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Have you personally participated in, or referred someone to participate in a WPTI training program?

	Yes
	No

Was the training program: (check all that apply)

	Overall, delivered with high quality
	Reflective of current trends and issues related to Workforce Development
	Applicable to my/my employee's practices and skills
	A good balance of experiential learning, theory and applied practice principles

After participating in a WPTI training: (check all that apply)

	I/my employee could recall specific practice principles and strategies directly tied to the training program
	I/my employee could implement these specific practice principles and strategies to a positive effect
	I/my employee found that what was implemented was effective in improving individual/organizational performance over time

What training format is most appealing for you/your organization?

	Short term training, one or two days, that is local to my job
	Intermediate training, 2-3 days, spread out over a few weeks, that is local to my job
	College course-type training, a few hours one time per week for many weeks
	Retreat-type training, where I go away for a weekend
	2-3 day seminars where I get to travel or be out of the office for a block of time
	Combined Distance learning, where in-person training is complimented with take-home lessons, webinars, video conferencing or pod casts

What length of training (by session) is most appealing to you?

	Partial-day trainings which start in the morning
	Partial-day trainings which start in the afternoon
	Full-day trainings

Please describe your job seekers as-customers. (check all that apply)

	Youth
	Adult
	Persons who have a criminal record or have been incarcerated
	Persons who are recovering from substance abuse
	Persons with mental health issues
	Persons with a physical disability
	Persons with language barriers or with immigration concerns
	Persons who have been victims of domestic violence
	Persons who are homeless
	Persons who are mandated to participate

Please describe your employers as-customers. (check all that apply)

	Retail
	Manufacturing
	Hospitality/Service industry
	Construction trades
	other

Please check the training topics of most interest to you: (check all that apply)

	Job creation, development and placement (working with employers)
	Employment retention (including post-placement services)
	Job seeker assessment and engagement
	Soft skills training methods (including group facilitation skills)
	Updates on the NYC Economy (knowing where the jobs are for entry-level job seekers)
	Understanding employment law and human resources practices in the private, public and non-profit sectors
	Youth development principles for youth employment programs
	Working with job seekers who have hidden or visible disabilities (mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence)
	Working with job seekers who have criminal involvement
	Outcomes and performance management
	Assisting job seekers in developing social capital networks
	Asset-based approaches to motivating job seekers in employment programs
	Marketing and sales techniques to approaching employers
	Collaboration (between and within organizations)
	Supervising workforce development staff