Employer Survey
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Company/Organization Name
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Job Title
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Email
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example@example.com
Work Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Demand-Driven and Strategic Investments
What industry best represents your business?
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Agriculture
Art and Design
Bioscience
Construction
Defense
Educational Services
Environmental Sciences
Finance and Insurance
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Hospitality and Tourism
Manufacturing
Marine Trades
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Retail Trade
Other
How many people does your company currently employ in Rhode Island?
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1-5
10-20
More than 50
More than 200
How many employees do you expect to hire in Rhode Island (through growth or replacement) within the next 12 months?
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1-10
More than 10
More than 20
More than 100
We don't plan on hiring additional staff at this time
We will be laying off employees
If you will be laying off employees, about how many to you expect to lay off?
1-5
5-10
10-20
More than 20
If you plan to hire more than 100 employees in the next 12 months, do you intend on partnering with the Governor's Workforce Board or the Department of Labor and Training to find potential hires?
Yes
No
Are you aware that your company pays into the Rhode Island Job Development Fund?
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Yes
No
If yes, do you believe that you are getting a return on your investment, particularly in regards to the use of JDF funding for workforce development policies?
Yes
No
Please explain (optional)
Overall, how would you describe the economic conditions in Rhode Island?
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Extremely negative
Negative
Somewhat negative
Neither negative nor positive
Somewhat positive
Positive
Extremely positive
Overall, how would you say your organization is performing economically?
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1
2
3
4
5
Struggling
Thriving
1 is Struggling, 5 is Thriving
What is the average hourly wage of an entry-level position in your organization?
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How difficult is it for your company to fill vacancies?
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Not at all
Somewhat
Very
Entry-level positions
Middle-skill positions
High-skill positions
For the jobs you are trying to fill, what type of education is needed?
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High School Diploma/GED
An Industry-Recognized Credential or Certificate
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree or Higher
What are the most significant barriers for your company to fill ENTRY-LEVEL positions? (Select all that apply)
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Lack of basic skills (reading, writing, math)
Lack of soft skills (work ethnic, appearance, communication etc.)
Lack of job-specific technical skills
Lack of credentials or degrees
Lack of relevant work experience
Limited English Proficiency
Can not find the right talent
Other
What are the most significant barriers for your company to fill MIDDLE-SKILL positions? (Select all that apply)
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Lack of basic skills (reading, writing, math)
Lack of soft skills (work ethnic, appearance, communication etc.)
Lack of job-specific technical skills
Lack of credentials or degrees
Lack of relevant work experience
Limited English Proficiency
Can not find the right talent
Other
What are the most significant barriers for your company to fill HIGH-SKILL positions? (Select all that apply)
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Lack of basic skills (reading, writing, math)
Lack of soft skills (work ethnic, appearance, communication etc.)
Lack of job-specific technical skills
Lack of credentials or degrees
Lack of relevant work experience
Limited English Proficiency
Can not find the right talent
Other
If you require an industry-recognized credential or certificate, what is the credential?
Are you having difficulties retaining current employees?
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Yes
No
If so, what difficulties are you facing in retention? (Select all that apply)
Employees lack necessary skills or credentials
Employees are being hired elsewhere
Can not compete with higher wages
Workforce is aging
Business is struggling economically
Other
Career Readiness and Pathways
Overall, how prepared do you think high school graduates are for the workforce?
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Extremely unprepared
Unprepared
Somewhat unprepared
Somewhat prepared
Prepared
Extremely prepared
Overall, how prepared do you think college graduates are for the workforce?
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Extremely unprepared
Unprepared
Somewhat unprepared
Somewhat prepared
Prepared
Extremely prepared
What experiences or learning should students have more of in high school and/or college to better prepare them for the workforce? Select all that apply.
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Awareness of career options / local industries
Career counseling and planning out career goals
Training in technical skills, ex. Career and Technical Education programs
Training in "soft" or essential skills, like communication, teamwork, professionalism, etc.
Work-based learning opportunities, like internships
Outside professionals as career mentors
Other
What skills do you find most valuable in a new employee? (select all that apply)
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Collaboration and Teamwork
Communication (listening, written, verbal)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Initiative and Self-Management
Professionalism (punctuality, professional dress, workplace communication, etc.)
Basic Technological Proficiency (computer literacy for example)
Other
Do you currently offer internships for students? (Check all that apply)
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Yes, to College Students
Yes, to High School Students
Do not currently offer internships to students
If there was an intermediary organization to support you, would you be interested in taking on high school students as interns?
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Yes
Yes, but not right now
No
Do you currently have partnerships with high schools or colleges?
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Yes, with both high schools and colleges
Yes, but just with colleges
Yes, but just with high schools
No
If yes, please identify the schools you have formed partnerships with and briefly describe your partnership(s)
How successful have you been in accessing the talent pipeline of recent high school and college graduates in Rhode Island?
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Very Successful
Successful
Somewhat Successful
Somewhat Unsuccessful
Unsuccessful
Very Unsuccessful
If unsuccessful, are you interested in receiving help from the Governor's Workforce Board in accessing the talent pipeline?
Yes
No
Please explain (optional)
Aligned Policy and "Networked" Government
Have you utilized any of the following services sponsored by the Governor's Workforce Board and the Department of Labor and Training to hire, recruit, or train new employees? (Select all that apply)
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The Business Workforce Center
netWORKri One-Stop Career Centers
Real Jobs Rhode Island
Work Immersion
We have not utilized any of these services
If so, how helpful were the programs in hiring, recruiting, or training new employees?
Not Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Helpful
Very Helpful
The Business Workforce Center
netWORKri One-Stop Career Centers
Real Jobs Rhode Island
Work Immersion Program
Have you utilized any of the following services sponsored by the Governor's Workforce Board and the Department of Labor and Training to train existing employees and/or enhance retention? (Select all that apply)
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Apprenticeship RI
Incumbent Worker Training Grants
netWORKri One-Stop Career Center
Real Jobs Rhode Island
We have not utilized any of these services
If so, how helpful were the programs in training existing employees and/or enhancing retention?
Not Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Helpful
Very Helpful
Apprenticeship RI
Incumbent Worker Training Grants
netWORKri One-Stop Career Centers
Real Jobs RI
Have you utilized any of the following services sponsored by the Governor's Workforce Board and the Department of Labor and Training to develop a talent pipeline through internships and/or training activities? (Select all that apply)
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Apprenticeship RI
The Business Workforce Center
netWORKri One-Stop Career Centers
Prepare RI
Real Jobs Rhode Island
We have not utilized any of these services
If so, how helpful were the programs in developing a talent pipeline through internships and/or training activities?
Not Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Helpful
Very Helpful
Apprenticeship RI
The Business Workforce Center
netWORKri One-Stop Career Centers
Prepare RI
Real Jobs Rhode Island
How would you rate the effectiveness the workforce development efforts in Rhode Island?
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1
2
3
4
5
Ineffective
Effective
1 is Ineffective, 5 is Effective
How would you rate the responsiveness of the Governor's Workforce Board to your concerns?
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Very Unresponsive
Unresponsive
Somewhat responsive
Responsive
Very Responsive
As an employer in Rhode Island, what goal of the Governor's Workforce Board is most important to you?
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Providing new hires
Training and upskilling existing employees
Diversifying the workforce
Creating career pathways to ensure future talent
Please explain (optional)
What are the THREE most important things the State of Rhode Island should do to address the workforce needs of Rhode Island?
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Expand partnerships between businesses and education & training providers
Increase the work-readiness (basic and soft skills) of Rhode Island workers
Strengthen educational programs that prepare students for jobs and careers in high-demand occupation and industries
Increase training grants to businesses
Expand opportunities and support for internships and apprenticeships
Increase hiring subsidies and tax credits to businesses that hire unemployed workers
Increase the capacity to match job seekers to job vacancies
Increase the capacity to train job seekers for job vacancies
Increase investments in training and education programs for populations that have above-average rates of poverty and unemployment
Other
Any additional comments on what the Governor's Workforce Board can do to help you?
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