Jackson County Amplify Tour Survey

The results of this survey will be reviewed during the meeting in Jackson County. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in an open dialogue on subjects unique to their region. If your organization is not located within the region, but actively works within this region, your participation in this survey is also welcomed. This survey is 14 questions in length and should take approximately 12 minutes to complete. While we hope you will complete the entire survey, you are welcome to respond only to questions applicable to you and/or your organization. This survey is 14 questions in length and should take approximately 12 minutes to complete. While we hope you will complete the entire survey, you are welcome to respond only to questions applicable to you and/or your organization.

1. Mississippi's economy is headed in the right direction.

Strongly disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly agree

2. Mississippi is doing a good job preparing the workforce that businesses need.

Strongly disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly agree

3. Mississippi has an environment that encourages entrepreneurs and businesses to innovate.

Strongly disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly agree

4. Access to affordable/quality childcare is a barrier to entering the workforce.

Strongly disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly agree

5. The Mississippi Gulf Coast's economy is headed in the right direction.

Strongly disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly agree

6. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is doing a good job preparing the workforce that businesses need.

Strongly disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly agree

7. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has an environment that encourages entrepreneurs and businesses to innovate.

Strongly disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly agree

Multiple Choice Questions

8. Investments in Mississippi's transportation infrastructure are important to get products and services to customers. Where do you think Mississippi should be concentrating its investments?

Building and maintaining roads and bridges

Ports

Expanding freight rail

Improving aviation

Other

9. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the increasing importance of broadband infrastructure to the continuity of the economy, health care, education, and our government. As Mississippi seeks greater broadband access for under-served communities, who is leading the expansion efforts in your region?

Private sector

Federal government

State government

Local government

Partnership between all the above

Do not know

10. What is the best way for Mississippi to improve advanced manufacturers in your region?

Increase the number of business ready sites for development

Offer more attractive economic development incentives

Build the workforce of the future for these opportunities

Invest in research and development to grow these opportunities organically

Other

11. Which of these tools would be the most helpful for your business to encourage hiring veterans as they transition out of the military?

Veterans mentoring services (Create onboarding programs to assist transition of veteran new hires)

Career assistance (job fairs, resume building, interview prep, etc.)

Standard definition of military skill sets that translate to civilian industries

Tax incentives for hiring veterans

Other

12. What is Mississippi’s greatest barrier to affordable and quality housing?

Low inventory

Population density

Regulatory structure

Insurance

Housing Cost

Other

Please Rank the following Questions

13. What is most appealing to you regarding Mississippi's business climate?

Please rank your top three answers in 10a - 10c.

13a. Based on the "Business Climate" question above, please click on your FIRST choice from the list below:

Talented workforce

Tax structure & incentives

Transportation infrastructure

Geographic location

13b. Based on the "Business Climate" question above, please click on your SECOND choice from the list below:

Talented workforce

Tax structure & incentives

Transportation infrastructure

Geographic location

13c. Based on the "Business Climate" question above, please click on your THIRD choice from the list below:

Talented workforce

Tax structure & incentives

Transportation infrastructure

Geographic location

14. What is the most important component of health care to businesses and their workforce?

Please rank your top three answers in 11a - 11c.

14a. Based on the "Healthcare/Workforce" question above, please click on your FIRST choice from the list below:

Accessibility

Affordability and the total cost of care

Quality of care

Healthy workforce

Health care mandates and regulations

14b. Based on the "Healthcare /Workforce" question above, please click on your SECOND choice from the list below:

Accessibility

Affordability and the total cost of care

Quality of care

Healthy workforce

Health care mandates and regulations

14c. Based on the "Healthcare/Workforce" question above, please click on your THIRD choice from the list below:

Accessibility

Affordability and the total cost of care

Quality of care

Healthy workforce

Health care mandates and regulations

15. Which area do you think has the most impact on Mississippi's overall economic competitiveness?

Please rank your top three answers in 12a - 12c.

15a. Based on the "Overall Competitiveness " question, above please click on your FIRST choice from the list below:

Workforce and Workforce Training

Education - K-12

Education - Post Secondary Education

Business Climate

Transportation

Health Care

Innovation & Technology

Talent Retention and Attraction

Advanced Manufacturing

15b. Based on the "Overall Competitiveness " question above, please click on your SECOND choice from the list below:

Workforce and Workforce Training

Education - K-12

Education - Post Secondary Education

Business Climate

Transportation

Health Care

Innovation & Technology

Talent Retention and Attraction

Advanced Manufacturing

15c. Based on the "Overall Competitiveness " question above, please click on your THIRD choice from the list below:

Workforce and Workforce Training

Education - K-12

Education - Post Secondary Education

Business Climate

Transportation

Health Care

Innovation & Technology

Talent Retention and Attraction

Advanced Manufacturing

16. Which of the following would have the most impact on bridging the gap that exists between education and workforce?

Please rank your top three answers in 13a - 13c.

16a. Based on the "Bridging the Gap" question above, please click on your FIRST choice from the list below:

K-12 accountability model that balances, academics and careers

Increasing access to financial aid

Providing information on career pathways for middle school students

Providing work base learning opportunities

16b. Based on the "Bridging the Gap" question above, please click on your SECOND choice from the list below:

K-12 accountability model that balances, academics and careers

Increasing access to financial aid

Providing information on career pathways for middle school students

Providing work base learning opportunities

16c. Based on the "Bridging the Gap" question above, please click on your THIRD choice from the list below:

K-12 accountability model that balances, academics and careers

Increasing access to financial aid

Providing information on career pathways for middle school students

Providing work base learning opportunities

17. Which method do you feel is the most effective way to equip career coaches to bridge the gap between business and education, thereby better preparing students for the workforce?

Please rank your top three answers in 14a - 14c.

17a. Based on the "Career Coach" question above, please click on your FIRST choice from the list below.

Providing specialized training and workshops for career coaches

Establishing mentorship programs between business professionals and educators

Integrating business-specific curriculum into educational programs

Implementing job-shadowing opportunities for students

Offering networking events and industry connections for career coaches and educators

17b. Based on the "Career Coach" question above, please click on your SECOND choice from the list below.

Providing specialized training and workshops for career coaches

Establishing mentorship programs between business professionals and educators

Integrating business-specific curriculum into educational programs

Implementing job-shadowing opportunities for students

Offering networking events and industry connections for career coaches and educators

17c. Based on the "Career Coach" question above, please click on your THIRD choice from the list below.

Providing specialized training and workshops for career coaches

Establishing mentorship programs between business professionals and educators

Integrating business-specific curriculum into educational programs

Implementing job-shadowing opportunities for students

Offering networking events and industry connections for career coaches and educators

Please list the County you represent.(Required)

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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Jackson County Amplify Tour Survey

Multiple Choice Questions

Please Rank the following Questions

13. What is most appealing to you regarding Mississippi's business climate?

14. What is the most important component of health care to businesses and their workforce?

15. Which area do you think has the most impact on Mississippi's overall economic competitiveness?

16. Which of the following would have the most impact on bridging the gap that exists between education and workforce?

17. Which method do you feel is the most effective way to equip career coaches to bridge the gap between business and education, thereby better preparing students for the workforce?

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