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Room for Growth - Upskilling Trends in the US

This survey is administered by UpSkill America at the Aspen Institute. We seek to understand how employers are planning and programming in support of skill development for employees, especially frontline employees. Your answers are anonymous--all information you share here will be released in aggregate. At the end of this survey, we ask you to indicate your interest in being in touch with a researcher to share your insights. If you have an upskilling story you'd like to tell, please consider checking yes!
1.What is your role at your organization?
2.What is your organization's type?
3.What is your organization's primary industry?
4.In which US state is your organization's headquarters located?
5.Size of your organization's US-based workforce?
6.Approximately how long has your organization been in operation?
7.Approximately what share of your workforce is in frontline or non-supervisory roles?
8.For roles in your organization that do not require degrees for licensing purposes, select the option that best describes your organization:
9.How does your organization use non-degree credentials (digital badges, certificates, certifications) in talent decisions?
Fully describes us
Mostly describes us
Somewhat describes us
Does not describe us at all
Not sure/not applicable
Our hiring managers and HR staff understand the relevance and quality of non-degree credentials
We have clear criteria for how non-degree credentials factor into hiring and promotion decisions
Our organization's training and development programs are designed to result in credentials upon completion
10.Overall, how would you describe your organization's current situation?
11.Do you believe your organization's current workforce has the skills needed to meet the demands of your organization over the next 3-5 years?
12.Please rate the following talent challenges for your organization over the last year.
Urgent Challenge
Significant Challenge
Sometimes a Challenge
Not a Challenge for My Organization
Replacing experienced workers due to retirements
Retention of employees/loss of talent to competitors
Participation in and/or completion of training or professional development (low take-up)
Cost of training and education (financial constraints)
Maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace
Current employees lack needed skills (technical or soft skills)
Finding and hiring candidates with solid skills (technical and durable)
13.Has the rise of AI-generated application materials affected your hiring processes? (all that apply)
14.Does your organization provide education and training opportunities for employees?
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