Harnessing the Lithium Opportunity in Imperial County
Data VizPublished Nov 25, 2025
Data VizPublished Nov 25, 2025
This infographic summarizes the results of a workforce and economic development needs assessment exploring the potential for building out a robust lithium supply chain in Imperial County, California.
This research was funded by the Imperial County Workforce Development Board in California and conducted in the Infrastructure and Justice Program of RAND Education, Employment, and Infrastructure.
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