Please respond to the following questions regarding the above named student:

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1 EMPLOYER FOLLOW-UP SURVEY ACCOUNTING Please respond to the following questions regarding the above named student: Date: Employee s Job Title: Beginning Employment Date: Your Name: Your Position: 1. What is your relationship to the employee? A. Employer/Owner B. Supervisor C. HR/Personnel Staff D. Other 2. As a result of your employee s training, how would you rate his/her preparation in relation to other employees who did not receive such training? A. Individual is better prepared B. Both are about the same C. Individual is less prepared D. No basis for opinion 3. Do you feel the school adequately prepared this student to be a successful employee? Yes No 4. What student in his/her work? 5. Do you have suggestions for improving the vocational, 6. Would you be willing to hire Valdosta Technical College graduates in the future? Yes No Continued on next page

2 7. How would you rate the vocational training received by the individual in your employ in the following work ethics areas? Please rate the following categories using the rating scale below. 3 = Exceeds Expectations 1 = Needs Improvement N/A = Not Applicable 2 = Meets Expectations 0 = Unacceptable CATEGORIES A. Attendance B. Character C. Teamwork D. Appearance E. Attitude F. Productivity G. Organization H. Communication I. Cooperation J. Respect RATINGS N/A 8. Please rate training received by your employee in the following technical skill areas by the same rating scale used above. CATEGORIES A. Basic Reading Skills B. Basic Writing Skills C. Basic Math Skills D. Basic Computer Skills E. Create Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement) F. Journalize Necessary Transactions G. Journalize Adjusting Entries H. Post to Ledgers Correctly I. Prepare a Trial Balance J. Run Necessary Reports at Month-End K. Run Necessary Reports at Month-End L. Enter and Pay Bills Properly M. Prepare Bank Reconciliation RATINGS N/A The Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education and Valdosta Technical College are proud to offer their business and industry partners the following guarantee: If one of our graduates who was educated under a standard program and his or her employer agree that the employee is deficient in one or more competencies as defined in the standards, the technical colleges will retrain the employee at no instructional cost to the employee or the employer. This guarantee applies to any graduate of a standard program who is employed in the field for which he or she was trained. It is in effect for a period of two years after graduation. To inquire about this warranty, please call the Career Services Coordinator, (229) or (229) THANK YOU FOR ASSISTING US IN OUR SURVEY! PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM IN THE PRE-PAID ENVELOPE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

3 Page 1 of 39 Accounting FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 3.00 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.50 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.50 Work ethics training. Work ethics training. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.00 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.43 Not sure yet; too early to make evaluation. Make some students realize their education is a set of basic tools to work with; experience is their best teacher.

4 Page 2 of 39 Air Conditioning Technology FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.30 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.08 More training in analog wiring and diagnostics as well as digital diagnostics troubleshooting skills need more focus. More on the job training should be required, better people skills need to be taught. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.00 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.30 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.33.

5 Auto Collision Repair Employer Ratings and Comments Page 3 of 39 FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.30 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.07 Student is very advanced for age. Students need more experience. Keep them working in the shop as much as possible. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.65 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.10 More hands on training.

6 Page 4 of 39 Automotive Technology FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.25 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.83 No other training needed. Hands-on is the best training and ASE will follow in time. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.20 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.80 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.50 More hands on training in engine repair. Not this student, but most need to be trained in personal hygiene, promptness for attendance, and customer relations skills.

7 Page 5 of 39 Banking and Finance FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 3.00 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.67.

8 Page 6 of 39 Business and Office Technology FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.48 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.48 All technical skills seemed to be covered well. Social skills on working together but also getting others to work well with you. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.24 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.41 Reimbursement and compliance. Create a program for Patient Access Staff and certify the program through NAHAM. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.13 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.10.

9 Page 7 of 39 Certified Economic Development (Customer Service Specialist) FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.10 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 1.97 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.12 Writing skills are a must to come across as professional. Organizational skills. Working in fast paced environment. ***** could improve on prioritizing and organization. No suggestions. It is all according to the student. ***** is a hard worker, does her job with pride, and many times goes over and beyond.

10 Page 8 of 39 Commercial Truck Driving FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.80 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.63 Customer service skills is a key for our success. Make sure drivers know that dealing with Receiver/Shippers can make or break a company. Not to be dependent on GPS, know how to call a customer to get directions and read a map. There is no training for stacking. There is no training for being a secretary. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.19 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.30 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.29 FY 2006: Employer Comments.

11 Computer Information Systems Employer Ratings and Comments Page 9 of 39 FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 3.00 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.69 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.65 Some basic GIS coursework would be a good addition for someone in the computer field. Demand all you can from even nontraditional students. Keep standards up and improve. Keep people working at near college level. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.38 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.48.

12 Page 10 of 39 Cosmetology FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 1.50 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 3.00 Team building skills, preparation for professional environment and/or attitude adjustment. Review team building skills; correct bad attitudes. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.68 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.73 More training on Nail Tech. **** has a license as a Master Cosmetologist. In that field, they study hair more than they do on nails. Need more hours in nails. Have a nail class only, hair only. A Master Cosmetologist should do hair only. A skin care person should do only skin. They only cover on a few things with nails and skin. They don't get enough hours in the other. **** received adequate training to enable **** to do the job. Can always improve by staying on the cutting edge new and improved equipment, more instructor training, product knowledge. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.03 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.98 ***** may have been trained well and I'm sure she was, but she did not retain

13 Page 11 of 39 the information well. Her confidence in what she does right or wrong is what makes her a great person. Just make sure they have it before they leave. More hands on training. Try teaching them modern haircuts and styles.

14 Criminal Justice Employer Ratings and Comments Page 12 of 39 FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.00 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating:.

15 Page 13 of 39 Culinary Arts FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:

16 Page 14 of 39 Dental Assisting FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.40 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.62 Teach the importance of speed as far as cleaning operatories, writing or typing in charts, keeping rooms stocked, being punctual to work. Stress importance of student to listen to employer and doing what they ask & doing how they ask. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.70 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 1.97 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.85 Excellent employee, strong work ethics, willing to learn. Need more direct patient care and pediatric care. Increase clinical hours (direct patient care in dentist office) - hands on training with patients rather than lab models.

17 Drafting Technology Employer Ratings and Comments Page 15 of 39 FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 3.00 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.78 More training on structural steel basics and sheet metal layout. Steel forming concepts FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.20 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.60 FY 2006: Employer Comments Teach them about the "old" way to do things and they do not "know" what they are doing in the workplace with software knowledge only. Teach them to be willing to show/teach "new" software routines and be willing to learn old routines that may serve as better, more productive methods.

18 Page 16 of 39 Early Childhood Care and Education FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.28 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.08 More hands on training with children of cultural diversities. Public speaking / public relations. More classes in childcare should be offered and instructors to teach classes. Hire more teachers so the classes that you offered can be taken at Val Tech not Moultrie Tech. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.45 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 1.90 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.89 FY 2006: Employer Comments.

19 Page 17 of 39 Electrical Construction and Maintenance (Industrial Electrical Technology) FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.35 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.24 More commercial electrical training less industrial. Organizational skills (paperwork); on-the-spot estimating (for small projects). FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.33 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.33 The school has a good IET/IST program. Keep up the good work. The school has a good IET/IST program. Keep up the good work. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.30 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.00

20 Page 18 of 39 Electronics and Telecommunications FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.00 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.00 *** was prepared excellently for the current position. *** did have telephone experience, so I'm not sure if that is part of the low voltage curriculum at your school.

21 Environmental Horticulture Employer Ratings and Comments Page 19 of 39 Rating Scale: Beginning in FY 2005, average employer ratings are reported when available for the FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.15 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.90 Proper pruning techniques, irrigation design and layout, basic skills to lead a team of workers. Spanish is a plus for all employees to communicate with the workforce today. ****'s training and learning fell short of my expectations, from plant identification and names to common pests and diseases in our area. More in depth training. One year is probably not enough. Hands-on experience -nothing beats that. Everyone, no matter what degree, should be given lessons in employee relations, sexual harassment at the workplace, manners and attitude. More training in plant ID, disease and pest control. **** has learned more in the garden center than in horticultural courses. ***** is bright, intelligent person and learns easily so I don't feel that this knowledge was something not retained. Perhaps the testing levels are too low - students don't feel it necessary to learn more advanced sections of text in order to pass the tests. **** has a strong sense of customer service skills with people due to working since 15, not due to school.

22 FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.00 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.85 FY 2006: Employer Comments. Employer Ratings and Comments Page 20 of 39

23 Fire Science Technology Employer Ratings and Comments Page 21 of 39 FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.90 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.77 FY 2006: Employer Comments.

24 Health Care Assistant Employer Ratings and Comments Page 22 of 39 FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:.

25 Page 23 of 39 Industrial Systems Technology FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 1.95 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.13.

26 Page 24 of 39 Machine Tool Technology FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 3.00 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 3.00 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 3.00 FY 2006 Employer Comment.

27 Management-Supervisory Development Employer Ratings and Comments Page 25 of 39 Rating scale: Average employer ratings are reported when available for the areas noted. The rating scale is as follows: FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.66 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.33 Additional HR-related training. Advanced Human Resources training. English/ Grammar; Writing/ Composition. Training geared/ targeted to specific area of work. Advanced HR. Advanced Human Resources training. Create a documentation trail for employee issues. Move team leadership and problem solving skills. English/ Grammar; Writing/ Composition. Training geared/ targeted to specific area of work. Additional HR Related subjects. Advanced HR. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.35 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.44 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.24

28 Page 26 of 39 Need outside individual(s) with experience to give firsthand experience. Class is too long. Need to bring in outside individual with related experiences to give real world exposure Reduce classroom time - too long. How to diffuse a difficult situation - dealing with difficult people. How to dress to impress. Having lessons on how to diffuse a difficult situation, dealing with difficult people, and how to dress to impress.

29 Marketing Management Employer Ratings and Comments Page 27 of 39 FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 1.85 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.00 Train all how to appear when looking for a job. Some people just show up in whatever they happened to put on that day. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.27 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.65 Student could have trained for refinishing in auto collision repair. Employee graduated from Marketing Management. Smaller classrooms or more instructors for hands on training seems to work great. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.87 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.89 Better writing skills and telephone voice. *** was great and learned these skills over time. All people entering into the workforce need to be able to effectively communicate in writing. Better writing skills and telephone skills should be incorporated into every class.

30 Medical Assisting Employer Ratings and Comments Page 28 of 39 FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.29 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 1.77 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.00 A course devoted to "Teamwork - How to get along with your coworkers." A course related to "Teamwork - How to get along with your coworkers." Employee quit without notice.

31 Page 29 of 39 Medical Laboratory Technology FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.00 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.09 **** went through the MLT course and received adequate training. Keep stressing ethics. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.03 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.85 **** had the basic book knowledge but no practical experience. **** cannot relate what **** knows with practical procedures. ****could not focus a scope, read the microscopic of a UA or do a differential for a CBC. We had to start at square one. The students should have practicals every week when they are in rotations to make sure the students can follow procedures and perform the tasks. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.15 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.48.

32 Ophthalmic Dispensing Employer Ratings and Comments Page 30 of 39 FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:.

33 Paramedic Technology Employer Ratings and Comments Page 31 of 39 FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.50 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.42 **** received training necessary to achieve licensees with the State office of EMS. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.80 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.00 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.00.

34 Page 32 of 39 Pharmacy Technology FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 1.40 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.57 Better communication skills. Class for interaction with customers. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: More time should be spent on insurance procedures, telephone interaction, customer interaction. ***** is a great associate.

35 Page 33 of 39 Practical Nursing and Related Programs FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: Company policy requires SSNs to provide information. Patient Care Assisting is not included in the following data as it was not included in the PAS area until FY08. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: Company policy requires SSNs to provide information. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.39 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.49 The individual was oriented approximately three weeks with other nurses. The first day **** was supposed to work alone, she was a no call/no show. After multiple attempts to call her, she never responded. Perhaps a good course on work ethics would help prepare persons. How to approach your supervisor about any concerns before just leaving. How much it cost to train an employee to just leave.

36 More pharmacology. Introduction to business side of an office. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.80 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.47 Employer Ratings and Comments Page 34 of 39 More IV practice, more education on back safety. Medication administration and documentation skills will improve with experience. Proper lifting/back safety education.

37 Page 35 of 39 Printing and Graphics Technology Rating Scale: Beginning in FY 2005, average employer ratings are reported when available for the FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.10 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.10 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.96 Time management, attention to detail, art history, a broad training in design programs. I feel as though **** only learned the basics and that basic, primary, and generic design was accepted and praised. Attention to detail was very poor. I feel grading and teaching should be more strict. I feel that "acceptable" work, based on student's portfolio, shows that what Val Tech teaches as "quality work" doesn't cut it in today's industry. Initially, ****'s work ethics were an issue. **** has improved dramatically in the time that **** has worked with us. I have provided suggestions to instructor as needed and/or during advisory committee meetings. Instructor does a great job trying to meet the needs of employers. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.25 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.59

38 Page 36 of 39 More education on printing processes and more assignments that simulate work-related situations that you encounter in the design industry. More in depth training on design programs and how they are put to use in real work situations. **** is prepared in all that she does. Everything seems to be great.

39 Page 37 of 39 Radiologic Technology Rating Scale: Beginning in FY 2005, average employer ratings are reported when available for the FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.80 FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.83 More clinical time. Allow more clinical time. More clinical time. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.40 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.31 Processor training - the students don't see a dark room and we still have one. Lack of independence because during the training process they cannot be left alone. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.74 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.62 ***** had already developed a great desire, care and initiative to work in CT; therefore, ***** helped *****self by pursuing the field of CT. Allow wide-range view of what is expected to be a successful technologist. Ex: Develop a heart for medical care, develop a readiness to challenge workflow, mentally prepare students with challenges, stress management, customer satisfaction.

40 Page 38 of 39 Surgical Technology Rating Scale: Beginning in FY 2005, average employer ratings are reported when available for the FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.00 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.35 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.92 More clinical practice. Needs more clinical practice. Students do not know or are not prepared to function more independently when they come to the clinical setting. Somehow students need to be better prepared for the clinical setting before they come to the OR.

41 Page 39 of 39 Welding and Joining Technology Rating Scale: Beginning in FY 2005, average employer ratings are reported when available for the FY 2008 Average Work Ethics Rating: FY 2008 Average Technical Skills Rating:. FY 2007 Average Work Ethics Rating: 1.65 FY 2007 Average Technical Skills Rating: 1.60 Better work attitude. Better work ethics. Put individuals under pressure to complete short notice projects. Quality and quantity must be maintained and are a prerequisite in the industrial world. FY 2006 Average Work Ethics Rating: 2.13 FY 2006 Average Technical Skills Rating: 2.24.