This year’s meeting will feature a presentation and panel discussion around: Using Data to Connect the Dots. The program will feature Chris White, Deputy Commissioner for Workforce Development, NYS Department of Labor. White will present and highlight the data points from the 2022 job seeker and employer survey. In total, 3,700 unique businesses responded to the survey, representing 16,150 business locations that employ nearly 540,000 workers (representing a median of 32 full or part-time individuals per business) which may include opportunities like climate change vacancy. 8,000 job seekers also responded to the survey.
Use the links below to review the survey results:
Job Seeker 2022 survey results > / Business 2022 survey results >
The survey revealed that 49% of businesses said that the lack of qualified candidates is the biggest obstacle to filling positions in 2022, about the same percentage as last year, but 42% said compensation was a barrier in 2022 while only 9% indicated it was a barrier in 2021. Forty percent of Job seekers, said they didn’t have the right degree, certificate, or credentials to obtain the job they wanted; another 33% said they had insufficient education or training to secure employment.
After the survey presentation, the panel will discuss how the data relates to local stakeholders, the insights and trends they’ve identified from an employer/educator/job seeker/student perspective and how they intend to use the information to strengthen the workforce.
Panelists include:
- Dr. Belinda Miles; President, Westchester Community College
- Dr. Marvin Krislov;President, Pace University
- Dr. Marsha Gordon,BCW Executive Director
- Michael Romita, WCA, Executive Director
Registration: This event will take place virtually using video conferencing technology. Anyone wishing to attend must pre-register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wpwdb-2022-virtual-annual-meeting-tickets-403091807447 Instructions on how to log on and participate will be sent in advance of the meeting date.