SWDN Business Survey Question Title * 1. Name OK Question Title * 2. Company OK Question Title * 3. Email: OK Question Title * 4. Zip Code OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 6. Which Blue Jobs Will You Be Hiring in 1-5 Years? 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 9. How Likely is Your Company to Hire Local Youth vs. Recruiting Nationally, Internationally? 0 10 Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 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 OK Question Title * 14. Which Educational Institutions/Organizations Do You Recommend to Take SWDN Survey? Educational Institutions Community Organizations Online Programs and Resources OK DONE