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Appendix C: Research Methodology
In collaboration with the Community Action Network (CAN), the Travis County Health and Human Services and Veterans Services Research and Planning Division worked with the CAN Assessment & Planning Committee to create a process for the ongoing Community Assessment. As suggested by the CAN Resource Council, the Assessment should be a report on community conditions and needs that is:
- Balanced: includes diversity of input
- Accurate: based upon data that is current and appropriate
- Useful: helpful in making decisions
- Accessible: clearly written, readily understandable and easily available
These criteria guided the research process and methodology. Input was sought from a wide range of stakeholders to achieve balance as well as to produce a useful document. Additionally, workforce data, information and general advice was sought from workforce-related experts to ensure accuracy and balance. The draft documents were circulated for editing and comments to produce an accurate and accessible document for the community. The finalized document will be accessible in a printed format and on several web-sites. Furthermore, an evaluation form is included with each Assessment in order to provide ideas for enhancing future versions. In summary:
A. Guidance and assistance was obtained from:
CAN Assessment and Planning Committee
Workforce Development Assessment Team
B. Community presentations about process and content were made to:
CAN Administrative Team
CAN Community Council
CAN Resource Council
GACC Workforce Council
Travis County Commissioners Court
C. Literature reviews and general research were conducted by:
Travis County Research and Planning Division
D. Input from community members was achieved through:
1. Focus groups
Greater Austin Area Chamber of Commerce Employers Group
Travis County Human Service Providers Group
2. Surveys
Adult Basic Education Consortium
Capitol Area Tech-Prep Consortium
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce
Greater Austin Area Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Lago Vista Chamber of Commerce
Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce
Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
3. Resource consultations
Martin Aguirre, CAWDB, Executive Director
Gregory Bolds, ATC HHS PAE, Manager
Fred Butler, CAN
Nora Comstock, CAWDB, Chair of Board
Kris Dudley, TWC
John Fitzpatrick, GACC V.P. of Workforce Development
Annette Gula, CAWDB, Director of Evaluation
Sharon King, ACC, Director Welfare to Work
Ellen Richards, City/County Contracts
Sister Theresa Sullivan, Intern, Seton
Stewart Urbach, CAWDB, Chief Financial Officer
Sam Woollard, CAN
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