Workforce Development Survey

The Natural Stone Institute Workforce Development Task Force is currently researching trends for finding and training the next generation of employees in the stone industry. The Workforce Development Task Force is specifically interested in researching how companies attract new employees, utilize private or government agencies to obtain employees, and what training resources they utilize once an employee is hired.

If you would be willing to share your company’s story or are interested in joining the Workforce Development Task Force, please contact Aaron Dahnke at education@naturalstoneinstitute.org.

We appreciate your help in filling out this brief survey.

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* 1. How would you rate your success in finding employees?

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* 2. Where do you currently find employees? (Select all that apply.)

Job Boards (Indeed, Blue Recruiter, etc.)

Job Placement Services

Social Media Outlets (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.)

Career Services Departments at Local Schools

Local Development Corps

Work Release Programs

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which of the following training programs do you currently utilize? (Select all that apply.)

Internships

Externships

Apprenticeships

All of the Above

None of the Above

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Do you provide your employees with a career path when hired?

Yes, we provide a career path to an employee’s next position at the company.

No, we currently do not provide a pathway to their next position in the company.

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* 5. Do you have a training plan for the various jobs within your organization?

Yes

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* 6. Where do you currently find training resources for employees?

We get our information from our suppliers.

We rely on programs offered by OSHA, MSHA, and other government agencies.

We utilize training resources from the Natural Stone Institute.

We build our own training program.

We don’t currently have an employee training program in place.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What funding do you receive to offset job placement and training costs?

Foundation Grants

Federal Grants

Local Government Development Grants

We do not receive funding to offset these items.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Can we follow up with you regarding the Workforce Development topic?

You can contact me to discuss our current workforce development plan.

I am interested in serving on NSI’s Workforce Development Task Force