SWDN Business Survey

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Company

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* 3. Email:

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* 4. Zip Code

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* 5. Blue Economy Industry: (select all that apply)

Aquaculture: Food Supply

Marine Biology

Marine Trade

Blue Tech: Robotics: Underwater: AUV's

Blue Tech: Deep Sea Mineral Mining: Rare Earth Elements/Cell Phones/Computers

Blue Tech: Ocean Observation/Data Analytics

Blue TechOcean Power: AUV's Sensors, Buoys

Offshore Wind: Renewable Energy

Management: Blue Economy

Water Industry/Waste Water Management

Blue Investments/Economy

Government Policy: Local, Regional, National, International

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* 6. Which Blue Jobs Will You Be Hiring in 1-5 Years?

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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* 7. Which Degree Will You Require of New Employees in 1-5 Years ?

High School + On the Job Training

Vocational Training

Technical Training Certificates

Associates Degree

4 Year Degree

Masters

Ph.D.

All of the Above

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* 8. What Is The Range Pay Scale For Your Company's Jobs - Now & Future?

$25,000 - $50,000/ year

$50,000 - $75,000/ year

$75,000 - $100,000/ year

$100,000 - $125,000/ year

$125,000 - $150,000/ year

$150,000 - $200,000/ year

Over $200,000/ year

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* 9. How Likely is Your Company to Hire Local Youth vs. Recruiting Nationally, Internationally?

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* 10. 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

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* 11. Which Soft Skills Are The Most Important For Your Jobs Now & Future? Please Choose Top 3 Responses.

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Determination/Grit

Interpersonal/Communication skills

Passion

Resourceful/Troubleshooting Challenges

Teamwork

Time Management

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* 12. Sustainable Workforce Development Network: What Is Most Important to You?

Clarify Skill Gaps & Determine How Your Company Can Help Prepare Your Future Workforce

Clarify Ways to Enhance Workforce Development Partnerships with Schools/Community

Enhance Your STEM Partnerships with Schools, Colleges/Universities, Organization

Access Up-To-Date Information on Available Blue Training Programs

Collaboration with Marine Research Institutions

Collaboration with Government Agencies

Collaboration with Non-profit Organizations

All of the Above

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* 13. What Is The Greatest Hiring Challenge Your Company Faces?

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

Lack of information about skills/requirements for today/tomorrow's blue/green jobs

Lack of education and training for blue/green jobs

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

Lack of leadership on Blue Economy: local, state, national, federal

All of the Above

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* 14. Which Educational Institutions/Organizations Do You Recommend to Take SWDN Survey?

Educational Institutions

Community Organizations

Online Programs and Resources

SWDN Business Survey

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Company

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* 3. ﻿Email:

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* 4. Zip Code

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* 5. Blue Economy Industry: (select all that apply)

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* 6. Which Blue Jobs Will You Be Hiring in 1-5 Years?

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* 7. Which Degree Will You Require of New Employees in 1-5 Years ?

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* 8. What Is The Range Pay Scale For Your Company's Jobs - Now & Future?

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* 9. How Likely is Your Company to Hire Local Youth vs. Recruiting Nationally, Internationally?

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

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* 11. Which Soft Skills Are The Most Important For Your Jobs Now & Future? Please Choose Top 3 Responses.

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* 12. Sustainable Workforce Development Network: What Is Most Important to You?

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* 13. What Is The Greatest Hiring Challenge Your Company Faces?

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* 14. Which Educational Institutions/Organizations Do You Recommend to Take SWDN Survey?

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