Workforce Development Challenges - Education Survey
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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Name:
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Title:
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School/Organization:
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Email:
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Phone:
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Level of education taught:
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Community College
4 Year College
Trade School
Other (please specify)
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How often does your school engage with local businesses for educational purposes?
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Frequently (monthly or more often)
Occasionally (a few times a year)
Rarely (once a year or less)
Never
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In what ways does your school currently partner with local businesses? (Select all that apply)
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Internship programs
Job shadowing opportunities
Guest speakers
Field trips to businesses
Career fairs
Donations or sponsorships
Other (please specify)
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What are the biggest challenges in establishing and maintaining partnerships with local businesses? (select all that apply)
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Lack of interest from businesses
Insufficient time or resources to manage partnerships
Difficulty aligning school and business goals
Lack of communication or contacts
Other (please specify)
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How effective do you believe these partnerships are in preparing students for the workforce?
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Extremely effective
Very effective
Neutral
Ineffective
Very Ineffective
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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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Technology
Agriculture
Healthcare
Manufacturing/Engineering
Hospitality
Trades (plumbing, electrical, etc.)
Arts and culture
Other (please specify)
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What specific activities or programs would you like to see more of through business-school partnerships? (select all that apply)
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More internship opportunities
Enhanced job shadowing programs
Regular guest lectures from industry professionals
Collaborative project-based learning
Mentorship programs
Other (please specify)
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How satisfied are you with the support your school receives from the local business community?
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Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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What resources or support do you need from businesses to enhance student learning and career readiness?
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Financial support (grants, donations)
Access to equipment and technology
Expertise and mentorship from industry professionals
Opportunities for student work experience
Other (please specify)
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How can businesses better support your efforts in preparing students for the workforce? (Select all that apply)
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Providing more internship and job shadowing opportunities
Offering professional development for teachers
Participating in curriculum development
Sponsoring school events and programs
Other (please specify)
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What are the key skills or qualifications local schools have identified as necessary for future employees?
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Do you feel that local businesses understand the challenges faced by schools in preparing students for the workforce?
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In what ways can the Chamber support our local schools in preparing students for the workforce?
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Any additional comments you would like to include?