Job creation and upskilling the economy in Northern Ireland Question Title * 1. What industry/sector do you work in? Engineering Architecture Construction Academia Fintech BioTech Energy Manufacturing Healthcare Transport Education Training/Professional Development IT/Communications Digital Technology Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Please select the three sectors that you think are most important for Northern Ireland’s economic recovery from Covid-19 Cyber Security AI Technology Renewable Energy Construction Infrastructure FinTech BioTech Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. What are the three biggest barriers to upskilling/re-skilling from an employerperspective? Financial incentive from Government Business support on opportunities in new sectors Restrictions/uncertainty of furlough scheme Willingness of employees Ability of employees Understanding of apprenticeships scheme Understanding of digital learning opportunities Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What are the three biggest barriers to upskilling/re-skilling from an employeeperspective? Financial incentive from government Information on what new skills are required Understanding of apprenticeships scheme Employer support Time available to undertake training Access to training - online or in-person Restrictions of furlough/benefits system Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Are you currently considering re-skilling/up-skilling in order to move roles/sectors in the next 12 months? Yes No Question Title * 6. If you answered yes to Q5 please state your current role/sector and the one you are considering moving to: Question Title * 7. Have you recently accessed training/skills support for your own career development? Yes No Question Title * 8. If you answered yes to Q7, please give the name(s) of the provider(s) you are using or considering: Question Title * 9. If you answered no to Q7, are you intending on accessing training/skills support in the near future? Yes No Question Title * 10. Please leave any further thoughts on job creation and skills for the engineering and technology sector on Northern Ireland: Done