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 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 degree % Obtain a certificate from CR7232.1% Transfer to another institution00% Obtain a child development permit114.9%

Did you stop taking courses before planned? What was the main reason? # Financial issues12 Work demands16 Retired from employment0 Childcare demands3 Personal or family healthcare issues1 Other13 45/243 (18.5%) reported stopping courses before planned. Mostly certificate earners.

Overall, how satisfied are you with CR? #% Very satisfied % Somewhat satisfied6928.5% Neutral125.0% Somewhat dissatisfied104.1% Very dissatisfied41.7%

To what extent do you agree that CR prepared you with this skill? Average# Skills specifically related to your degree or certificate Ethical decision making Being safety-minded in the workplace Problem solving Evaluating data Awareness of a diverse global community Work skills (punctuality, time management, etc.) Verbal communication Written communication Scientific reasoning Reading and writing Math Computing skills (Word, Excel, etc.) 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 continue % Yes, at a 4-year public2511.4% Yes, at a 2-year public20.9% Yes, at a technical training institute135.9% Yes, at a 4-year private31.4% Yes, at a 2-year private31.4%

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 % I already had a job in my current field due to a CR internship % I was not seeking a job in a particular field when I left CR.116.7% Yes, I am currently looking for a job in my current field within the local area % in my current field outside of the local area % not in a particular field or location.53.0%

What is your current employment status? #% Employed in a job related to CR training % Employed in a job not related to CR training3314.8% Unemployed and actively seeking employment188.1% Unemployed and NOT actively seeking employment 94.0%

Where are you employed? State#% California % Oregon136.9% Washington31.6% Nevada21.1% Texas21.1% Arizona10.5% Colorado10.5% Indiana10.5% Minnesota10.5% North Carolina10.5% Tennessee10.5% City# Eureka68 Crescent City16 Fortuna14 Arcata12 Sacramento4 Brookings3 Hoopa3 Redding3 San diego3 Ukiah3 Chico2 Garberville2 Klamath Falls2 Oakland2 Santa rosa2 Seattle2 Trindad2 Alturas1 Antioch1 Aptos1 Arlington1 Asheville1 Bend1 Blue Lake1 Brawley1 Calipatria1 City cont.# Concord1 Coos Bay1 County1 Covelo1 Durango1 Elko1 Fairfeild1 Fall river mills, ca.1 Ferndale1 Grass Valley1 Greenbrea (Marin Co)1 Healdsburg1 Houston1 Kennewick1 Lafayette1 Las Vegas1 Mad River1 Mckinleyville1 Medford1 Nashville1 Orleans1 Portland1 Prescott1 San Francisco1 San Mateo1 Torrance1 Tulelake1 Walnut creek1

In what industry do you work? #% Health Care and Social Assistance % Other Services (except Public Administration) % Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 52.7% Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 31.6% Retail Trade 31.6% Transportation and Warehousing 21.1% Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 10.5% Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 10.5% Childcare & Development 10.5% Construction 10.5% Finance and Insurance 10.5% Management of Companies and Enterprises 10.5% Public Administration 10.5%

Tell us about your job….. Before CRMeanSDnMinimumMaximum Average hours worked/week Months worked per year Hourly Salary$15.08$ $6.50$60.00 Annual Salary$25,092$18,668120$8,000$120,000 After CRMeanSDnMinimumMaximum Average hours worked/week Months worked per year Hourly Salary$26.35$ $8.00$80.00 Annual Salary$48,861$28,945134$3,000$200,000

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