Improving Adult Education - Survey for Learners

The Government of Manitoba is looking to improve adult education programming to help more people finish high school, find good paying jobs, or go on to training or education at college or university.

To help learners like you, we want to understand your experience attending adult education programs.

The survey should take about 10 minutes to finish.

This survey is confidential and voluntary. No one will know who answered it and you do not have to take this survey if you don’t want to.

If you have questions or suggestions, please email AdultEdModernization@gov.mb.ca.

If you need help to complete this survey, please ask your program instructor or teacher.

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What is your main reason for attending an adult education program?

Please choose only one option. You can also select "other" to add your own response.

I want to improve my reading/writing or math skills

I want to get my high school diploma

I have my high school diploma, but I want to improve my grades or take additional classes to go on to further education/training or to get a better job

Other (please specify)

How did you find out about the program you are attending?

Check all that apply. You can also select "other" to add your own response.

Family member or friend

Community organization (example: friendship centres, family resource centres, youth organizations)

High school or teacher

Another adult education program

University, college or training program

Government office (example: Employment and Income Assistance, Manitoba Housing, Social Services)

Correctional facility

Website

Other (please specify)

How easy was it to find information about the centre or program you are attending right now?

Please choose only one option.

Very easy

Easy

Okay

Difficult

Very difficult

What do you think is the best way to let people know about adult education programs?

Please check up to THREE below. You can also select "other" to add your own response.

Social media

Websites

Apps

Bus Advertisements

Pamphlets/flyers/information mailed to homes

Information sessions at high schools

High school guidance counsellors or teachers

Community organizations (example: friendship centres, family resource centres, youth organizations)

Government staff (example: Employment and Income Assistant worker, social worker)

Other (please specify)

Where are you the most comfortable attending an adult education program?

Please choose only one option. You can also select "other" to add your own response.

School building - elementary or high school

College or university

Community organization (example: friendship centres, family resource centres, youth organizations)

Public library

Online

Place of worship (example: temple, church, mosque, synagogue)

Other (please specify)

Would attending classes be easier if other services were in the same building or nearby?

Please choose only one option. You can also select "other" to add your own response.

Child care

Government services (example: Employment and Income Assistance, Manitoba Housing, Social Services, training programs)

Language programs

Mental health/Addiction services

Other (please specify)

Did you face any of these challenges in going back to school as an adult?

Check all that apply.

Not having enough money to cover my basic needs (example: food, safe housing)

Finding child care

Balancing a job while in school

Transportation (examples: cost, difficult/no bus routes, no driver’s licence, no car)

Lack of support from Employment and Income Assistance

Mental health or addictions

Language barriers

Were there any other difficulties you faced in going back to school?

What is helping you to succeed in your current program?

Check all that apply. You can also select "other" to add your own response.

Support of family, friends, and/or community

Support of teacher/instructor/school staff

Support of community organization (example: friendship centre, family resource centre)

Food banks

Government supports (example: Employment and Income Assistance, housing assistance)

First Nations Band/Manitoba Métis Federation financial supports

Affordable and accessible childcare

Free or low-cost bus service

Mental health/addictions services

Other (please specify)

10.

Would anything below make it easier to start and complete adult education programs?

Check all that apply. You can also select "other" to add your own response.

Increased awareness of adult education programs

More information on programs and centres

More openings, so learners don’t have to wait

More evening classes

More weekend classes

More online classes

More programs or courses in French

Programs or courses in Indigenous languages

Adult literacy programs in the same building as adult learning centres

Other (please specify)

11.

What do you plan to do after completing your program?

Check all that apply. You can also select "other" to add your own response.

Go to college, university or a training program

Get a job or better job opportunities

I don’t know yet

Other (please specify)

12.

What would make it easier for you to move on to further education/training?

Please check the TWO options that would help you the most. You can also select "other" to add your own response.

Information on the different kinds of education/training and the careers they lead to

Information about college, university and training programs

Meeting with an education/guidance counsellor

Help with applying to colleges and universities

Information on financial support for students

My goal is to get a job and not go on to more education or training

Other (please specify)

13.

What would help you move on to a good job after you are done your program?

Please check the TWO options that would help you the most. You can also select "other" to add your own response.

Workshops on how to search for jobs (example: how to find and use job websites or apps)

Workshops on how to write resumes and practice job interviews

Information on the skills and courses you need for different jobs/careers

Meeting with a career counsellor

Programs that help you to get work experience while taking classes (examples: co-ops, internships, apprenticeships)

Events where companies meet students to talk about available jobs

Other (please specify)