Innovation Grant Training Survey

Welcome

Included in the “Strategic Innovations” grant awarded to the MABC/MC for 2016-17 is an allocation for training of incumbent workers. Since the funds for training grants are limited and we are expected to serve a minimum of 50 incumbent workers, we wish to seek updated feedback from our member manufacturers. The questions below will assist the MABC/MC Training Committee to prepare training opportunities in 2017 and evaluate the training grant applications.

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1. Please rank the following skills in terms of your current need: 10=critical, 5=moderate, 1=not a current need

	10 - Critical	9	8	7	6	5 - Moderate	4	3	2	1 - Not a current need
Soft Skills (teamwork/ collaboration, following directions, proper workplace conduct, Punctuality/ reliability)	Soft Skills (teamwork/ collaboration, following directions, proper workplace conduct, Punctuality/ reliability) 10 - Critical	Soft Skills (teamwork/ collaboration, following directions, proper workplace conduct, Punctuality/ reliability) 9	Soft Skills (teamwork/ collaboration, following directions, proper workplace conduct, Punctuality/ reliability) 8	Soft Skills (teamwork/ collaboration, following directions, proper workplace conduct, Punctuality/ reliability) 7	Soft Skills (teamwork/ collaboration, following directions, proper workplace conduct, Punctuality/ reliability) 6	Soft Skills (teamwork/ collaboration, following directions, proper workplace conduct, Punctuality/ reliability) 5 - Moderate	Soft Skills (teamwork/ collaboration, following directions, proper workplace conduct, Punctuality/ reliability) 4	Soft Skills (teamwork/ collaboration, following directions, proper workplace conduct, Punctuality/ reliability) 3	Soft Skills (teamwork/ collaboration, following directions, proper workplace conduct, Punctuality/ reliability) 2	Soft Skills (teamwork/ collaboration, following directions, proper workplace conduct, Punctuality/ reliability) 1 - Not a current need
Character (honest and truthful, work ethic/ motivation, respect of others, judgment, conscientiousness)	Character (honest and truthful, work ethic/ motivation, respect of others, judgment, conscientiousness) 10 - Critical	Character (honest and truthful, work ethic/ motivation, respect of others, judgment, conscientiousness) 9	Character (honest and truthful, work ethic/ motivation, respect of others, judgment, conscientiousness) 8	Character (honest and truthful, work ethic/ motivation, respect of others, judgment, conscientiousness) 7	Character (honest and truthful, work ethic/ motivation, respect of others, judgment, conscientiousness) 6	Character (honest and truthful, work ethic/ motivation, respect of others, judgment, conscientiousness) 5 - Moderate	Character (honest and truthful, work ethic/ motivation, respect of others, judgment, conscientiousness) 4	Character (honest and truthful, work ethic/ motivation, respect of others, judgment, conscientiousness) 3	Character (honest and truthful, work ethic/ motivation, respect of others, judgment, conscientiousness) 2	Character (honest and truthful, work ethic/ motivation, respect of others, judgment, conscientiousness) 1 - Not a current need
Adaptive (willing to learn, accept change, work alternative shifts)	Adaptive (willing to learn, accept change, work alternative shifts) 10 - Critical	Adaptive (willing to learn, accept change, work alternative shifts) 9	Adaptive (willing to learn, accept change, work alternative shifts) 8	Adaptive (willing to learn, accept change, work alternative shifts) 7	Adaptive (willing to learn, accept change, work alternative shifts) 6	Adaptive (willing to learn, accept change, work alternative shifts) 5 - Moderate	Adaptive (willing to learn, accept change, work alternative shifts) 4	Adaptive (willing to learn, accept change, work alternative shifts) 3	Adaptive (willing to learn, accept change, work alternative shifts) 2	Adaptive (willing to learn, accept change, work alternative shifts) 1 - Not a current need
Problem Solving/ Decision Making (make good decisions, creative, critical thinking, locates and uses resources, employs appropriate technology)	Problem Solving/ Decision Making (make good decisions, creative, critical thinking, locates and uses resources, employs appropriate technology) 10 - Critical	Problem Solving/ Decision Making (make good decisions, creative, critical thinking, locates and uses resources, employs appropriate technology) 9	Problem Solving/ Decision Making (make good decisions, creative, critical thinking, locates and uses resources, employs appropriate technology) 8	Problem Solving/ Decision Making (make good decisions, creative, critical thinking, locates and uses resources, employs appropriate technology) 7	Problem Solving/ Decision Making (make good decisions, creative, critical thinking, locates and uses resources, employs appropriate technology) 6	Problem Solving/ Decision Making (make good decisions, creative, critical thinking, locates and uses resources, employs appropriate technology) 5 - Moderate	Problem Solving/ Decision Making (make good decisions, creative, critical thinking, locates and uses resources, employs appropriate technology) 4	Problem Solving/ Decision Making (make good decisions, creative, critical thinking, locates and uses resources, employs appropriate technology) 3	Problem Solving/ Decision Making (make good decisions, creative, critical thinking, locates and uses resources, employs appropriate technology) 2	Problem Solving/ Decision Making (make good decisions, creative, critical thinking, locates and uses resources, employs appropriate technology) 1 - Not a current need
Company skills (learns/ understands company products, culture, procedures, health/safety standards)	Company skills (learns/ understands company products, culture, procedures, health/safety standards) 10 - Critical	Company skills (learns/ understands company products, culture, procedures, health/safety standards) 9	Company skills (learns/ understands company products, culture, procedures, health/safety standards) 8	Company skills (learns/ understands company products, culture, procedures, health/safety standards) 7	Company skills (learns/ understands company products, culture, procedures, health/safety standards) 6	Company skills (learns/ understands company products, culture, procedures, health/safety standards) 5 - Moderate	Company skills (learns/ understands company products, culture, procedures, health/safety standards) 4	Company skills (learns/ understands company products, culture, procedures, health/safety standards) 3	Company skills (learns/ understands company products, culture, procedures, health/safety standards) 2	Company skills (learns/ understands company products, culture, procedures, health/safety standards) 1 - Not a current need
Engineering	Engineering 10 - Critical	Engineering 9	Engineering 8	Engineering 7	Engineering 6	Engineering 5 - Moderate	Engineering 4	Engineering 3	Engineering 2	Engineering 1 - Not a current need
Production Operations (CNC, Industrial systems, process control, assembly, entry-level manufacturing, electro-mechanical, welding, etc.)	Production Operations (CNC, Industrial systems, process control, assembly, entry-level manufacturing, electro-mechanical, welding, etc.) 10 - Critical	Production Operations (CNC, Industrial systems, process control, assembly, entry-level manufacturing, electro-mechanical, welding, etc.) 9	Production Operations (CNC, Industrial systems, process control, assembly, entry-level manufacturing, electro-mechanical, welding, etc.) 8	Production Operations (CNC, Industrial systems, process control, assembly, entry-level manufacturing, electro-mechanical, welding, etc.) 7	Production Operations (CNC, Industrial systems, process control, assembly, entry-level manufacturing, electro-mechanical, welding, etc.) 6	Production Operations (CNC, Industrial systems, process control, assembly, entry-level manufacturing, electro-mechanical, welding, etc.) 5 - Moderate	Production Operations (CNC, Industrial systems, process control, assembly, entry-level manufacturing, electro-mechanical, welding, etc.) 4	Production Operations (CNC, Industrial systems, process control, assembly, entry-level manufacturing, electro-mechanical, welding, etc.) 3	Production Operations (CNC, Industrial systems, process control, assembly, entry-level manufacturing, electro-mechanical, welding, etc.) 2	Production Operations (CNC, Industrial systems, process control, assembly, entry-level manufacturing, electro-mechanical, welding, etc.) 1 - Not a current need
IT/ Technical (programming, network, Web, Social Media)	IT/ Technical (programming, network, Web, Social Media) 10 - Critical	IT/ Technical (programming, network, Web, Social Media) 9	IT/ Technical (programming, network, Web, Social Media) 8	IT/ Technical (programming, network, Web, Social Media) 7	IT/ Technical (programming, network, Web, Social Media) 6	IT/ Technical (programming, network, Web, Social Media) 5 - Moderate	IT/ Technical (programming, network, Web, Social Media) 4	IT/ Technical (programming, network, Web, Social Media) 3	IT/ Technical (programming, network, Web, Social Media) 2	IT/ Technical (programming, network, Web, Social Media) 1 - Not a current need

Other (please specify)

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2. Optional Question: (please skip to question 3, if you do not wish to answer) Please rank the following skills in terms of your current need: 10=critical, 5=moderate, 1=not a current need

	10 - Critical	9	8	7	6	5 - Moderate	4	3	2	1 - Not a current need
Math for occupational Technologies	Math for occupational Technologies 10 - Critical	Math for occupational Technologies 9	Math for occupational Technologies 8	Math for occupational Technologies 7	Math for occupational Technologies 6	Math for occupational Technologies 5 - Moderate	Math for occupational Technologies 4	Math for occupational Technologies 3	Math for occupational Technologies 2	Math for occupational Technologies 1 - Not a current need
Print Layout and Measurement for Machining	Print Layout and Measurement for Machining 10 - Critical	Print Layout and Measurement for Machining 9	Print Layout and Measurement for Machining 8	Print Layout and Measurement for Machining 7	Print Layout and Measurement for Machining 6	Print Layout and Measurement for Machining 5 - Moderate	Print Layout and Measurement for Machining 4	Print Layout and Measurement for Machining 3	Print Layout and Measurement for Machining 2	Print Layout and Measurement for Machining 1 - Not a current need
Manufacturing Basics	Manufacturing Basics 10 - Critical	Manufacturing Basics 9	Manufacturing Basics 8	Manufacturing Basics 7	Manufacturing Basics 6	Manufacturing Basics 5 - Moderate	Manufacturing Basics 4	Manufacturing Basics 3	Manufacturing Basics 2	Manufacturing Basics 1 - Not a current need
Lathe operations	Lathe operations 10 - Critical	Lathe operations 9	Lathe operations 8	Lathe operations 7	Lathe operations 6	Lathe operations 5 - Moderate	Lathe operations 4	Lathe operations 3	Lathe operations 2	Lathe operations 1 - Not a current need
Milling Operations	Milling Operations 10 - Critical	Milling Operations 9	Milling Operations 8	Milling Operations 7	Milling Operations 6	Milling Operations 5 - Moderate	Milling Operations 4	Milling Operations 3	Milling Operations 2	Milling Operations 1 - Not a current need
Solids (CAM) Modeling	Solids (CAM) Modeling 10 - Critical	Solids (CAM) Modeling 9	Solids (CAM) Modeling 8	Solids (CAM) Modeling 7	Solids (CAM) Modeling 6	Solids (CAM) Modeling 5 - Moderate	Solids (CAM) Modeling 4	Solids (CAM) Modeling 3	Solids (CAM) Modeling 2	Solids (CAM) Modeling 1 - Not a current need
CNC Operations	CNC Operations 10 - Critical	CNC Operations 9	CNC Operations 8	CNC Operations 7	CNC Operations 6	CNC Operations 5 - Moderate	CNC Operations 4	CNC Operations 3	CNC Operations 2	CNC Operations 1 - Not a current need
CNC Programming	CNC Programming 10 - Critical	CNC Programming 9	CNC Programming 8	CNC Programming 7	CNC Programming 6	CNC Programming 5 - Moderate	CNC Programming 4	CNC Programming 3	CNC Programming 2	CNC Programming 1 - Not a current need
Electrical Discharge Machining	Electrical Discharge Machining 10 - Critical	Electrical Discharge Machining 9	Electrical Discharge Machining 8	Electrical Discharge Machining 7	Electrical Discharge Machining 6	Electrical Discharge Machining 5 - Moderate	Electrical Discharge Machining 4	Electrical Discharge Machining 3	Electrical Discharge Machining 2	Electrical Discharge Machining 1 - Not a current need
Industrial Systems Drawings and Interpretation	Industrial Systems Drawings and Interpretation 10 - Critical	Industrial Systems Drawings and Interpretation 9	Industrial Systems Drawings and Interpretation 8	Industrial Systems Drawings and Interpretation 7	Industrial Systems Drawings and Interpretation 6	Industrial Systems Drawings and Interpretation 5 - Moderate	Industrial Systems Drawings and Interpretation 4	Industrial Systems Drawings and Interpretation 3	Industrial Systems Drawings and Interpretation 2	Industrial Systems Drawings and Interpretation 1 - Not a current need
Pumping Systems	Pumping Systems 10 - Critical	Pumping Systems 9	Pumping Systems 8	Pumping Systems 7	Pumping Systems 6	Pumping Systems 5 - Moderate	Pumping Systems 4	Pumping Systems 3	Pumping Systems 2	Pumping Systems 1 - Not a current need
Computer Aided Drafting/ CADD Graphics/ 2-D CADD/ 3-D CADD/ Advanced CADD	Computer Aided Drafting/ CADD Graphics/ 2-D CADD/ 3-D CADD/ Advanced CADD 10 - Critical	Computer Aided Drafting/ CADD Graphics/ 2-D CADD/ 3-D CADD/ Advanced CADD 9	Computer Aided Drafting/ CADD Graphics/ 2-D CADD/ 3-D CADD/ Advanced CADD 8	Computer Aided Drafting/ CADD Graphics/ 2-D CADD/ 3-D CADD/ Advanced CADD 7	Computer Aided Drafting/ CADD Graphics/ 2-D CADD/ 3-D CADD/ Advanced CADD 6	Computer Aided Drafting/ CADD Graphics/ 2-D CADD/ 3-D CADD/ Advanced CADD 5 - Moderate	Computer Aided Drafting/ CADD Graphics/ 2-D CADD/ 3-D CADD/ Advanced CADD 4	Computer Aided Drafting/ CADD Graphics/ 2-D CADD/ 3-D CADD/ Advanced CADD 3	Computer Aided Drafting/ CADD Graphics/ 2-D CADD/ 3-D CADD/ Advanced CADD 2	Computer Aided Drafting/ CADD Graphics/ 2-D CADD/ 3-D CADD/ Advanced CADD 1 - Not a current need
Kinematics	Kinematics 10 - Critical	Kinematics 9	Kinematics 8	Kinematics 7	Kinematics 6	Kinematics 5 - Moderate	Kinematics 4	Kinematics 3	Kinematics 2	Kinematics 1 - Not a current need
AC-DC Analysis	AC-DC Analysis 10 - Critical	AC-DC Analysis 9	AC-DC Analysis 8	AC-DC Analysis 7	AC-DC Analysis 6	AC-DC Analysis 5 - Moderate	AC-DC Analysis 4	AC-DC Analysis 3	AC-DC Analysis 2	AC-DC Analysis 1 - Not a current need
Electro/ Mechanical Systems	Electro/ Mechanical Systems 10 - Critical	Electro/ Mechanical Systems 9	Electro/ Mechanical Systems 8	Electro/ Mechanical Systems 7	Electro/ Mechanical Systems 6	Electro/ Mechanical Systems 5 - Moderate	Electro/ Mechanical Systems 4	Electro/ Mechanical Systems 3	Electro/ Mechanical Systems 2	Electro/ Mechanical Systems 1 - Not a current need
Troubleshooting and Repair	Troubleshooting and Repair 10 - Critical	Troubleshooting and Repair 9	Troubleshooting and Repair 8	Troubleshooting and Repair 7	Troubleshooting and Repair 6	Troubleshooting and Repair 5 - Moderate	Troubleshooting and Repair 4	Troubleshooting and Repair 3	Troubleshooting and Repair 2	Troubleshooting and Repair 1 - Not a current need
Basic Technical Skill	Basic Technical Skill 10 - Critical	Basic Technical Skill 9	Basic Technical Skill 8	Basic Technical Skill 7	Basic Technical Skill 6	Basic Technical Skill 5 - Moderate	Basic Technical Skill 4	Basic Technical Skill 3	Basic Technical Skill 2	Basic Technical Skill 1 - Not a current need
Statics and Strengths of Material	Statics and Strengths of Material 10 - Critical	Statics and Strengths of Material 9	Statics and Strengths of Material 8	Statics and Strengths of Material 7	Statics and Strengths of Material 6	Statics and Strengths of Material 5 - Moderate	Statics and Strengths of Material 4	Statics and Strengths of Material 3	Statics and Strengths of Material 2	Statics and Strengths of Material 1 - Not a current need
Robotics and Programmable Controls/ Robotic Systems	Robotics and Programmable Controls/ Robotic Systems 10 - Critical	Robotics and Programmable Controls/ Robotic Systems 9	Robotics and Programmable Controls/ Robotic Systems 8	Robotics and Programmable Controls/ Robotic Systems 7	Robotics and Programmable Controls/ Robotic Systems 6	Robotics and Programmable Controls/ Robotic Systems 5 - Moderate	Robotics and Programmable Controls/ Robotic Systems 4	Robotics and Programmable Controls/ Robotic Systems 3	Robotics and Programmable Controls/ Robotic Systems 2	Robotics and Programmable Controls/ Robotic Systems 1 - Not a current need
Fluid Power and Controls	Fluid Power and Controls 10 - Critical	Fluid Power and Controls 9	Fluid Power and Controls 8	Fluid Power and Controls 7	Fluid Power and Controls 6	Fluid Power and Controls 5 - Moderate	Fluid Power and Controls 4	Fluid Power and Controls 3	Fluid Power and Controls 2	Fluid Power and Controls 1 - Not a current need

Other (please specify)

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3. Which of the following workforce development initiatives is your organization currently engaged in?

WEDnet

Internship

Formal internal training

PA Registered Apprenticeship

Informal Apprenticeship

Leadership training

Partner with high school/technical schools, or BCCC & MCCC

Other (please specify)

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4. What are the biggest barriers your organization sees when working with new hires?

Lack of soft skills, maturity, interpersonal, interviewing, etc

Poor work ethic, lack of motivation

Communications, (clear, written and oral)

Job-specific skills

Ability to pass drug/ reference checks

Other (please specify)

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5. Which training topics are important to your management staff development plan?

Problem Solving/Decision Making Skills

Management Productivity Tools

Planning

Project Management

Sales/Customer Service

Other (please specify)

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6. Which Leadership skills would you be interested in providing to your organization?

Creating Culture (i.e. Alignment/Collaboration)

Negotiation skills

Communication skills (oral and written)

Managing people

Other (please specify)

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7. What are the most convenient days of the week to deliver the training sessions?

Weekdays (Monday through Friday)

Weekends

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8. When is the most convenient time to deliver the training sessions, and what is the desired length of sessions?

Morning

Afternoon

Evening (after the workday)

90 minutes

Half Day (4 hrs.)

Full Day (8 hrs.)

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9. Which location would work best for the training?

Your site

Bucks County Community College locations (classroom/lab)

Montgomery County Community College locations (classroom/la

Third party training site

Live Webcast or Online

Other (please specify)

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10. Please rank your top priorities for the partnership for the remainder of the 2016-17 fiscal year? (please use 1-10 scale: 10=highest)

Employee Training

N/A

Developing apprenticeships, internships, and earn/learn opportunities

N/A

Useful Presentations/ Discussion in Partnership meetings

N/A

New business opportunities, (referrals, customers, supplier)

N/A

Networking and information sharing, (best practices)

N/A

Discussing workforce needs and trends, (prepare for generational transition)

N/A

Developing a “common voice” for local, state, and federal government

N/A

Ensuring an adequate supply of manufacturing employees (e.g. youth outreach, job bank)

N/A

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* 1. Please rank the following skills in terms of your current need: 10=critical, 5=moderate, 1=not a current need

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* 2. Optional Question: (please skip to question 3, if you do not wish to answer) Please rank the following skills in terms of your current need: 10=critical, 5=moderate, 1=not a current need

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* 3. Which of the following workforce development initiatives is your organization currently engaged in?

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* 4. What are the biggest barriers your organization sees when working with new hires?

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* 5. Which training topics are important to your management staff development plan?

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* 6. Which Leadership skills would you be interested in providing to your organization?

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* 7. What are the most convenient days of the week to deliver the training sessions?

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* 8. When is the most convenient time to deliver the training sessions, and what is the desired length of sessions?

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* 9. Which location would work best for the training?

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* 10. Please rank your top priorities for the partnership for the remainder of the 2016-17 fiscal year? (please use 1-10 scale: 10=highest)

1. Please rank the following skills in terms of your current need: 10=critical, 5=moderate, 1=not a current need

2. Optional Question: (please skip to question 3, if you do not wish to answer) Please rank the following skills in terms of your current need: 10=critical, 5=moderate, 1=not a current need

3. Which of the following workforce development initiatives is your organization currently engaged in?

4. What are the biggest barriers your organization sees when working with new hires?

5. Which training topics are important to your management staff development plan?

6. Which Leadership skills would you be interested in providing to your organization?

7. What are the most convenient days of the week to deliver the training sessions?

8. When is the most convenient time to deliver the training sessions, and what is the desired length of sessions?

9. Which location would work best for the training?

10. Please rank your top priorities for the partnership for the remainder of the 2016-17 fiscal year? (please use 1-10 scale: 10=highest)