2020 TYP Employer Survey

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* 1. Please provide us with your contact information.

Name

Company

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. What is your industry classification?

Agriculture

Mining

Construction

Manufacturing

Transportation

Communications

Utilities

Wholesale Products

Insurance/Real Estate

Retailer

Finance

Service (Includes hospitality and personal services)

Public Administration (Includes gov't, law enforcement and administrative work)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How many full time employees work at your business?

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* 4. How many part-time employees work at your organization?

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* 5. Are you familiar with the Topeka Youth Project and Jobs for Young Adults?

Yes

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* 6. If yes, how did you hear about the Topeka Youth Project. Please check as many as apply.

Facebook

Instagram

Tik Tok

Twitter

Linked In

TYP website

Co-worker or boss told me about it

Familiy member participated or told me about it

School teacher or counselor told me about it

Newspaper article or press release

A friend

I don't remember

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How old are you?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 8. What are the greatest challenges you face with hiring young people for your organization. Please check all that apply.

Lack of interpersonal skills like communication, teamwork, conflict resolution or problem-solving

Lack of training or education for the position

Lack of any work experience

Problems with dependent care

No transportation to and from work

Struggle with physical health and wellness (Can't pass a drug test)

Behavior problems/bad attitudes

Unfamiliar with world of work/unrealistic expectations

All of our positions require specialized training or a degree

Please describe other challenges you face below.

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* 9. What are the greatest challenges you think young people face to find or keep employment?

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* 10. What ideas/programs would you like to see to help improve youth employment in our community?

How to write a resume and cover letter

How to approach employers

How to do interviews

Volunteer positions or job shadowing to explore different careers

Using social media in your job search

Guest employers/Mock interviews

Personal responsibility on the job

Teamwork, communication and conflict resolution for the workplace

Worklife balance and stress management

Finance and budgeting (understanding their timesheet, paycheck and personal finance)

Employment standards, rights and responsibilities

Career exploration/skills assessment

Learning tips and strategies for on the job/how to shine as a new employee

Where to go for help in the community

Transportation solutions for job search and getting to and from work

Help arranging childcare

Health and wellness/recreation

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* 11. Are there any other ideas, suggestions or comments you have that are important for youth employment services?

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* 12. Does your company or organization currently offer the following to youth in the Topeka area? Please check all that apply.

Paid internships

Unpaid internships or volunteer opportunities

Mentoring programs

Apprentice programs

Job shadowing

Seasonal opportunities

Encourage volunteerism with your employees

Matching grants

Competitive wages

Part time employee benefits

Tuition support/scholarships

Flexible hours

Other (any other programming targeting youth)

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* 13. Does your organization allocate dollars to new employee development and training?

Yes

Other (please briefly describe those programs)

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* 14. Is your company or organization currently working with any other youth oriented agency?

Yes

Other (if yes, please tell us whom)

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* 15. My organization is currently a member of the Greater Topeka Partnership.

Yes

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* 16. My organization is currently a member of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.

Yes