TGCC Announces Extended Deadline for Completion of Workforce Needs Survey

The Tri-State Growth & Commerce Coalition, formerly The Greater Cumberland Committee, has extended the deadline for completion of its Workforce Needs Survey.

Businesses are being asked to take a few minutes to provide the information needed to assess the future of the region's workforce needs.

Why Your Participation Matters.

As a business leader in the tri-state region, your insights about workforce challenges, skill needs, and hiring projections are invaluable. This survey will gather critical regional data that will:

  • Directly influence curriculum development at Frostburg State University and regional community colleges
  • Help align educational offerings with actual business needs
  • Give employers a better understanding of workforce needs throughout the region
  • Inform regional strategies to attract and retain workers
  • Identify common challenges that might benefit from collaborative solutions
  • Highlight opportunities for resource sharing and joint training initiatives
  • Provide benchmarking data to compare your workforce challenges with industry peers
  • Create a foundation for potential grant applications and funding opportunities
  • Document workforce needs for economic development planning and advocacy efforts

What's In It For You?

The survey will take 5-7 minutes. By taking less than 10 minutes to complete, you will receive:

  • Access to the complete survey findings, giving you valuable regional workforce data
  • Opportunities to participate in future workforce development initiatives
  • Direct channels to communicate your needs to higher education institutions
  • A voice in shaping programs that will produce your future employees
  • Insights into regional workforce trends that may affect your business planning
  • Connections to potential partnerships with education and industry peers
  • Visibility into emerging skill needs across the regional economy

Your Information Remains Confidential.

While aggregate data will be shared widely, individual company responses will remain strictly confidential.

Take the Survey

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Created 7/10/2025 10:12am
Last Updated 7/10/2025 10:23am