This report, written by PPA in partnership with the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, summarizes the initial findings of a multiyear evaluation of 26 regional initiatives that received grants from the U.S. Department of Labor through the Workforce Innovation for Regional Economic Development (WIRED) initiative. This interim report focuses on the development of partnerships, governance arrangements, and the design of decision-making processes. Read "Nurturing America's Growth in the Global Marketplace Through Talent Development: An Interim Report on the Evaluation of Generations II and III of WIRED."