Labor Force Participation Survey

Labor Force Participation Survey

Northern Middle Tennessee Workforce Board
What county do you currently reside in?*

HoustonHumphreysMontgomeryStewartOther
If you selected other, please enter your county below:
Sex:*

MaleFemaleDo not wish to disclose
Age:*

16-2425-4041-5051-6464+
Current Educational Status:*

Less than High School DiplomaHigh School DiplomaSome College, No DegreeAssociates, Bachelors, Masters, etc.
Have you ever served in the Military?*

YesNo
If yes, are you retired?*

YesNoNot Applicable
If retired from Military, do you receive any disability payments connected to your service?*

YesNoNot Applicable
Are you currently employed or self-employed?*

Yes, EmployedYes, Self-EmployedNo
If no, are you looking for work or considering a return to work?*

YesNoNot Applicable
If no, why?*

RetiredDisabledFinancially secureReceiving public assistanceOtherNot Applicable
If other, please explain why:
If you selected that you do not want to work, why?
What are the barriers keeping you from becoming employed? Check all that apply:*

Can't find a job with suitable payReliable transportationCost of gasLack of childcare assistanceCan not afford childcareOnly want to work part timeLack of skillsNot ApplicableOther
If other, please explain:
If you selected that there are other barriers keeping you from going to work, please explain.
If you are currently looking for work, what hourly wage do you need to support you and family?*

$8-$10$11-$15$16-$20$21-$25$26-30$30+
Do you feel that you have adequate digital literacy skills?*

YesNo
What is the furthest distance you are willing to commute?*

Under 10 miles10-20 miles21-30 miles31-40 miles41+ miles
Would you be interested in a work-from-home opportunity?*

YesNo
What do you consider a fair hourly wage for work-from-home jobs?*

$8-10$11-$15$16-$20$21-$25$26-$30$31+
Do you have high speed internet in your home?*

YesNo
Would you be interested in training opportunities to make you more marketable to employers?*

YesNo
Any other comments that you would like to share?
Closing comments
Optional: Please provide your name, email, and telephone number if you would like more information on job opportunities in the area:
Name
Email
Telephone Number
To learn more about the Northern Middle Workforce Board and the Labor Force Participation Rate:

The Northern Middle Tennessee Workforce Board is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist job seekers and employers by engaging in activities that support workforce and economic development. We serve a 13-county region in middle Tennessee. With historically low unemployment rates, the Board has decided to focus their efforts on the Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR). Simply stated, the labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population (age 16+) that is either working or actively looking for work divided by the total population of 16+ individuals. Those that are institutionalized (prisons, care and mental health facilities) are omitted from the calculation.

Middle Tennessee’s LFPR is 67.1%. This is higher than the Tennessee’s average (59.8%) and the US rate (62.5%). While most counties in the Northern Middle area are much higher than the state average, we have four counties that are below state average in Houston (47.8%), Humphreys (57.8%), Montgomery (50.4%) and Stewart (52.2%). It is goal of the Board to find out why and how we can increase the LFPR in these counties. This aligns with Governor Lee’s and the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s goal to increase the LFPR by 2% over the next 5 years.
Thank you for participating in the survey. Please visit www.nb-wb.com to find an American Job Center close to you.
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