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Albany COVID Recovery Task Force: Workforce Development and Small Business Challenges, Lecture notes of Public Health

The challenges faced by the City of Albany in workforce development, access to training programs, and small business recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Issues include insufficient resources, digital gaps, and eligibility issues. The document also highlights concerns related to public safety, community revitalization, and equity in the built environment.

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City of Albany COVID Recovery Task Force Public Survey #1
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Q1 Which of the following describes you? (Select all that apply)
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Q1 Which of the following describes you? (Select all that apply)

Answered: 444 Skipped: 1

City of Albany Resident

Capital Region Resident

Local Employee

Local Business Owner

Non-Profit/Agen cy...

Local Student

Parent/Caregive r

Healthcare Provider

Artist

Teacher/Educati on...

Landlord/Commer cial Propert...

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Total Respondents: 444

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

City of Albany Resident

Capital Region Resident

Local Employee

Local Business Owner

Non-Profit/Agency Representative

Local Student

Parent/Caregiver

Healthcare Provider

Artist

Teacher/Education Administrator

Landlord/Commercial Property Owner

Other (please specify)

Government

Other (please specify)

Nonprofit

Education

Social & Human Services

Arts & Entertainment

Healthcare

Economic Development

Retailers & Other Small...

Housing

Workforce Development

Technology

Tourism & Hospitality

Child Care

Labor & Construction

Restaurants

Corporate & Commercial

Banking & Finance

Industrial & Light...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Total Respondents: 439

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Government

Other (please specify)

Nonprofit

Education

Social & Human Services

Arts & Entertainment

Healthcare

Economic Development

Retailers & Other Small Businesses

Housing

Workforce Development

Technology

Tourism & Hospitality

Child Care

Labor & Construction

Restaurants

Corporate & Commercial

Banking & Finance

Industrial & Light Manufacturing

TOTAL 429

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Workforce/Labor/Employment

Other (please specify)

Operating Revenue

Childcare

Internet/Digital Platform Access

Healthcare (Physical & Mental)

Social & Human Services

Housing

Supply Chain/Inventory

Eviction Prevention/Delinquency Assistance

Entrepreneurial/Business Start Up Support

Education/Training

Transportation

Q4 How would you describe the impacts of COVID-19 on you or your

business/organization? Please describe the largest unmet need selected

above including ongoing specific financial needs.Please identify the

impacts below – use specific numbers, needs or examples where possible

(250 word max).

Answered: 298 Skipped: 147

High Priority Priority Low Priority

Insufficient staffing in...

Low trust in government a...

Access to trusted and...

Inequities in the public...

Low diversity representati...

Access to bilingual...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

HIGH

PRIORITY

PRIORITY LOW

PRIORITY

TOTAL WEIGHTED

AVERAGE

Insufficient support for mental health issues

Health disparities in communities of color and low-income communities

Lack of universal access to healthy food

Ability to reach traditionally underserved individuals

Access to health care for people experiencing homelessness

Insufficient staffing in healthcare workforce, particularly in clinical nursing and entry-level employment

Low trust in government and institutions creating difficulties reaching minority communities about health issues

Access to trusted and culturally-sensitive community health advocates and coordinators

Inequities in the public health risk between essential and remote workers

Low diversity representation across all levels in health care professions

Access to bilingual medical and mental health specialists and staff

Q7 Please rank the following “Assistance to Workers and Families –

Education/ Workforce/ Human Services” needs:

Answered: 431 Skipped: 14

Non-competitive salaries in...

Insufficient access to...

Academic and social-emoti...

Access to the internet/bro...

Shortage of qualified an...

Access to workforce...

Insufficient workforce...

Awareness of and access t...

Ability to re-start...

Access to diverse...

Access to trusted and...

Lost connections ...

Insufficient/in accessible...

HIGH

PRIORITY

PRIORITY LOW

PRIORITY

TOTAL WEIGHTED

AVERAGE

Non-competitive salaries in fields critically in need of staffing, such as childcare and education

Insufficient access to affordable, enriching childcare options to allow individuals to return to the workforce

Academic and social-emotional impacts on children

Access to the internet/broadband (hardware and service)

Shortage of qualified and available workforce to meet employment demand across multiple sectors

Access to workforce development and training programs to facilitate career advancement or career transitions

Insufficient workforce development resources for individuals aged 25+

Awareness of and access to available services for newly unemployed or low-income individuals

Ability to re-start successful pre-pandemic initiatives

Access to diverse employment opportunities/industries

Access to trusted and culturally-sensitive education, workforce and community service advocates and coordinators

Lost connections and confidence between service providers and historically underserved populations

Insufficient/inaccessible Human Services support to address traumatic impacts of 2020

Limited coordination among service providers to address impacts at scale

Low diversity in skilled construction trades professions

Lack of resources for operational activities for service providers

Access to services/resources for undocumented community members

Q8 What additional challenges and inequities exist within “Assistance to

Workers and Families – Education/ Workforce/ Human Services” sectors?

Please identify additional challenges below and their priority level (

word max).

Answered: 109 Skipped: 336

High Priority Priority Low Priority

Insufficient resources fo...

Awareness/Acces s to existin...

Impact of work from...

Access to qualified an...

Escalation of real estate...

Perception of alternative...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

HIGH

PRIORITY

PRIORITY LOW

PRIORITY

TOTAL WEIGHTED

AVERAGE

Public safety concerns including an escalation of gun violence, pandemic-related restrictions on community policing and anti- recidivism initiatives

Insufficient resources to address blighted properties and inequities in neighborhood investment

Insufficient resources to address community revitalization, programming, and public infrastructure needs

Historic inequities in the built environment, including housing, parks/open spaces, sidewalks, and amenities

Increased homelessness

Low homeownership rate, particularly among minorities

Insufficient resources for payment of unpaid rent and other financial obligations

Awareness/Access to existing resources for support and funding

Impact of work from home/hybrid schedules on the City’s restaurants and retailers

Access to qualified and diverse talent

Escalation of real estate development risk due to rising construction and labor costs, combined with an uncertain market

Perception of alternative mobility options like public transit and bike-share