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ATLAS Survey Questions – Biloxi

ATLAS Survey Questions - Biloxi

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SECTION 1: BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Talent Pipeline: Improving the talent pipeline process is essential for organizations aiming to attract, develop, and retain skilled employees. Below are some questions and considerations that can help identify potential improvements in our state’s talent pipeline:
Where do you usually find your new employees? (Select all that apply)
What do you perceive as the greatest gaps in employability/essential skills among potential employees? (Select all that apply)
What method of training would your company prefer for upskilling employees?

What are the most effective work-based learning opportunities? (Select all that apply)

Career and Technical Education (CTE) at the K-12 level and Community College; Both MDE and the Community College board administer Perkins funds for CTE programs. The following questions are designed to help these organizations better connect to their communities and businesses.
How involved is your business in the local K–12 CTE advisory committee?

How involved is your business in the local Community college CTE/workforce programs?

What would your preferred method be for participating in an advisory committee for CTE, either at the K-12 level or the community college level?

As a member of the advisor committee, which of the following would you be open to assisting with? (Select all that apply)
What benefits does your company derive from attending advisory meetings? (Please select all that apply)
If you are not currently involved in advisory meetings, what barriers prevent your participation? (Please select all that apply)
What data points would be most useful for business/industry in supporting schools and students?

What makes a high-quality CTE program from your perspective, and what skills should be prioritized? (Please select all that apply.)

Mississippi Department of Employment Securities (MDES): The goal of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is to help Mississippians get jobs. Through their network of WIN Job Centers, MDES matches qualified, prospective employees with employers. The following questions will provide MDES with a better understanding of how employers can better use their services.
Do you have a clear understanding of WIOA services?
Has your business used any Dislocated Worker Services provided by MDES?
Has your business used any Dislocated Worker Services provided by MDES?
If you answered yes to the previous question about how many times has your business used the service?
Has your business used any Youth-In-School Services?
If you answered yes to the previous question about how many times has your business used the service?
Has your business used any Youth-Out-of-School Services provided by MDES?
If you answered yes to the previous question about how many times has your business used the service?
Has your business used any Wagner Peyser labor exchange provided by MDES?
If you answered yes to the previous question about how many times your business has used the service?
Would you be interested in training or one-on-one discussions to better understand the available data provided by MDES? d

Adult Education at the Mississippi Community College Board: The Office of Adult Education (OAE) is strategically shaping its plan to administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 – Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA). This plan positions the OAE as the pivotal agency responsible for overseeing the allocation of funds to eligible providers and ensuring program and performance oversight. The overarching objective is to propel adult education and literacy services throughout the state, aligning with the goals outlined in the State Plan. The following questions will provide Adult Education with better insight on how to use funding to achieve their objectives.
Have you ever partnered with a local adult education provider for employee training, recruitment, or skill-up programs?
Are you aware of adult education programs or services available in your community or region?
What basic skills do you find difficult to source in potential employees? (Select all that apply)
What minimum competencies or assessments would give you confidence to hire someone without a High School Equivalency (HSE)? (Select all that apply)
Would short-term credentials or certifications help adult learners accelerate on the path to employment in your industry/business?
What support/supports would you need from adult education or workforce partners to feel confident hiring and training workers without an HSE? (Select all that apply)
Would you consider partnering with adult education to offer classes for contextualized basic skills training?
Would training for adult learners that happens at the workplace, either hybrid or online, help more employees participate?

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SECTION 2: EDUCATION RELATED PRACTITIONERS

Talent Pipeline
What do you perceive as the greatest gaps for graduates in their postsecondary experience – career, college, or military (Select all that apply):
What are the most effective work-based learning opportunities for students? (Select all that apply)

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

How many business and industry partners are involved at an advisory committee in your school/CTE programs?
What areas do your advisory board members participate in the most? (Select all that apply)
What data points would be most useful for educators when collaborating with business and industry partners? (Select all that apply)
From your perspective, what makes a high-quality CTE program, and which skills should be prioritized? (Select all that apply)
From your perspective, what makes a high-quality high school graduate, and which skills or attributes should be prioritized? (Select all that apply)
Does the local CTE center allow non-public school students to participate in the pathways offered at the center?
Do non-public school students currently attend the local CTE center?
If yes to the previous question, in which pathway do they participate? (Select all that apply)

Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES)

Do you use or reference MDES Labor Market Information (LMI) to inform your programs or instruction?
Would you be interested in training or one-on-one discussions to better understand and use the data provided by MDES?

Adult Education (Mississippi Community College Board)

Are you aware of adult education programs or services available in your community or region?
What basic skills do you find most difficult to develop or reinforce in your students? (Select all that apply)
Would you consider partnering with a training provider to offer workforce training, or adult education, courses to the community after normal school hours?

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