Level of Education Needed?

What minimum level of education do you believe will be necessary to prepare students for the workforce in your career field within your region/state? Why?

Basic Knowledge Skills

To what degree do you think high schools should be responsible for the development of “basic knowledge skills” (English Language, Reading Comprehension, Writing in English, Math, Science, Government/Economics, Humanities/Arts, Foreign Languages, History/Geography) to prepare students for future employment?

Most Important Basic Knowledge Skills?

What basic knowledge skills from the list below do you believe are important for new employees? Why?

English Language (spoken)
Reading Comprehension (in English)
Writing in English (grammar, spelling, etc.)
Mathematics
Science
Government/Economics
Humanities/Arts
Foreign Languages
History/Geography
Other______________________

Most Important Basic Knowledge Skills for the Future?

What basic knowledge skills may become more important in the next five to ten years for new employees? Why?

English Language (spoken)
Reading Comprehension (in English)
Writing in English (grammar, spelling, etc.)
Mathematics
Science
Government/Economics
Humanities/Arts
Foreign Languages
History/Geography
Other______________________

Personal Qualities

To what degree do you think high schools should be responsible for the development of “personal qualities” (Adaptability/Flexibility, Dedication/Hard-Working/Work Ethic/Tenacity, Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility, Honesty/Integrity/Morality, Loyalty, Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energy, Professionalism, Self Motivated/Ability to Work with Little Supervision, Willingness to Learn) to prepare students for future employment?

Most Important Personal Qualities?

What personal qualities from the list below do you believe new employees should possess? Why?

Adaptability/Flexibility
Dedication/Hard-Working/Work Ethic/Tenacity
Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
Honesty/Integrity/Morality
Loyalty
Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energy
Professionalism
Self Motivated/Ability to Work with Little Supervision
Willingness to Learn
Other_____________________

Most Important Personal Qualities for the Future?

What personal qualities may become more important in the next five to ten years that you believe new employees should possess? Why?

Adaptability/Flexibility
Dedication/Hard-Working/Work Ethic/Tenacity
Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
Honesty/Integrity/Morality
Loyalty
Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energy
Professionalism
Self Motivated/Ability to Work with Little Supervision
Willingness to Learn
Other_____________________

Applied Skills

To what degree do you think high schools should be responsible for the development of “applied skills” (Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral Communications, Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Diversity, Information Technology Application, Leadership, Creativity/Innovation, Social Responsibility) to prepare students for future employment?

Most Important Applied Skills?

What applied skills from the list below do you believe new employees should possess? Why?

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Oral Communications
Written Communications
Teamwork/Collaboration
Diversity
Information Technology Application
Leadership
Creativity/Innovation
Social Responsibility
Other______________________

Most Important Applied Skills for the Future?

What applied skills may become more important in the next five to ten years that you believe new employees should possess? Why?

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Oral Communications
Written Communications
Teamwork/Collaboration
Diversity
Information Technology Application
Leadership
Creativity/Innovation
Social Responsibility
Other______________________