Employment Security Office Pilot Test - Workforce Study

This study is being conducted jointly by the BB&T Center for Economic and Community Development and the Center for Active Aging and Retirement at Coastal Carolina University.  We would like to learn more about you, your needs, and your interests.  As your public university of the Grand Strand, we would like to understand your needs so that we can better serve you.

Please know that your responses to the questions posed here will remain anonymous and confidential.  We will combine responses to get a broader picture of the residents in the Grand Strand region.  The personal information requested allows us to see if people have different needs based upon, among other things, age, gender, education, and so on.  We thank you in advance for sharing with us.

1) What do you like about living in your current community?  Please check one box for each item depending on how important the item is to you using the scale provided.
Not Important at All = 1 Not Very Important = 2 Neutral or Indifferent = 3 Somewhat Important = 4 Very Important = 5
Work opportunities
Climate
Low cost of living
Cultural events
Close to family
Close to friends
Moderate housing costs
Adult education
Good medical services
Active adult communities
Recreational opportunities
Scenic beauty
Moderate tax rates
Security
Volunteering opportunities
Close to the ocean

2) Please report your current employment status using the options provided.











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8) Given your education, training, & work experiences and ambitions, does your current job meet your current needs?




9) If you are not currently working but wish to work, why are you not currently working?  Please select all that apply.














10) For those not currently working, are you still interested in working?





11) Access and Payment for Education and Training. 
Yes No Not Sure
Would you consider additional education and training ... if fully paid by an employer?
Would you consider additional education and training ... if partially paid by an employer?
Would you consider additional education and training ... if fully paid by you?
Do you have transportation for education and training?

12) How far will you travel for education and training?




13) For any job you might consider, how important are each of the following items to you?  Please provide a response for each item using the scale provided.
Not Important at All = 1 Not Very Important = 2 Neutral or Indifferent = 3 Somewhat Important = 4 Very Important = 5
Salary, earnings, wages
Retirement benefits (social security, pensions)
Other benefits (health, vacation, child care)
Contribute back to society
Being or remaining active
Utilizing experience and training
Opportunity for advancement
Job stability
Regular working hours
Easy commute

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15) Do you currently provide volunteer services in your community?



16) If you reported you were an active volunteer, please tell us about your volunteer service below.

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18) Gender?



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23) Number of persons currently living in your household?

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25) Please report your level of interest in engaging with Coastal Carolina University for the list of items below.  Please indicate your interest (or lack thereof) for each item individually using the scale provided.
No Interest = 1 Limited Interest = 2 Neutral or Indifferent = 3 Growing Interest = 4 Great Interest = 5
Completing or starting courses toward a degree
Taking undergraduate courses
Taking graduate courses
Taking distance learning courses
Taking evening, night, & weekend, and other short courses
Auditing a regular undergraduate course (for no credit)
Participating in continuing studies courses (CEUs for no credit)
Center for Active Aging & Retirement (education, research studies, news)
BB&T Center for Economic and Community Development (forums, news, studies)
Participating in Lifelong Learning (Personal Enrichment courses)
Participating in an Elderhostel event
Participating in Professional Development courses/units (PDUs)
Attending athletic events
Attending cultural events
Offering your experience and/or professional background as an instructor or lecturer
Serving as a mentor to current CCU students
Participating in volunteer activities (such as Step Up!)

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Thank you for participating in this study.


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