Alleghany Highlands Workforce Solutions Summit

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* 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

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 5. How would you best describe the overall workforce in the region?

Outstanding

Needs improvement

Average

Poor

Extremely challenging for employers

Other (please specify)

Alleghany Highlands Workforce Solutions Summit

Question Title

* 1. How would you describe the level of difficulty you experience in hiring an employee(s) with the qualifications required for the position(s)?

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* 2. Which of these tools do you use to announce job openings? (check all that apply)

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* 3. What are some of the top difficulties you face in hiring employees? (Select your Top 3)

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* 4. What resources do you use to enhance worker skills and abilities so they perform well in your workforce? (check all that apply)

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* 5. How would you best describe the overall workforce in the region?

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* 6. What other comments or input would you like to share?