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Okanagan College Workplace Skills Development Survey
Okanagan College has partnered with the BC Labour Market Report to gather feedback from local employers in the Okanagan and Shuswap about their future staff development and training needs.
1.
What competencies are you most often looking for in potential job candidates?
2.
How familiar are you with the definition and purpose of microcredentials?
Extremely familiar
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not so familiar
Not at all familiar
3.
Are you more likely to look for microcredentials in 'specific training areas' or program completion in 'traditional fields' when evaluating job candidates?
More likely
Less likely
Not a factor
4.
Would you rather have microcredentials that are stackable or independent from one another?
Stackable
Independent
Combination of both
I don't know
5.
Which of the following sectors would most benefit from microcredential training? (Multiple Selections Available)
Accommodation and Food Service
Agriculture
Business, Building and Other Support Services
Construction
Educational Services
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Leasing
Fishing, Hunting and Trapping
Forestry and Logging with Support Activities
Health Care and Social Assistance
Information, Culture and Recreation
Manufacturing
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
Other Services
Professional, Scientific and Technology Services
Public Administration
Transportation and Warehousing
Utilities
Wholesale and Retail Trade
None of the above
6.
What sort of microcredential training would be most likely prompt you to hire a candidate?
7.
Is there a training area not currently being addresses that is critical to your organization?
8.
How can Okanagan College support your in the future development of your organization?
9.
Which community is your organization located in?
North Okanagan
Central Okanagan
South Okanagan
Shuswap
Multiple areas in the region
None of these areas
10.
Would you be open to working with Okanagan College to develop microcredentials that serve the needs of your organization?
Yes
No
11.
If you would like to assist Okanagan College in developing new training to support your organization, please include your contact information.
