Alleghany Highlands Workforce Solutions Summit
1.
How would you describe the level of difficulty you experience in hiring an employee(s) with the qualifications required for the position(s)?
None at all
Somewhat
Quite Difficult
Very Difficult
2.
Which of these tools do you use to announce job openings? (check all that apply)
Virginia Workforce Connection (Employment Commission)
Virginia Career Works Centers
On-Line job boards (Indeed, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, etc.)
Social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)
Media (newspaper, radio, television, billboards)
Recruitment agencies
Word-of-Mouth
Local high schools
Local career and technical education centers
Community colleges
Four-Year Colleges and Universities
Other (please specify)
3.
What are some of the top difficulties you face in hiring employees? (Select your Top 3)
Too few applicants
Lack of hard skills
Lack of soft skills
Education/training credentials
Substance abuse issues
Criminal background check
No experience
Candidates will not accept wages/benefits offered
Other (please specify)
4.
What resources do you use to enhance worker skills and abilities so they perform well in your workforce? (check all that apply)
Community colleges
Local technical and career centers
High schools
On-line classes
Company provided on-site training
Private training provider
Four-year colleges and universities
Other (please specify)
5.
How would you best describe the overall workforce in the region?
Outstanding
Needs improvement
Average
Poor
Extremely challenging for employers
Other (please specify)
6.
What other comments or input would you like to share?
Current Progress,
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