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The Stone Soup Leadership Institute's
Sustainable Workforce Development Network
Blue Economy • Business Survey
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1.
Organization Service Area (e.g. city/county/zip-postal code served):
(Required.)
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2.
Number of current employees
(Required.)
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3.
Which Blue Economy sector(s) best describes your company? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
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
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4.
Projection: What are some Blue Skills/Jobs that you expect to be hiring for in the next 1-5 years?
(Required.)
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
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5.
What is the pay range for jobs at your company? (1-5 years of experience):
(Required.)
€15,000-€25,000
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$17,500 - $29,000
€25,000-€50,000
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$29,000 - $58,000
€50,000-€75,000
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$58,000 - $87,500
€75,000-€100,000
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$87,500 - $116,500
€100,000-€125,000
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$116,500 – $145,600
€125,000-€150,000
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$145,600 - $175,000
>€150,000
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$175,000
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6.
How likely is your company to hire local talent vs. recruiting nationally/internationally?
(Required.)
0
10
Clear
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7.
To what extent is blue skills workforce availability currently a challenge for your company?
(Required.)
Not a challenge
Minor challenge
Moderate challenge
Significant challenge
Critical challenge affecting operations
Not a challenge
Minor challenge
Moderate challenge
Significant challenge
Critical challenge affecting operations
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8.
What type of workforce issues do you experience most?
(Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Difficulty recruiting qualified technical profiles
Lack of experienced mid-level professionals
Shortage of entry-level talent
High turnover / retention issues
Skills mismatch (Education and training not aligned with industry needs)
Seasonal workforce instability
Geographic mismatch (talent not located where needed)
Lack of practical / hands-on experience among candidates
Competition with other sectors or countries
Salary expectations vs. company capacity
Limited awareness of Blue Economy careers
Bureaucratic or regulatory constraints
Seasonality of the sector
Other (please specify)
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9.
Which skill areas are currently the hardest to find or develop? (Select up to 5)
(Required.)
Technical / operational skills
Digital & data skills
Engineering & applied sciences
Project management
Health, safety & regulatory compliance
Leadership & team management
Sustainability & environmental expertise
Adaptability
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking
Cultural Respect/Appreciation
Interpersonal Skills
Motivation/Perseverance
Passion for Sustainability
Problem Solving and Resourcefulness
Public Speaking
Teamwork
Time Management
Other
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10.
Which of these sustainable certificates would be most valuable to your company?
(Required.)
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
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11.
How is your company currently supporting Blue Skills Development?
(Required.)
Internal training or upskilling
Partnerships with universities or training centers
Internships (paid)
Internships (unpaid)
Apprenticeship
International recruitment
Mentorship
On the job training
Scholarships
Sponsorships
Blue/STEM partnerships: schools
Blue Job Fairs
Blue Career Planning/Placement
No structured approach yet
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12.
What Blue Workforce Development partnerships would your company be interested in offering?(Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Guest speakers
Mentors
Paid internships
Apprenticeships
On-the-job training
Scholarships or sponsorships
Participation in Blue Job Fairs
Career planning or job placement support
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13.
In your own words, how do workforce challenges influence the future of your company and the Blue Economy in Portugal? What should be done differently(eg: education, workforce, policy, etc)? What are some initiatives that would help your company?
(Required.)
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Name (Optional)
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Company (Optional)
Stone Soup Leadership Institute
www.stonesoupleadership.org
www.BlueEconomyGeneration.org
