Regional Hiring Survey

Principal Investigator:	Heath J. Prince, PhD
Sponsor(s):	Austin Regional Manufacturers Association
Project Duration:	April 2017 – December 2017
Description:	The Ray Marshall Center (RMC) will partner with the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA) to conduct a survey of manufacturing employers operating within the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area in order to learn more about their workforce needs. RMC will work with ARMA to develop a customized survey that would provide new insights on a range of manufacturing workforce issues, e.g.: What strategies are local manufacturers using to recruit qualified workers? Which occupations are currently most difficult to recruit for? Currently, what are the most in-demand skills and credentials that local manufacturers are seeking? Which occupations do local manufacturers anticipate experiencing growing demand over the next 2-3 years? What skills do local manufacturers anticipate needing over the next 5-10 years? How are local manufacturers investing in upskilling their current workforce? Which occupations are experiencing the highest turnover? Our aim with this study is to provide ARMA with a clear understanding of the current and emerging skill needs of area manufacturers, as well as a more complete picture of the resources available locally to help manufacturers meet their skill needs.
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