Developing a Skilled Workforce:Student Survey

Class 2011 – 2012Group 3

Meet the TeamCrystal Reinoso, Consigny Law Firm,

S.C.Elaine Schultz, M&I BMO Harris BankGerri Downing, Siepert & Co, LLPMike Rebman, City of JanesvilleStephanie Schreier, Milton Area

Chamber of CommerceYolanda Cargile, School District of

Janesville

Leadership Development Academy • Overview of Project• Goal of LDA Project

Timeline of LDA ProjectNovember:◦ Initial idea for Rock County 5.0 project and

other project ideas were discussedDecember:◦ Group decision to go ahead with Rock

County 5.0 projectJanuary:◦ Met with Rock County 5.0 to discuss details◦ Formulated initial plan◦ Developed survey questions◦ Had student “test drive” survey

Timeline of LDA Project• February:

o Survey finalized!• March:

o Surveys emailed to Superintendentso Press release issued by Rock County 5.0

• April:o Project featured in Janesville Gazette and

monthly newsletter for Greater Beloit Economic Development

o Survey closed and data gathered for presentation

Demographic Information

Beloit Memorial

Beloit Turner High School

Broadhead High School

Clinton High School

Edgerton High School

Evansville High School

Janesville School District

Milton High School

Parkview High School

0% 200% 400% 600% 800% 1000% 1200%

District Participation Rate

Beloit Memorial

Beloit Turner High School

Broadhead High School

Clinton High School

Edgerton High School

Evansville High School

Janesville School District

Milton High School

Parkview High School

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

Grade Level Participation

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Demographic Information

Demographic Information

Female

Male

0.00% 50.00% 100.00%

American In-dian/

Alaska Native1%

Asian2%

Black/African Ameri-

can11%

His-panic/Latino13%

Native Hawi-ian/

Other Pacific

Is-lander

0%

White/Cau-

casian73%

Gender Distribution Ethnic Distribution

How do students learn about careers?

Classroom Teacher

13%

School Guidance Counselor

17%

Parents24%

Relatives9%

Friends5%

Internet18%

Media-TV,Radio

7%

Other7%

Student Career AspirationsAgriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesBusiness Management & Administration

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & CommunicationsInformation Technology

Architecture & ConstructionManufacturing

Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsGovernment & Public Administration

FinanceLaw, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Health ServicesHuman Services

Hospitality & TourismTransportation, Distribution and Logistics

Education and TrainingMarketing

CosmetologyVeterinarian

MilitaryOther

5.8%7.1%

12.3%1.4%

4.0%2.7%

11.0%1.0%1.1%

9.7%20.4%

3.3%1.5%

0.8%6.6%

1.5%1.3%1.4%1.9%

5.3%

When do students start to consider career aspirations?

13.40%

48.90%

37.70%

High School Middle SchoolElementary School

Post High School Educational Aspirations

Associate Level8%

Technical Training

12%

4 Yr Degree Program60%

Military6%

Workforce2%

Undecided12%

What plays a role in decision on where to live post graduation?

Looking to stay in Rock County

Employment Opportunities

Cost of Housing and Quality of Life

Desire to live in Large Urban Area

Desire to move out of state

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

Where students entering the workforce plan to live?

Rock County Area44%

Urban Area 7%

Out of State28%

Other22%

Students with a technical focus

Business Related

Computer/Technical

Culinary/Food Services

Early Childhood Education

Health Care Related Field

Nursing

Manufacturing Related Field

Electrical

Welding

Criminal Justice Program

Automotive

Landscaping/Horticultural

Other

7.40%12.10%

5.00%6.70%

10.10%9.10%

4.40%3.40%

8.40%7.00%

12.80%1.30%

12.40%

RecommendationsCommunity Leaders

◦Create a committee or agency that would work to integrate vocational training and workforce development at a high school level.

◦Provide sources of funding and support.Employers

◦Identify industry needs and the skill gaps.◦Increase investment in training and the number of both self-sustaining jobs and high-wage jobs.

Recommendations Parents

◦Encourage students to explore all career options, not just 4 year degrees. 

◦Encourage students to participate in vocational training in high school.

◦Provide funding to receive vocational certifications. 

Students◦Participate in technical and skills training,

work-preparedness activities and apprenticeships.

◦Obtain vocational certifications prior to high school graduation.

RecommendationsEducators

◦Provide technical and vocational training opportunities and certifications in high school.

◦33% of students indicated they would like more vocational training in school. 

◦Prepare students to enter vocational courses and two year programs beyond high school. 

◦Increase educator understanding of the labor market and needs. 

◦Provide earlier and greater career guidance.

Survey Learning Opportunities

•Increase timeline for survey distribution.•Explore ways to build key questions into existing school district student surveys.•Limit or eliminate open ended questions.•Include Middle School (7th & 8th Graders) into the surveyed population.

ConclusionDisconnect with 4 year degree

aspirations, and the statistical reality.

Economic Development and growth, can not happen with out a strong workforce.

Goal of the data is to provide a framework to start a discussion between employers and educators.

Special Thank you to….Rock County 5.0

◦James Otterstein◦Mary Willmer

Steve Huth, School District of Janesville and affiliated with Stateline Career & Technical Education Academy.

Eileen, Wirka, School District of Janesville

A full report on the survey will be made available after May 15.  If you would like to receive this full report, please reach out to Elaine Schultz via e-mail at elaine.schultz@micorp.com.