State of the CO Workforce - Employer Survey
Colorado Succeeds, Colorado Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Business Roundtable, Colorado Inclusive Economy, Colorado Technology Association, and Colorado Thrives are working together to create an alliance of business leaders invested in improving outcomes for Colorado learners and shaping the future of Colorado’s workforce. This survey is an effort to better understand the challenges that Colorado Businesses face in finding homegrown talent to meet their workforce needs. 
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Email *
Are you currently hiring? *
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If yes, how many openings?  
Over the past 12 months, has your organization: *
Yes
No
Struggled to find the talent you need
Struggled to find the talent you need LOCALLY
Had an increased need to hire talent
Had a decreased need to hire talent
Hired talent from a training provider other than out of high school or from a traditional college or university
Which positions (by job title) are hardest to fill and why?  *
Which educational attainments, degrees or certificates are needed by your organization? (Check all that apply) *
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Which durable skills are most lacking in potential employees? (Durable Skills: eg-communication, empathy, critical thinking; problem solving time management, etc.)      
Which technical skills are most lacking in potential employees?  Technical Skills:  eg-Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Social Media, Microsoft Office, Welding, JavaScript, etc.)                        
Describe where you source your best and/or most talent?  Why does it work well?   *
When recruiting, do you prioritize graduates of local schools/training providers?   *
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How strong are your connections to the following types of local training providers: 
4- Very Strong
3- Connected
2-Little connection but know about them
1-No knowledge or connection
Not applicable to what we do
High Schools
Non-traditional learning providers who offer short-term training
Local community college or technical school
Primarily 4-Year College or University
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Do you see gaps in the sort of education and training services that schools provide that need to be addressed to ensure you get the talent you need? If so, what specific gaps are there?
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How would you like to improve your relationships with learning providers?                      

Does your company hire based on skills (rather than degrees or credentials), sometimes known as skills-based hiring? How are you operationalizing this new talent strategy?

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What is your biggest workforce challenge?   *
What is your connection with career-connected learning opportunities?  *
Offer to high school students
Offer to postsecondary students
Offer to others
Are considering offering
Would like support to offer
Would like to learn more
Internships
Apprenticeships
Job Shadows
Your name *
Company *
How many people does your organization employ in Colorado?
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What is the zip code of your primary location? 
Would you:  *
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