Employer Workforce Needs and Training Survey

Purpose: This survey is designed to identify the workforce skills, training needs, and employment opportunities that local employers have. Your responses will help community organizations develop training programs that prepare local residents for available jobs.

Company/Organization:(Required)

Industry/Business Type:(Required)

Number of Employees:(Required)

1-10

11-25

26-50

51-100

101-250

251+

Contact Person (optional):

1. Current Workforce Needs

Are you currently experiencing difficulty finding qualified employees?(Required)

Yes

No

Occasionally

What positions are you currently hiring for or expect to hire for within the next 1–3 years?(Required)

What occupations or job fields are most difficult for you to fill?(Required)

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Construction/Skilled Trades

Transportation/Trucking

Automotive

Hospitality/Tourism

Food Service

Retail

Office/Administrative

Information Technology

Agriculture

Public Safety

Education/Childcare

Maintenance/Repair

Other

2. Skills Employers Need

What skills are most important for employees entering your workplace? (Check all that apply.)(Required)

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office/software skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Reading/writing

Basic math

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Leadership

Time management

Workplace safety

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Welding/fabrication

Plumbing

Carpentry

Automotive repair

Equipment operation

Forklift operation

CDL/Commercial Driving

Healthcare skills

Food preparation/food safety

Construction skills

Technology/IT skills

Other

What technical or job-specific skills would you like potential employees to have before being hired?(Required)

Are there certifications or licenses that would make an applicant more employable at your business?(Required)

Yes

No

If yes, please list them.

Examples: CDL, OSHA, CPR/First Aid, forklift, welding certifications, industry-specific credentials, etc.

3. Workforce Training

Would your business support a community workforce training program designed to prepare local residents for employment?(Required)

Yes

No

Possibly

Which types of training would be most valuable to your business?(Required)

Job-specific technical training

Industry certifications

Workplace safety

Computer/technology training

Soft skills/workplace readiness

Customer service

Leadership/supervisory training

Apprenticeships

Internships

On-the-job training

Other

How long should training ideally be for an entry-level position?(Required)

Less than 1 week

1–4 weeks

1–3 months

3–6 months

6–12 months

Other

Would your business be willing to provide input into the development of community workforce training programs?(Required)

Yes

No

Possibly

4. Hiring From the Community Workforce

If local residents completed a workforce training program and demonstrated the skills your business needs, would you be willing to consider hiring them?(Required)

Yes

No

Possibly, depending on qualifications

Would your business be willing to interview graduates of a community workforce training program?(Required)

Yes

No

Possibly

Would your business consider offering internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, or work-based learning opportunities to participants?(Required)

Yes

No

Possibly

Would your business be willing to participate in a hiring event specifically for graduates of a community workforce training program?(Required)

Yes

No

Possibly

What would make a graduate of a community workforce program more likely to be hired by your company?(Required)

Industry certification

Previous work experience

Internship/apprenticeship experience

Strong work ethic

Good attendance/reliability

Soft skills/workplace readiness

Technical skills

Driver's license

Other

5. Future Workforce Needs

What skills or occupations do you anticipate needing more employees for over the next 3–5 years?(Required)

What are the biggest workforce challenges facing your business?(Required)

What training programs would you like to see offered in our community?(Required)

Would you be interested in being contacted about participating in a local workforce development initiative?(Required)

Yes

No

Additional comments or recommendations:

Employer Commitment

Would your business be willing to consider hiring qualified individuals who successfully complete a community-sponsored workforce training program?

Yes – We would actively consider hiring graduates.

Possibly – We would consider qualified candidates.

No – Not at this time.

Company Name:

Contact Name:

First Last

Phone

Email

Thank you for helping our community develop a workforce with the skills employers need.

Email: rob.williams@claycityky.gov