Learning Needs Survey

The EMCS Society and Sooke Literacy Project would like to know what you think about opportunities for adults and youth to improve or further their learning in the Sooke Region. The purpose of this research is to find out what kinds of educational programs and learning environments are ideal for this region and to create a plan to develop or bring these kinds of programs here to Sooke. The survey results are completely confidential and no personal information will be collected. If you have any questions, please contact Jodie McDonald at: info@sookeliteracy.ca

Is lifelong learning important to you?

	Not at all important	Not very important	Neither important nor unimportant	Important	Very important
Is lifelong learning important to you?	*Is lifelong learning important to you? Is lifelong learning important to you? Not at all important	Is lifelong learning important to you? Not very important	Is lifelong learning important to you? Neither important nor unimportant	Is lifelong learning important to you? Important	Is lifelong learning important to you? Very important

Have you ever thought about upgrading your education?

Have you ever thought about upgrading your education? Yes

If yes, for what reason(s)? (Check all that apply).

If yes, for what reason(s)? (Check all that apply). Work/employment

Qualifying for other education (i.e. college)

Family reasons

Community reasons

Skills for daily living

Lifelong learning

Other (please specify)

How do you feel about taking a course or program to learn something new? Check all that apply.

How do you feel about taking a course or program to learn something new? Check all that apply. Excited

Nervous

Unprepared

Uninterested

Overwhelmed

Do you feel you are aware of the learning opportunities that exist in Sooke?

Do you feel you are aware of the learning opportunities that exist in Sooke? Yes

Not sure

Are you satisfied with the learning opportunities that exist in Sooke?

	Very Dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	Satisfied	Very satisfied
Are you satisfied with the learning opportunities that exist in Sooke?	* Are you satisfied with the learning opportunities that exist in Sooke? Are you satisfied with the learning opportunities that exist in Sooke? Very Dissatisfied	Are you satisfied with the learning opportunities that exist in Sooke? Dissatisfied	Are you satisfied with the learning opportunities that exist in Sooke? Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	Are you satisfied with the learning opportunities that exist in Sooke? Satisfied	Are you satisfied with the learning opportunities that exist in Sooke? Very satisfied

Have you taken any of the following programs since you left school?

Have you taken any of the following programs since you left school? Improving reading, math and computer skills

Grade 12 completion or Adult Graduation Program

Employment or career training short courses (e.g. FoodSafe, Traffic Control, First Aid, Medical Transcription, etc.)

College or university courses

Trades and vocational programs

Community education classes (art, fitness, language, self-improvement)

English as a Second Language

No, I haven’t taken any classes