Training Pathways for Local Industry and Employers

Monterey Bay DART (Monterey Bay DART) is assessing the need and demand for a regional workforce training center focused on preparing the local workforce for the jobs of the future in advanced manufacturing, drones, automation, and robotics technology. The feasibility study will take into account employer and industry input, existing facilities, programs, structures, site options, and other factors.

This Survey will gather specific information from current employers and relevant industry within the region for the optimal creation of the most effective and efficient workforce training facility. The Survey is made up of a series of multiple choice and short answer questions that should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete.
 
Thank you for participating in our survey. Your feedback is both critical and important to the development of this regional workforce training facility.

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* 1. What industry do you represent (please select all that apply)?

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* 2. What are your most basic workforce training needs and/or skill development for your industry and workforce (please select all that apply)?

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* 3. What emergent workforce training needs are foreseeable in the next 10-years that are technical or cutting edge in nature in your field of employ/expertise (please select all that apply)?

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* 4. What type of facilities and equipment are required to meet the workforce training needs of your industry (please select all that apply)?

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* 5. Do you require specific credentials (i.e., licenses, certification, or specific education, CEU credits) for your range of employees?

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* 6. What gaps in knowledge do you see in current workers and/or new workers that workforce training might be able to address in your field of expertise (please select all that apply)?

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* 7. In your field of expertise/industry what do you wish new workers could be proficient at immediately that typically requires on-the-job training for new hires (please select all that apply)?

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* 8. What are the top three most common/frequent problems that arise within your field of expertise that occur on a regular basis?

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* 9. Could a workforce training program be developed to address these issues?

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* 10. In your field of expertise/industry, is workforce training required to be in-person or can it be provided through distance learning and/or online?

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* 11. What new technologies do you anticipate your staff needing to be trained in the next 5 to 15 years (please select all that apply)?

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* 12. Please offer any other suggestions/thoughts regarding workforce training needs in the area that are not covered above:

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* 13. What is your Zip Code:

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* 14. (OPTIONAL) Please provide your name and contact information that will be held strictly confidential. May we contact you to discuss any follow-up questions?

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