📝 Sample Communication Colleges Can Share with Respondents
This sample message is optional. Colleges can use this or a similar message to alert former students about the CTEOS survey if they so choose.
Subject: Help Shape the Future of Career Education and Earn a $10 Gift Card!
Dear [Student Name],
We want to hear about your career goals and achievements! [School Name] is participating in the Career and Technical Education Employment Outcomes Survey (CTEOS), which asks about your satisfaction with your CTE classes and program, and how your education has impacted your career, including any increase in wages.
We wanted to let you know that you’ll be receiving this survey on October 15th. It's important that you complete it, as your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and how we can improve. This information can also influence the funding we receive from the state.
How to Recognize the Survey Invitation:
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Sender: The email will come from California Community Colleges - CTEOS (CteSurvey@santarosa.edu).
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Subject Line: [School Name] Employment Survey, Earn a $10 Gift Card
• Please check your inbox, and if you don't see it, look in your spam or junk folders.
• The email will contain a personalized link to complete the survey.
This is a legitimate opportunity to share your feedback and earn an award; as a thank you for your time, you will receive a $10 gift card with a wide selection of options to choose from once the survey is completed.
For more information about the survey, you can visit the CTEOS website.
Thank you for considering this request!
Best regards,
[School Contact Name]