Workforce Training Needs Assessment

Workforce Training Needs Assessment

Both short-term and long-term training for your employees are vital to your success! Please complete this simple survey to assist us in creating or expanding effective programs and services for you. We will collect all responses and work with our partners to help solve the challenges and issues that you express.

Company Name (Optional):

Alabama County/Counties that your company is located in:*

2a) How many full-time employees do you currently have?*

1-20 21-50 51-100 101-300 301-500 500-999 1,000+

2b) Do you have a current or anticipated need to hire new employees?*

Yes No

If yes, how many new employees?

2c) Do you anticipate an upcoming reduction in the number of employees that you have?*

Yes No

If yes, how many employee reductions?

3) Identify the most common education deficiency(s) that prevent you from hiring workers?*

High School/GED ACT WorkKeys (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) Short-Term Certificate/Credential 2 Year Degree/Credential 4 Year Degree N/A - No significant deficiencies

4) Of your current potential employees, which positions do you have the most difficulty finding the appropriate qualifications for?*

Entry Level Skilled Labor Administrative Staff (i.e. HR Manager, Safety Manager, Logistics Manager, etc.) Apprentices Technicians Team Leaders Supervisors

Other:

7b) Does your company engage in skills upgrade training for existing employees?*

YES NO

7c) Would you be interested in a grant to defray a portion of the cost of some customized workforce training?*

YES NO

8) Do you currently hire individuals with previous felony convictions, if not would you consider hiring after successfully completing a workforce reentry program?*

Currently hire former non-violent felons Would consider hiring former non-violent felons after reentry program No, would not / could not

Regional Workforce Council (RWC) engagement:

9a) Are you receiving the appropriate amount of communication regarding workforce development initiatives in your region?

YES NO

9b) Describe your involvement with the Regional Workforce Council in the past 12 months.

Very involved Somewhat involved Not involved, but would like to know more Not interested

Would you like a copy of the finished survey results to see how your company compares to others in the State? Your name and email address will not be part of the published results.

If yes, please provide your name and email address below.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email