Workforce Development Committee Priorities Survey

Help Shape the Future of Workforce Development

The Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee is working to identify its priorities for the coming year to plan programs, networking opportunities, and workforce initiatives that will benefit our members and the broader business community.

Your feedback will help us identify workforce challenges facing employers and organizations, prioritize the Committee's work, develop educational programming and resources, identify future event topics and speakers, and better understand how our community engages with the regional workforce development ecosystem.

Estimated Time: 4–5 minutes

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About You

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Which statement best describes your experience with local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs), American Job Centers, and other workforce development organizations?

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Workforce Challenges & Organizational Priorities

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Recruiting qualified employees
Employee retention / turnover
Skills shortages
Training and developing employees
Upskilling current employees
Reskilling employees for new or changing roles
Leadership development
Supervisor / manager development
Employee engagement
Artificial Intelligence and technology adoption
Succession planning
Compensation
Employee benefits
Workplace culture
Performance management
Employment law / HR compliance
Hiring and developing diverse talent
Hiring returning citizens
Hiring veterans
Hiring youth, interns, or recent graduates
Budget or resource limitations
Other

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Hiring new employees
Retaining existing employees
Upskilling employees
Reskilling employees
Developing managers and leaders
Preparing employees and managers to use AI effectively
Improving employee engagement and workplace culture
Workforce planning
Succession planning
Reducing turnover
Improving employee productivity
Developing stronger talent pipelines
Building partnerships with workforce development organizations
Accessing workforce development funding or incentives
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Workforce Development & Public Policy

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Apprenticeships and Registered Apprenticeships
Internship programs
Youth employment and career development
Returning citizen employment
Veteran employment
Disability inclusion
Small business workforce solutions
Employer and workforce organization partnerships
AI and the future of work
Digital skills training
Career pathways
Upskilling and reskilling initiatives
Workforce funding and grant opportunities
Economic mobility
Entrepreneurship
Employer education about available workforce development programs and resources
Other

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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs and funding
Apprenticeship policy
Skills-based hiring
Credentialing and professional certifications
Education and workforce alignment
Paid leave
Childcare and workforce participation
Occupational licensing
Immigration and workforce needs
Fair Chance / Second Chance hiring
Employer tax incentives
Workforce development grants and funding
Public-private partnerships
AI policy and its impact on workers and employers
I'm not familiar enough with workforce policy to identify priorities.
Other

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Chambers of Commerce
Workforce Development Boards
American Job Centers
Employers / Businesses
Local Government
State Government
Federal Government
Community Colleges
Universities
K–12 Schools
Nonprofits / Community-Based Organizations
Industry and Professional Associations
Labor Organizations
Economic Development Organizations
Other

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Future Workforce Development Programming

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Recruiting and hiring strategies
Employee retention
Leadership development
Supervisor and manager training
AI and the future of work
Upskilling and reskilling employees
Skills-based hiring
Apprenticeships and internship programs
Workforce funding, grants, and employer incentives
Navigating Workforce Development Boards and other workforce resources
Workforce policy and legislative updates
HR compliance and employment law
Employee engagement and workplace culture
Succession planning
Small business workforce solutions
Entrepreneurship and small business growth
Public-private partnerships
Returning citizen employment
Youth workforce development
Veterans' employment
Disability inclusion
Economic mobility and career pathways
Other

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Business CEOs and Executives
Small Business Owners
HR Leaders
Workforce Development Board representatives
Federal Government officials
State or Local Government officials
Economic Development professionals
U.S. Department of Labor representatives
Community College leaders
University faculty and researchers
Nonprofit / Community-Based Organization leaders
Chamber of Commerce leaders
AI and technology experts
Entrepreneurs
Industry experts
Individuals with lived workforce experience, such as returning citizens, veterans, apprentices, or career changers
Other

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Panel discussions
Fireside chats
Interactive workshops
Hands-on training sessions
Employer roundtables
Networking receptions
Breakfast briefings
Lunch & Learns
Half-day conferences
Full-day conferences
Virtual webinars
Hybrid events
Site visits to local employers or workforce organizations

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Committee Engagement

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Attend future Committee meetings
Serve on a working group
Help plan events
Recommend speakers or subject matter experts
Serve as a speaker or panelist
Sponsor an event or program
Host an event
Volunteer on Committee initiatives
Connect the Committee with workforce organizations or other potential partners
Receive Committee updates
I am not interested in becoming more involved at this time.