In order for Florida to be successful in creating and strengthening access to high-quality career pathways, TODAY, we invite you to provide us with deeper insight into what employers need, and are doing, to provide job skills training to your workforce.

Last year, the Florida Chamber Foundation released the 2021 Florida Workforce Needs Study which provided a deep dive into the impacts of COVID-19 on Florida’s industries and talent. This year, we will be releasing a follow-up research effort known as the Florida Workforce Needs Study 2.0. This two-year research program will further examine the lasting impacts of the pandemic on your workforce needs and challenges, and provide insight into how Florida businesses and educational institutions can partner to advance the hard and soft skills needed to narrow Florida’s workforce skills gaps and improve our talent pipeline.

Please take 10 minutes to participate in the Florida Workforce Needs Survey 2.0 – Part One “Addressing Florida’s Hiring, Recruitment, Community Partnerships, and Skills Gaps.” We want to continue to engage with you to understand your company’s evolving workforce needs and how we can work collectively as a business community to secure Florida’s talent. Throughout the duration of our research period, you will receive additional surveys which will help to provide the baseline for this important study. A stronger talent pipeline, and a focus on the future of work will build a stronger Florida. Let’s learn from each other.

Take the Survey

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You may also receive a survey from our partners at CareerSource Florida, in partnership with the Department of Education and the Reimagining Education and Career Help (REACH) Office within the Executive Office of the Governor. Their survey aims to validate a preliminary (or draft) Credentials of Value list prescribed by House Bill 1507. The list consists of a variety of credentials aligned to priority occupations. The survey aims to understand whether these occupations and associated credentials are indeed the best or most accurate reflection of industry and industry’s needs. We invite you to take our survey, in addition to their survey, as the input received from both surveys will reveal more complete insight into Florida’s workforce demands.