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Virginia Wood Council Workforce Development Survey
1.
Which best describes your organization?
• Primary forest products manufacturer
• Secondary wood products manufacturer
• Logging contractor
• Forestry/land management
• Equipment or service supplier
• Education or training provider
• Government agency
• Economic development organization
• Nonprofit/Association
Other (please specify)
2.
How difficult is it to find and retain the workforce your organization needs?
• Not difficult
• Slightly difficult
• Moderately difficult
• Very difficult
• Extremely difficult
3.
Please rate the
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Recruiting qualified applicants
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Employee retention
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Employee attendance/reliability
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Technical skills
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Mechanical aptitude
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Leadership and supervisory skills
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Safety culture
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Drug screening
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Competition from other industries
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Wage competition
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Housing availability
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Transportation
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Aging workforce
Minor
Moderate
Major
• Succession planning
Minor
Moderate
Major
4.
From the list of challenges in Q3, which THREE workforce challenges have the greatest impact on your organization?
5.
Which educational pathways are required to meet your current workforce needs?
• High school graduates
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Registered apprenticeships
• Community college
• Four-year college/university
• Industry certifications
• Military experience
• On-the-job training
Other (please specify)
6.
Which workforce development initiatives have provided the greatest impact on your organization? (Select up to five)
• K–12 career awareness
• Career & Technical Education support
• Community college partnerships
• Internship programs
• Apprenticeships
• Leadership development
• Supervisor training
• Recruitment assistance
• Veteran recruitment
• Second-chance hiring
• Safety training
• Automation training
• AI training
• Career pathway development
• Parent and educator outreach
Other (please specify)
7.
What role should the Virginia Wood Council play? (Select up to three)
• Coordinate existing workforce efforts
• Promote careers in forestry and forest products
• Identify workforce gaps and industry needs
• Advocate for workforce funding and policy
• Connect industry with educators
• Support development of career pathways
• Share workforce data and best practices
• Convene industry and education partners
Other (please specify)
8.
May we contact you if we have follow up questions?
Yes
No
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