1.Which best describes your perspective?

Business owner/employer

Employee

Job seeker

Educator/training provider

Workforce/community organization

Student

Retired resident

Other

2.From your perspective, what is the biggest workforce challenge facing Martin County today?

Finding qualified workers

Employee retention/turnover

Wages and cost of living

Housing affordability

Childcare availability/cost

Transportation

Skills or training gaps

Lack of awareness of local career opportunities

Attracting younger workers

Other (please specify)

3.Compared with two years ago, do you think Martin County’s workforce environment has:

Improved significantly

Improved somewhat

Stayed about the same

Become somewhat more challenging

Become significantly more challenging

Unsure

4.What would have the greatest impact on strengthening Martin County’s workforce?

More affordable/workforce housing

Expanded education and training programs

Better connections between employers and schools

More competitive wages and benefits

More childcare options

Improved transportation

Greater awareness of local careers

More internships/apprenticeships

Other (please specify)

5.What is one workforce issue or opportunity you think Martin County should be paying more attention to?