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The Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network would like to better understand the workforce needs of Rhode Island's textile companies.
All responses are aggregated and confidential.
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How many people does your company employ?
(Required.)
5 or fewer
6-10
11-20
21-50
51-100
101-500
501+
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How many open positions do you currently have?
(Required.)
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What types of positions are currently available at your company? (Can choose more than one.)
(Required.)
Textile Machine Operators
Textile Machine Mechanics
Textile Technician
Textile Set-up Operator
Textile Printer Operator
Textile Engineer
Textile Operations Director/Manager/Lead
Textile Technologist/Quality Assurance
Textile Fabrication Technician
Textile CAD Artist/Designer
Textile Manager/Lead
Textile Chemist
Marketing / Communications
Sourcing
Sales
Project Management
Robotics
Industrial Sewer
Other (please specify)
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Are these positions contract or employee?
(Required.)
Contract
Employee
Contract for a trial period, then employee
Other (please specify)
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What are the salary ranges for the jobs you have available? (please choose all that apply)
(Required.)
$11.50 - $14.99/hr
$15.00 - $19.99/hr
$20.00 - $24.99/hr
$25.00 - $29.99/hr
$30.00 - $39.99/hr
$40.00 - $49.99 /hr
$50.00 +/hr
Other (please specify)
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What job roles are most difficult to fill in your company?
(Required.)
Executive Management (VP)
Director
Manager
Supervisor
Operator
Technician
Sales/Marketing
Other (please specify)
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Where do you currently advertise available jobs? (check all that apply)
(Required.)
Skills for RI Future
Craigslist
Company website
State-wide Print or Online News, for instance Boston Globe or ProJo
Linked In
JobsinRI
We Make RI
Radio/TV
Local or Regional Print or online News, for instance, Valley Breeze or Warwick Beacon
Other (please specify)
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What are the biggest obstacles to filling open positions?
(Required.)
Language barriers
Applicants lack the education or credentials for the position
Lack of transportation to worksite
No one applies
Applicants have no/limited experience with our equipment or machines
Applicants lack basic workplace skills (being on time, dressing for work, following instructions)
Lack of reliable childcare
Other (please specify)
Is there anything else you'd like us to know?
Name
Company
Email address