ShoalsWORKS!

WORKFORCE CHALLENGES

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ShoalsWORKS! Council Meetings

In October (2024) we will begin a regular quarterly gathering of the ShoalsWORKS! Council, employers and workforce partners (training providers, educators, workforce-related service providers, etc.), to foster discussions and solutions to workforce challenges that face our NW AL employers, both collectively and individually. Meetings will be scheduled on the 4th Tues. of the month (quarterly) at 11:30.

We believe this regular open communication will offer the opportunity to find effective solutions more quickly.

The Council is open to all Chamber-member businesses, small or large. If you have workforce challenges or training needs, please plan to attend when you can.

If you have any questions about these meetings, please let us know at snewland@shoalschamber.com.

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Business Name

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* 4. Your Position / Title

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* 5. E-mail

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* 6. Phone

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* 7. Are you interested in attending the quarterly ShoalsWORKS! Council meetings?

Yes

Other (please explain).

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* 8. What are your most pressing workforce issues?

Labor Shortage / Recruiting

Retention / Turnover

Basic Workplace Skills (soft skills, reliability, etc.)

Childcare, Available / Affordable

Worker Upskilling & Retraining

Training Alignment with Your Actual Needs

Reliable Transportation for Employees

New Technology, Automation, AI & Robotics

Housing, Available / Affordable

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education in Schools

Providing Affordable Group Health Insurance

Other (please explain).

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* 9. If you need Training, what type(s) of Training do you need?

Training 1:

Training 2:

Training 3:

Training 4:

Training 5:

Other:

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* 10. Are Community Job Fairs helpful for your recruiting needs?

Yes

Other (please explain) &/or Comments & Suggestions about Job Fairs:

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* 11. If "Yes," what time of year is generally best for your recruiting needs?
Check all that apply.

Fall

Spring

Summer

Other (please explain) &/or Comments & Suggestions about timing:

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* 12. What industry cluster(s) represents your business best?
Check all that apply.

Agriculture

Architecture & Construction

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Business Management & Administration

Education & Training

Finance

Government & Public Administration

Health Science

Hospitality & Tourism

Human Services

Information Technology

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Manufacturing

Marketing

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Other (please explain).

ShoalsWORKS!

WORKFORCE CHALLENGES

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Business Name

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* 4. Your Position / Title

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* 5. E-mail

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* 6. Phone

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* 7. Are you interested in attending the quarterly ShoalsWORKS! Council meetings?

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* 8. What are your most pressing workforce issues?

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* 9. If you need Training, what type(s) of Training do you need?

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* 10. Are Community Job Fairs helpful for your recruiting needs?

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* 11. If "Yes," what time of year is generally best for your recruiting needs?
Check all that apply.

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* 12. What industry cluster(s) represents your business best?
Check all that apply.

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* 13. How can the Shoals Chamber help you with your workforce needs?

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* 14. Is there anything else you would like us to know about your workforce needs, your business or you?

ShoalsWORKS!WORKFORCE CHALLENGES

Question Title

* 1. First Name

Question Title

* 2. Last Name

Question Title

* 3. Business Name

Question Title

* 4. Your Position / Title

Question Title

* 5. E-mail

Question Title

* 6. Phone

Question Title

* 7. Are you interested in attending the quarterly ShoalsWORKS! Council meetings?

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* 8. What are your most pressing workforce issues?

Question Title

* 9. If you need Training, what type(s) of Training do you need?

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* 10. Are Community Job Fairs helpful for your recruiting needs?

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* 11. If "Yes," what time of year is generally best for your recruiting needs?Check all that apply.

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* 12. What industry cluster(s) represents your business best?Check all that apply.

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* 13. How can the Shoals Chamber help you with your workforce needs?

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* 14. Is there anything else you would like us to know about your workforce needs, your business or you?

ShoalsWORKS!

WORKFORCE CHALLENGES

* 11. If "Yes," what time of year is generally best for your recruiting needs?
Check all that apply.

* 12. What industry cluster(s) represents your business best?
Check all that apply.