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Cardinal Services Opportunity Labs Community & Employer Survey
1.
Cardinal Services is exploring the additional development of our CTB Opportunity Labs—hands-on training programs designed to help individuals earn industry-recognized certifications and workforce skills.
We are seeking feedback from community members and employers to better understand training needs, certification demand, and workforce development opportunities in our region.
Which best describes you?
Community Member
Employer / Business Owner
Workforce Professional / Educator
Other (please specify)
2.
What industry does your organization operate in?
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Technology / IT
Construction / Skilled Trades
Transportation / Logistics
Business / Professional Services
Hospitality / Retail
Childcare
Other (please specify)
3.
How difficult is it to find workers with the skills you need?
Very easy
Easy
Neither easy nor difficult
Difficult
Very difficult
4.
Which certifications or skill areas are most needed in your workforce?
(Check all that apply)
Information Technology (Computer skills, Microsoft, IT Support, etc.)
Healthcare support
Manufacturing / Industrial
Customer service / Business / Office skills
Project management
Skilled trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)
Transportation / CDL
Entrepreneurship
Hospitality (Restaurant management, ServSafe certificates, Hotel room experience etc.)
Forklift operator
Safety certifications
Leadership / Supervision
Other (please specify)
5.
Would your organization be interested in partnering with Cardinal Services for workforce training?
Yes
No
6.
What types of partnerships would interest you?
(Check all that apply)
Hiring graduates of certification programs
Providing internships or job shadowing
Hosting training labs
Helping design curriculum
Sponsoring employee training
Other (please specify)
7.
Would your organization support your employees attending certification programs?
Yes
Possibly
No
8.
What is the most valuable outcome from workforce certification programs for your organization?
Reduced training time
Better job readiness
improved productivity
Employee retention
Meeting regulatory requirements
Other (please specify)
9.
How important are local certification training programs to strengthening our community workforce?
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not so important
Not at all important
10.
Would you like to receive updates about Opportunity Labs?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide:
Name, phone number, and email address