To help the Santa Maria Valley Chamber better understand community challenges around workforce development, please take a few minutes and fill out the survey below.

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Title:

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* 3. School/Organization:

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* 4. Email:

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* 5. Phone:

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* 6. Level of education taught:

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* 7. How often does your school engage with local businesses for educational purposes?

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* 8. In what ways does your school currently partner with local businesses? (Select all that apply)

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* 9. What are the biggest challenges in establishing and maintaining partnerships with local businesses? (select all that apply)

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* 10. How effective do you believe these partnerships are in preparing students for the workforce?

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* 11. What types of businesses or industries do you think should be more involved in partnerships with schools? (select all that apply)

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* 12. What specific activities or programs would you like to see more of through business-school partnerships? (select all that apply)

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* 13. How satisfied are you with the support your school receives from the local business community?

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* 14. What resources or support do you need from businesses to enhance student learning and career readiness?

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* 15. How can businesses better support your efforts in preparing students for the workforce? (Select all that apply)

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* 16. What are the key skills or qualifications local schools have identified as necessary for future employees?

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* 17. Do you feel that local businesses understand the challenges faced by schools in preparing students for the workforce?

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* 18. In what ways can the Chamber support our local schools in preparing students for the workforce?

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* 19. Any additional comments you would like to include?

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