|
Which of the following
stakeholder groups best defines you? |
%
|
Interested citizen
Representative of business/industry
Professional educator
Representative of local/state gov't.
Member of workforce board/agency
Other |
12
29
24
14
16
6
|
| In your opinion, how much
of a workforce shortage is there? |
% |
Not a shortage
Slight shortage
Moderate shortage
Large shortage |
9
19
46
26
|
| How critical, in the
overall scope of workforce development priorities, is it
to provide opportunities for students to learn in
workplace settings? |
% |
Not critical
Slightly critical
Moderately critical
Very critical
Extremely critical |
1
1
11
42
44
|
| Which job skill do you
most look for in an applicant? |
% |
Computer literacy
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Writing
Teamwork
Interpersonal relations
Technical
Other |
1
27
19
2
15
26
8
2
|
| What workforce
information is most important to collect? |
% |
"Skill sets"
needed to stay competitive in the labor force
Top 10 occupational trends for the region
Workforce data that is collected by county, industry
sector and demographic segment
Education/expertise needed in high demand fields
Other |
45
6
15
33
1
|
| How important is an
educational consortium to ensure our workforce has the
right skills to compete in the changing economy? |
% |
Not important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Very important
Extremely important |
0
1
14
33
51
|
| If one stakeholder must
lead, who needs to play the dominant role in any workforce
development effort? |
% |
Federal government
State & local government
Private sector
Educators
Other |
6
35
43
15
1
|
| On a scale from 1 (not a
priority) to 5 (highest priority), please rate the
following approaches to strengthen education and workforce
development |
Avg. |
Better coordination of
existing programs
Professional development for teachers
Improving standards in core subjects (the 3 R's)
Increase work-based learning in schools
Financial incentives for business-education partnerships
Vocational training |
3.8
4.1
4.3
4.0
3.4
4.0
|
| What institutions are
best addressing the workforce development problem in the
Tucson area? |
% |
Community colleges
Four-year universities
Workforce development boards/agencies
Local businesses
Local & state government
Federal government
Vocational/technical training programs |
35
6
28
11
8
1
12
|
| What is the biggest
weakness regarding the region's labor force and employment
opportunities? |
% |
Poor connection between
education/training providers & business
Out-migration of educated and skilled workers to other
cities
Too many entry-level jobs with no career potential
Lack of information about career opportunities in the
region
Other |
39
13
34
10
4
|
| Please rate the following
recommendations on a scale from 1 (least important) to 5
(most important) |
Avg. |
| Investment through
business-education partnerships at K-12 & community
college levels |
4.1
|
| Clearly stated objectives
for growth & development - align assessments to
objectives |
3.5
|
| Increased funding for
education |
4.3
|
| More preparation for
decision-making at a younger level (middle school) |
3.6
|
