Kehr Education Fund Business Survey Question Title * 1. Type of Business Industry (ie. Ranching, Timber, Health Care, Forestry, Agriculture) Trade (ie. Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Construction) Service (ie. Accounting, Bookkeeping, Banking, Insurance, Real Estate) Hospitality (ie. Restaurant, Lodging, Tourism, Entertainment) Retail Education Public Safety Government Parks & Recreation Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Region Lake Almanor Basin, Clear Creek, Westwood Greenville, Indian Valley Quincy, Bucks Lake, Feather River Canyon Eastern Plumas , Portola, Blairsden, Graeagle Sierra Valley, Sierra County Question Title * 3. I am satisfied with the current level of collaboration between our business and education institutions in the area. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Question Title * 4. It is important for my business to have a say in the design and delivery of education programs that prepare future employees. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Question Title * 5. The education programs in our area align with the current and future needs of my business sector. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Question Title * 6. I am likely to hire graduates from local education institutions that offer trade-related programs. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Question Title * 7. In general, I am confident in the quality and reliability of the graduates from our local education institutions. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Question Title * 8. In general, I am confident in the quality and reliability of the graduates from our local education institutions that offer trade-related programs. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Question Title * 9. I or my business is interested in participating in initiatives that aim to improve the communication and cooperation between our industry and education institutions in the area. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Question Title * 10. Practical hands-on training in preparing individuals for employment is important in my industry? Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree N/A Question Title * 11. I am interested in partnering with vocational training schools to provide internships, apprenticeships, or on-the-job training opportunities. Yes Maybe, need to learn more. No Question Title * 12. What types of educational/vocational training programs would your business most benefit from? Mechanical and or technical skills Business knowledge, accounting, data management Organizational or Management skills Beginning to mid level computer skills Advanced computer skills Marketing or PR skills, oral and written communication, social media Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. What is the single most important training needed to supply work ready employees for your business? Question Title * 14. Are there any specific soft skills or personal attributes that you consider valuable for employees in your business? Oral communication skills. Written communication skills. Customer service skills. Work ethic/desire to learn/initiative. Problem solving skills. Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. What are the current gaps or areas of improvement needed in the knowledge or skill sets of job applicants? Oral communication skills. Written communication skills. Customer service skills. Work ethic/desire to learn/initiative. Problem solving skills. Time management skills. Computer knowledge and/or skills. Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. Are there any specific technical skills or certifications that you look for when hiring new employees for your business? Question Title * 17. Are there any specific industry-specific courses or programs that you would like to see vocational training schools offer? Question Title * 18. Is there anything else you would like to share regarding the type of vocational training schools could offer to assist your employment needs? Question Title * 19. Optional: If you would like to be contacted regarding your industry or business needs, or have an interest in apprenticeship programs, please fill in your Name, Business/Industry, and contact information - phone and email. Done