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.