TAMS Pacific

Where Culture Meets Commerce

Employer Workforce Needs Survey

Talofa! TAMS Pacific is gathering input from employers across American Samoa to understand local hiring and skills needs. This survey takes about 5–7 minutes.

Individual responses are kept confidential. Only combined results, like top skill gaps and hard-to-fill roles, are shared. Your contact details are shared only if you say yes at the end.

1. About your organization
Industry
Number of employees
Where you operate
2. Hiring needs
Do you expect to hire in the next 12 months?
Which positions are hardest to fill?
When positions go unfilled, what is the main reason? (check all that apply)
How long does it usually take to fill a position?
3. Skills and certifications
Which skills do applicants most often lack? (check up to 5)
Do your current employees need upskilling to move into higher positions?
4. Training
How do you train new employees today? (check all that apply)
Preferred training format
Best schedule for employee training (check all that apply)
Would you consider hiring someone trained online who holds an industry-recognized certification?
5. Workforce programs
Have you participated in any WIOA programs? (check all that apply)
If yes, how was your experience?
Would you like to learn more about WIOA employer programs such as OJT?
6. Follow-up
May TAMS Pacific contact you about your workforce needs?
May we share your contact information with DHR's WIOA program so they can follow up on employer programs?

Fa'afetai lava!

Your response has been received. Thank you for helping strengthen American Samoa's workforce.

TAMS Pacific · Where Culture Meets Commerce
Questions: Myrna Matina