you see how behavioral intelligence can strengthen your outcomes.
See how IRIS helps workforce programs measure what changes, place participants confidently, and prove ROI to funders with longitudinal behavioral data.