The Stone Soup Leadership Institute's
Business Survey

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Company

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* 3. Zip Code

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* 4. Blue Economy Industry

Aquaculture

Blue Tech

Blue Entrepreneur/Finance

Clean Water Management

Environmental Engineering

GIS/Sustainable Technology

Green Building

Marine Biology

Marine Electrical Technology

Oceanography

Offshore Wind

Regenerative Agriculture

Solar Energy

Sustainable Architecture

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Projected Jobs: Positions that your company is looking to fill (Please list)

2025

2026

2027

2028

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* 6. Educational Requirements for Incoming Employees:

High School + on the job training

Vocational Training Certificate

Technical Training Certificate

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degrees

Master's

Ph.D.

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* 7. What is the pay range for jobs at your company? (1-5 years of experience):

$25,000-$50,000

$50,000-$75,000

$75,000-$100,000

$100,000-$125,000

$125,000-$150,000

>$150,000

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* 8. What Blue Workforce Development Partnership Opportunities Do You Provide?

Speakers

Mentors

Internships (non-paid)

Internships (paid)

Apprenticeships

On the job training

Scholarships

Sponsorships

Blue/STEM partnerships: schools

Blue Job Fairs

Blue Career Planning/Placement

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which of these sustainable certificates would help with workforce development training?

Certified Energy Manager

Certified Business Energy Professional Certification

Certified Climate Change Professional

City Climate Planner Urban Greenhouse Gas Inventory Specialist Certification

Circular Economy Alliance Certificate

Clean Water Quality Professional Technician Certificate

Commercial Fishing At-Sea Monitoring Certificate

Drinking Water Quality Professional Technician Certificate

ESG: Sustainable Finance

Geographic Information Systems

Global Reporting Initiative Professional Certification

International Supply Chain Education Alliance Certified Analyst

Leading the Sustainability Transformation Professional Certification

Marine Electrical Technician

Offshore Wind Power Technology Certificate

Renewable Energy Professional Certificate

Solar Energy Certificate

Sustainable Agriculture Certificate

Sustainability Accounting Standards

U.S. Green Building Council LEED Certification

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How likely is your company to hire local talent vs. recruiting nationally/internationally? (Rate from 1-10)

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* 11. What are the soft skills that you find are most lacking in your employees?

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Conflict Resolution

Critical Thinking

Cultural Respect/Appreciation

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Negotiation

Organizations

Passion for Sustainability

Perseverance/Motivation

Problem Solving and Resourcefulness

Public Speaking

Resourcefulness

Teamwork

Tech Skills

Time Management

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What are the challenges your company faces in the transition to a sustainable economy?

Lack of community awareness about the Blue Economy and its importance to the region

Lack of up-to-date information about skills/requirements for today/tomorrow's sustainable jobs

Lack of trained educators in the Blue Economy (science teachers etc.)

Lack of a liaison/facilitator between schools, organizations, universities, companies, community

Lack of leadership on goals within areas of Sustainable Economy: local, state, national, federal

Lack of regional/national Sustainable Career site

All of the Above

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Building a Blue Economy Workforce Development Pipeline: What Do You Envision are the Needs?

Develop a network of business, education, government leaders galvanize a vision.

Access up-to-date information on Blue Economy company needs/available jobs

Access up-to-date information on available Blue Economy training programs/community resources

Clarify skill gaps & determine how to enhance available academic programs

Enhance your sustainable career planning/job placement services

Collaboration with academic institutions, training centers, organizations and CTE programs

Collaboration with national government agencies to improve policy and legislation

Collaboration with local government agencies to improve implementation, community services and infrastructure

Other (please specify)

The Stone Soup Leadership Institute's Business Survey

Question Title

* 1. Name

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* 2. Company

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* 3. Zip Code

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* 4. Blue Economy Industry

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* 5. Projected Jobs: Positions that your company is looking to fill (Please list)

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* 6. Educational Requirements for Incoming Employees:

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* 7. What is the pay range for jobs at your company? (1-5 years of experience):

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* 8. What Blue Workforce Development Partnership Opportunities Do You Provide?

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* 9. Which of these sustainable certificates would help with workforce development training?

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* 10. How likely is your company to hire local talent vs. recruiting nationally/internationally? (Rate from 1-10)

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* 11. What are the soft skills that you find are most lacking in your employees?

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* 12. What are the challenges your company faces in the transition to a sustainable economy?

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* 13. Building a Blue Economy Workforce Development Pipeline: What Do You Envision are the Needs?

The Stone Soup Leadership Institute's
Business Survey