Labor Market Information Services (LMIS), a division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL), is conducting its annual statewide job vacancy survey to answer labor demand questions.

The survey will provide statewide information as well as statistics for each of the five Local Workforce Planning Areas of the state.

Currently, the demand for workers is not well-known throughout the state.  While we have long-range projections of skill needs, short-range data concerning employers’ occupational needs are not available.  This data can be a useful tool for workforce development and educational professionals, as well as Kansas businesses.

How you can submit your response to the survey.

NEW THIS YEAR!

Online ­ You may complete an online survey by clicking on the link below, or typing the address into your web browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=m_2biZ6Xz0uRHJjFdsp9_2fQ5A_3d_3d

Electronic Form - This form is in Microsoft Excel and requires Microsoft Excel 2000 or equivalent. The Excel form can be requested from Labor Market Information Services at 785-296-5170 or 866-270-2873. After completion of the form, you should save it to your hard drive and submit it as an attachment to an e-mail to laborstats@dol.ks.gov.

Mail – You may complete the paper form you received in the mail and return it in the prepaid return mail envelope to:

Kansas Department of Labor
Labor Market Information Services
Attn: Job Vacancy Survey
401 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66603

Fax it to us at: 785-296-5286.

Why should I participate?

By participating in this survey, you represent not only your own firm, but other firms like yours in Kansas.  Responses from employers in all industries and size classes are important to the production of high quality information.  Your participation in this study is essential to develop accurate and useful job vacancy information. 

Survey results will assist state and local workforce and economic development leaders and education administrators to prepare workers and students with the skill sets in demand.  Most importantly, the survey results will also assist you, the employer, in planning solutions to hiring needs.

LMIS will use responses to produce summary statistics on hiring needs by occupation and industry.  The results will be presented in aggregate so that no individual response will be identifiable in the published results.

What if I still have questions about this survey or need assistance completing this survey?

To view a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Click Here.

If you still have questions regarding the Kansas Job Vacancy Survey, feel free to contact the Survey Unit by phone at 866-270-2873 (toll-free) or 785-296-5170 (in Topeka) or by e-mail at laborstats@dol.ks.gov.

In order to view or print the documents in pdf format, you will need to download and install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.