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Defense & Homeland Security 2021 Workforce Needs Survey

Pre-COVID-19, Florida employers told us a skilled workforce was the top priority for 2020...then COVID happened. While vaccines are on the way, a return to some sense of normality will take time, and we anticipate Florida's workforce needs will continue to be a top issue.

The Defense & Homeland Security Industry is vital to Florida's economy and requires a high-quality workforce. A strong talent pool is our best long-term economic development strategy and is crucial to becoming the 10th largest economy by 2030. We need your help to understand your company's evolving workforce needs and the impact the pandemic is having on your recruiting and training goals. The results of the survey will be incorporated into the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2021 Florida Workforce Needs Study.

Please complete the survey below:

1. Over the next year, do you expect to hire new employees in Florida?
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2. Generally speaking, when you hire new employees, are they ready to work or do they need additional skills training?
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If “additional skills training is needed”, please explain.

3. Which of the following do you believe will be disruptive for your business over the next 10 years? Select all that apply.

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Changes in core technologies
Workforce generational shifts
Artificial intelligence
Do not anticipate disruptions
Unsure

If you indicated you anticipate disruptions over the next 10 years, have these potential disruptions been impacted or accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

4. How have you modified your talent development and/or strategies due to changes in technology?
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5. How concerned are you about the lack of key skills (employability skills, soft skills, digital skills) as a threat to your business?
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6. Is your organization currently engaged in any public-private partnerships regarding workforce training or skills development, including partnerships with local universities, community/state colleges, technical centers/colleges, or local workforce training organizations?
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7. Does your company provide work-based learning opportunities?
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If you selected yes, please indicate the work-based learning opportunities (internships, practicum, on the job learning, career mentorship) provided by your company. Select all that apply.

	Paid	Unpaid	Both Paid and Unpaid	Not Applicable
	Type
High school students	High school students: Type: Paid	High school students: Type: Unpaid	High school students: Type: Both Paid and Unpaid	High school students: Type: Not Applicable
State university students	State university students: Type: Paid	State university students: Type: Unpaid	State university students: Type: Both Paid and Unpaid	State university students: Type: Not Applicable
State college students	State college students: Type: Paid	State college students: Type: Unpaid	State college students: Type: Both Paid and Unpaid	State college students: Type: Not Applicable
Private university students	Private university students: Type: Paid	Private university students: Type: Unpaid	Private university students: Type: Both Paid and Unpaid	Private university students: Type: Not Applicable
International students	International students: Type: Paid	International students: Type: Unpaid	International students: Type: Both Paid and Unpaid	International students: Type: Not Applicable
Other	Other: Type: Paid	Other: Type: Unpaid	Other: Type: Both Paid and Unpaid	Other: Type: Not Applicable

If you provide work-based learning opportunities, what are the conditions under which these programs have been successful?

From your experience, what are best practices in the design, implementing and evaluation of work-based learning programs?

8. Do you anticipate the need to provide your current employees with reskilling/upskilling to meet emerging workforce needs?
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9. Is your company currently investing in digital (online/virtual) training?
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10. Does your company provide tuition reimbursement for reskilling workers?
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If you selected yes, at what point in their tenure are employees able to access tuition reimbursement?

What percentage of workers take advantage of these programs?

11. Are you aware of state and/or federal programs to help train employees?
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If you selected yes, does your organization participate? Why or why not?

Please provide the name of any state and/or federal programs your company uses to help train employees.

If you selected no, are you interested in learning more?

12. The Florida Chamber Foundation leaders want Florida to have the best trained workforce in America. What could Florida leaders do to be a partner in providing education and training to your business and industry?
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13. What role has the pandemic played in your talent development and/or hiring strategies?
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14. If you were in charge of training Florida’s future workforce, what would you do to make Florida the best place on the planet for a talented workforce?
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15. County in which your company is located (required):
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16. Email Address (optional):
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17. Company Name (optional):