Completer Survey Institutional Research College of the Redwoods November 2012

Who was surveyed?  Students completing a CTE degree or certificate between Spring 2006 and Fall 2012  Sent an electronic survey about their experience at CR and their employment.  1360 completers surveyed (1077 HOCC, 283 CTE)  378 completers responded (278 HOCC, 100 CTE)  27.8% response rate

What was your main educational goal? #% Obtain an AA/AS degree4183.7% Obtain a certificate from CR44% Transfer to another institution00% Obtain a child development permit44% Note: Fifty students surveyed in an initial version of the survey had ed goal options that varied from those above. Their responses are not included. No other questions varied.

Did you stop taking courses before planned? What was the main reason? # Financial issues6 Work demands4 Retired from employment0 Childcare demands1 Personal or family healthcare issues2 Other5 20/100 (20%) reported stopping courses before planned.

Overall, how satisfied are you with CR? #% Very satisfied6767% Somewhat satisfied2828% Neutral22% Somewhat dissatisfied22% Very dissatisfied11%

To what extent do you agree that CR prepared you with this skill? Average# Problem solving Evaluating data Computing skills (Word, Excel, etc.) Verbal communication Work skills (punctuality, time management, etc.) Written communication Being safety-minded in the workplace Skills specifically related to your degree or certificate Reading and writing Math Awareness of a diverse global community Ethical decision making Scientific reasoning Average based on 5 = strongly agree, 4 = somewhat agree, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Somewhat disagree, 1 = Strongly disagree

Did you continue your education elsewhere? #% No, I did not continue6873.1% Yes, at a 4-year public1314.0% Yes, at a 2-year public22.2% Yes, at a technical training institute77.5% Yes, at a 4-year private00% Yes, at a 2-year private33.2%

Are you interested in attending CR again in the future?

How would you rate the availability of jobs in your field of study?

Did you search for a job after leaving CR? #% No, I did not because… I already had a job in my current field when I attended CR.2734% I already had a job in my current field due to a CR internship.56% I was not seeking a job in a particular field when I left CR.1316% Yes, I am currently looking for a job in my current field within the local area.2127% in my current field outside of the local area.79% not in a particular field or location.68%

What is your current employment status? #% Employed in a job related to CR training4648.9% Employed in a job not related to CR training2627.7% Unemployed and actively seeking employment % Unemployed and NOT actively seeking employment %

Where are you employed? # California62 Colorado1 Florida1 Mississippi1 Ohio1 Oregon1 # Eureka30 Arcata15 Davis2 Cleveland1 Crescent City1 Englewood1 Ferndale1 Folsom1 Fortuna1 Hoopa1 Hopland1 Lolita1 Sacramento1 San Diego1 San Fransisco1 Scott's Valley1 South Lake Tahoe1

In what industry do you work? #% Construction % Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services % Retail Trade 913.4% Other Services (except Public Administration) 811.9% Health Care and Social Assistance 57.5% Accommodation and Food Services 46.0% Manufacturing 46.0% Information 34.5% Utilities 34.5% Management of Companies and Enterprises 23.0% Public Administration 23.0% Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 11.5% Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 11.5% Childcare & Development 11.5% Educational Services 11.5% Finance and Insurance 11.5%

Tell us about your job….. Before CRMeanSDnMinimumMaximum Average hours worked/week Months worked per year Hourly Salary$14.9$9.855$4.8$56.0 Annual Salary$21,537$16,66555$1,440$80,000 After CRMeanSDnMinimumMaximum Average hours worked/week Months worked per year Hourly Salary$17.7$7.360$8.0$42.0 Annual Salary$31,875$17, $3,500$80,000

Tell us about your job satisfaction…