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Workforce Survey2013

Columbus Technical College

Current Workforce

There is a large number of qualified applicants in the region.

There appears to be a lot of interest among job seekers in working in your industry.

The potential workforce in the region is well prepared academically.

It is difficult to hire workers due to competition from other employers.

New employees are able to meet basic employment conditions (i.e. attendance, work ethic, drug tests, etc.).

New employees are able to perform basic job tasks and skills.

New hires are challenged with non-workplace needs (i.e. transportation, child care, etc.).

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Current Workforce

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1= Strongly Disagree, 6=Strongly Agree

Academic Competencies

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Science and Technology literacy

Communication - listening and speaking

Critical and Analytical thinking

Active learning - applying existing knowledge to new situations

Basic Computer skills

1.0 2.0 3.0

3.0

2.4

2.5

2.1

2.7

2.4

2.6

2.2

2.9

2.8

2.4

2.4

3.0

2.9

2.9

2.9

Importance ofAcademic

Competencies

All Other

MFG Level of Importance: 1=Not Important, 3=Essential

Workplace Competencies

Teamwork

Adaptability/Flexibility

Customer Focus

Planning and Organization

Creative Thinking

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Working with tools and technology

1.0 2.0 3.0

2.9

2.7

2.4

2.1

2.0

2.5

3.0

2.8

2.8

2.9

2.7

2.5

2.8

2.7

Importance of Workplace Competencies

All Other

MFGLevel of Importance: 1=Not Important, 3=Essential

Retention Factors

Providing opportunities for career advancement

Having new employees with the right attributes/abilities in the first place

Providing the right on-the-job training

Providing staff development on skills and attributes necessary for advancement

Maintaining competitive employee benefits and wages

Competition from other employers in the region

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0

4.0

2.8

4.3

4.1

3.9

3.2

3.3

3.4

4.3

3.8

3.3

4.1

Level of Difficulty in Retaining Workers

All Other

MFG

Difficulty of Retaining Workers: 1=Not Difficult, 6=Serious Difficulty

Top Ten Competencies

6. Active Learning

7. Problem Solving

8. Math Skills

9. Writing Skills

10. Critical thinking

1. Reading

2. Working with tools & technology

3. Teamwork

4. Communication

5. Adaptablility/Flexibility

Top Ten Positions

(most difficult to fill)

6. Tool/Die

7. Welders/Fabricators

8. Supervisors

9. Engineers

10. Specialty Positions

1. Maintenance

2. Maintenance

3. Maintenance

4. Quality Technicians (Inspectors)

5. CNC Operators

Emerging Technologies/Tren

ds

• Computer Skills

• Industrial Tool Technology

• Simulations

• Cross Training

• CNC

• Automation

• 3D Design & Printing

• Work Ethics

Specific Programs for CTC

• Apprenticeship Program for Maintenance Positions

• Tool & Die

• Basic Life Skills (financial, communication, work ethics, etc.)

• OSHA/Safety

• Computer Skills

• Communication (oral & written)

• Train the Trainer

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Requirements Automated Manufacturing Skills Representative Manufacturing

Skills

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WORKETHICS

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Appearance Attendance Attitude Character Communication Cooperation Organizational Skills Productivity Respect Teamwork

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