As a proud member of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce since 2019, AEYL equips candidates with career exposure, professional skills, and workplace readiness to ensure a seamless transition into today’s workforce. Our programs are shaped by direct employer input to remain aligned with the evolving needs of McKinney’s business community.

GOAL: To strengthen Chamber members by building a sustainable talent pipeline and expanding meaningful career pathways for local candidates.

We value your insight and invite you to complete this survey to help guide impactful workforce solutions.

Full Name

Email *

Phone *

What industry best describes your company? *

Intern: A temporary, often entry-level position designed to provide students or early-career individuals with hands-on experience, exposure to professional environments, and skill development in a specific field.

Apprentice: A structured, paid program combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to develop specialized skills in a trade or profession while earning credentials and work experience.

Has your company hired interns and/or apprentices in the past? *

Yes

Not Sure

Does your company have in interest in hiring interns/apprentices in the next 6-12 months? *

Yes-Interns

Yes- Apprentices

Yes- Both

Not at this time

Option 1

Would you value onboarding support that includes pre-employment soft skills training and structured hands-on preparation? *

Very Interested

Interested

Possibly

Not Interested

What level of engagement would your organization consider? (Hosting interns, Hosting apprentices, Participating in career exploration, Mentoring, Workforce roundtable participation) *

Hosting Interns

Hosting Apprentices

Participating in Career Exploration

Workforce Roundtables

Please share any specific workforce needs or challenges your company is currently facing, including areas where additional support or talent would be most valuable.

By checking this box, I consent to further communications, based on my survey responses. By providing insights, I allow AEYL to better understand your workforce needs and is permitted to follow up to share resources, programs, and partnership opportunities to support talent development.