FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The Ivy Tech Regional Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved its first regional study to collect data on the region’s job and educational needs.

According to the Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne-based research firm True North Strategic Advisers LLC will conduct the 8-10 month study that will cost a maximum of $25,000.

The study will be conducted in four phases at Ivy Tech state system has 34 campuses. True North will conduct interviews and focus groups to collect the data.