Community Learning Needs Survey Question Title * 1. Do you feel that people in our community are less likely to pursue college or university education than people in urban areas? Yes No Unsure OK Question Title * 2. If yes, what are the two main reasons? Distance Cost Lack of local employment opportunities Lack of high school diploma or pre-requisite courses Inadequate access to information Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 3. Rate each of the following learning priorities for adults in our community. (1 = most important 5 = least important) 1 2 3 4 5 Foundational (Reading, Writing, Math, English as an Additional Language) 1 2 3 4 5 Adult Upgrading (up to grade 12) 1 2 3 4 5 Workplace skills training (e.g. computers, communication, leadership) 1 2 3 4 5 Trades 1 2 3 4 5 Post secondary degrees / diplomas / certificates OK Question Title * 4. Which three industry sectors in our community currently have the most employment opportunities available? Agriculture Business Education Construction Forestry Health Care/Social Assistance Hospitality/Tourism Manufacturing Mining, Oil & Gas Retail / Services Professional, Scientific / Technical Public Administration Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. What types of college certificate (including trades) or diploma programs would best meet the educational needs in our community? Please list. OK Question Title * 6. In what ways might the Didsbury Library help to meet community learning needs? OK Question Title * 7. Other comments? OK DONE