Training Needs Assessment for Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Sector Industries

Training Needs and Access

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* 1. Which industry sector do you primarily work in?

Mining/Natural Resources

Energy production and sale

Renewable energy

Environmental goods

Environmental Consulting/Services

Manufacturing

Government/Regulator

Not for Profit

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What types of training do you believe are most needed for employees in your sector? Select all that apply

Technical skills training

Workforce development - strategies to link workers to employment through upskilling, training and long term career planning

Sustainable development practices

Environmental compliance

Human resource management

Work Integrated Learning - Connecting classroom learning with practical, real-world work experiences to enhance student skills, employability, and professional development. e.g. practicums, internships

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Rank the following areas in order of importance for training in your industry

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* 4. How would you rate the current availability of technical training programs in your industry?

Very poor

Poor

Average

Good

Very good

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* 5. How would you rate the value of work integrated learning? e.g. students/new comer learning on the job

Not at all valuable

Valuable

Extremely Valuable

N/A

Not at all valuable

Valuable

Extremely Valuable

N/A

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* 6. Have you participated in work integrated learning?

As a student learner

As a workplace mentor

As an employer

None of the above

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* 7. How would you rate the availability of work integrated learning opportunities?

Very poor

Poor

Average

Good

Very Good

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* 8. Are there worker shortages in your sector?

Yes

If yes, please specify what types of positions.