EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NEED SURVEY

The College of Lake County is trying to determine if there is a need to
offer a certificate program in Emergency Management. Please complete
this survey to help us meet your education and training needs. Your
response will be kept confidential. We would appreciate your reply by
March 6, 2003.

Company Name:

Address:

Your Name & Title:

1.  What is the number of individuals you employ that would benefit from
    Emergency Management training? Full time \_\_\_\_ Part time \_\_\_

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  Education/Work Experience Requirements

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3\. Please identify the **[minimum required]{.underline}** education
level for those involved in Emergency Management responsibilities, as
well as the educational level **[preferred]{.underline}** for that
position.

+----------------------------------------+--------------+--------------+
| **\                                    | **Required** | *            |
| Education Level**                      |              | *Preferred** |
|                                        | **check      |              |
|                                        | one**        | **check      |
|                                        |              | one**        |
+----------------------------------------+--------------+--------------+
| Less than a high school diploma        |              |              |
+----------------------------------------+--------------+--------------+
| High school diploma or GED             |              |              |
+----------------------------------------+--------------+--------------+
| 3-12 month postsecondary certificate   |              |              |
| program                                |              |              |
+----------------------------------------+--------------+--------------+
| 12-18 month postsecondary certificate  |              |              |
| program                                |              |              |
+----------------------------------------+--------------+--------------+
| Two-year associate degree program      |              |              |
+----------------------------------------+--------------+--------------+
| Four-year baccalaureate degree program |              |              |
+----------------------------------------+--------------+--------------+
| More than four-year degree             |              |              |
+----------------------------------------+--------------+--------------+
| Other (please specify)                 |              |              |
+----------------------------------------+--------------+--------------+

4.  How much previous work experience does your organization
    **[require]{.underline}** for those with Emergency Management
    responsibilities and how much previous work experience is
    **[preferred]{.underline}**?

+-------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **\                     | **Required**        | **Preferred**       |
| Experience**            |                     |                     |
|                         | **check one**       | **check one**       |
+-------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| None                    |                     |                     |
+-------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| Less than one year      |                     |                     |
+-------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| One to two years        |                     |                     |
+-------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| More than two years     |                     |                     |
+-------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+

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  Employment Opportunities

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5.  Please indicate the number of immediate and future job openings you
    anticipate for Emergency Management positions at your organization.
    Please include new job openings due to growth above current staffing
    levels as well as job openings due to retirements.

+-------------+------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
|             |                              | **Fu      | **Pa      |
|             |                              | ll-Time** | rt-time** |
+-------------+------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
| **New Job** | Immediate job openings       |           |           |
|             |                              |           |           |
| *           |                              |           |           |
| *Openings** |                              |           |           |
|             |                              |           |           |
| **Due To    |                              |           |           |
| Growth/**   |                              |           |           |
|             |                              |           |           |
| **R         |                              |           |           |
| etirement** |                              |           |           |
+-------------+------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
|             | Projected job openings in    |           |           |
|             | 2004                         |           |           |
+-------------+------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
|             | Projected job openings in    |           |           |
|             | 2006                         |           |           |
+-------------+------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
|             |                              |           |           |
+-------------+------------------------------+-----------+-----------+

6.  Is there a shortage of qualified individuals for these positions?

> \_\_\_ serious shortage \_\_\_ no shortage
>
> \_\_\_ moderate shortage \_\_\_ minor oversupply
>
> \_\_\_ minor shortage \_\_\_ moderate to serious oversupply

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  Training Needs for Current Employees

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7.  Please estimate the number of employees within your organization who
    would be interested in attending a program in Emergency Management
    on a voluntary basis: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

8.  Please estimate the number of employees your organization would be
    likely to send to the program to meet your training/upgrading
    requirements: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

9.  How should we schedule courses to make the program accessible to
    your employees? (Check all that apply)

> \_\_\_ morning classes \_\_\_ week-end classes \_\_\_ other:
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> \_\_\_ afternoon classes \_\_\_ on-line classes
>
> \_\_\_ evening classes \_\_\_ multiple-day seminars

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  Business Participation

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10. Would you or a member of your organization be interested in serving
    on an advisory committee to the College to develop a college
    certificate for this occupation so that program graduates will have
    the skills that your organization needs?

> \_\_\_ Yes
>
> \_\_\_ No

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  Comments

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> 11\. Please provide additional comments or advice regarding this
> program:
>
> THANK YOU for completing this survey. Please return it to:
>
> *Kathryn A. Rogalski*
>
> *College of Lake County*
>
> *19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030*
>
> *Phone 847-543-2608*
>
> *Fax 847-543-2097*

If you have any questions or if the college can assist you as you meet
your organization's training needs, please call Kathryn Rogalski at
847-543-2608.