1 Tech Hire Survey Information Technology Training Grant Survey Question Title * 1. Do you directly hire IT employees or contract for IT services? NA Directly hire Contract for IT services Question Title * 2. If you direct hire, do you currently have a full-time IT person(s)? Yes No No, I have part-time IT services Question Title * 3. Do you have unfilled IT openings? If so, approximately how many? NA 1-5 openings 5-10 openings More than 10 Other Question Title * 4. Which IT openings are the most difficult to fill? NA Comments: Question Title * 5. How do you recruit IT employees? Check all that apply. NA On-line job banks Post-secondary schools Word of mouth Public or private placement agencies Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Do you require a post-secondary IT-related degree when hiring an entry-level employee? NA No Yes If yes, what degree(s) do you look for? Question Title * 7. Do you require an IT certification(s) when hiring an entry-level employee? NA No Yes If yes, what certifications do you look for? Question Title * 8. What advanced IT certifications or degrees do you look for? NA IT certifications or degrees Question Title * 9. Do you have many applicants who do not meet your IT qualifications? NA Yes, I turn away many applicants because of their limited IT qualifications No, I generally see qualified IT applicants Question Title * 10. Are you willing to train new IT employees, e.g. on-the-job training, registered apprenticeship, or customized training? Yes, if they have the interest and aptitude Yes, if they have a degree Yes, if they have a certification Yes, if funding for training is available No Comments: Question Title * 11. Do you expect to grow your IT department in the next 5 years? No Yes Uncertain Question Title * 12. Would you like more information about this grant or how you can partner with us if we submit an application? No, thank you. Yes, my name and contact information is below Contact information: Done