Youth Career Survey Question Title * 1. Please indicate your current grade level. Sophomore Junior Senior Question Title * 2. What is your gender? Female Male Question Title * 3. How would you rate Valley County (Ord, Arcadia, Elyria, North Loup) as a place to live? 1 (Excellent) 2 3 (Average 4 5 (Poor) Question Title * 4. What are your immediate plans after graduating from high school? (mark only one answer) Attend a four year university/college Attend a community college Attend a technical school Pursue self-employment Pursue employment opportunities Enlist in the military Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What fields of study are you curious about? (check all that apply) Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Arts, A/V Technology & Communications-journalism, telecommunications, printing, performing/visual arts Information Technology-web/digital communications, network systems, programming & software Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Manufacturing-production, process development, installation/repair, logistics/inventory control,quality assurance Architecture & Construction Transportation, Distribution & Logistics-sales/services, operations, health/safety/environmental management, equipment maintenance Health Services Government & Public Administration Human Services-mental health, family/consumer services, early childhood development, personal care Education & Training Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Marketing Hospitality & Tourism Business Management & Administration Finance-accounting, insurance, banking, securities/investments Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Are you interested in entrepreneurship and/or owning a business? (mark only one answer) Yes, I am an entrepreneur and/or own a business Yes, I would like to learn about entrepreneurship and business ownership No Question Title * 7. Currently in Valley County there are numerous opportunities in the skilled trades, please indicate your areas of interest. (check all that apply) HVAC Technician Machinist Plumbing Heavy Equipment Operations Construction-contractor, carpenter, landscape designer Electrician Ag Equipment Technician-pivot, tractor, diesel Welding Automotive Technician Skilled Manufacturing Appliance Repairman Healthcare Services Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. If there were local scholarship opportunities available for skilled trade career fields would you be interested in applying for a scholarship and pursuing a skilled trade profession in Valley County? Yes, I would definitely pursue this opportunity Yes, I would consider pursuing this opportunity No, I am not interested in pursuing a skilled trade profession Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Are you interested in summer employment and/or internship and apprenticeship opportunities with local business owners and service providers to learn new skills and gain work experience within the trade areas? Yes No Question Title * 10. There are currently numerous quality job/career opportunities in Valley County. Knowing this fact are you interested in living and working in your hometown? (mark only one answer) Yes, immediately while pursuing additional education via distance learning or commuting to school Yes, after completing my post-secondary education at a college or technical school Yes, possibly in the future No, I have not interest in living in Valley County now or in the future Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. If you are interested in learning more about opportunities to pursue successful careers and/or business ownership within Valley County, please submit your name, and contact information below. Name: Address: Email: Phone: Done