Clean Energy Career Awareness and Pathways Assessment

SECTION A: RESPONDENT PROFILE
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1. What is your age?

1. What is your age?

2. What is your Gender?

2. What is your Gender?

3. In which State do you currently live in Nigeria?

3. In which State do you currently live in Nigeria?

4. What is your current location type?

4. What is your current location type?

Educational and Employment Background.

Educational and Employment Background.

12. What is your highest level of education completed?

13. What is your field of study/specialization? (If applicable)

13. What is your field of study/specialization? (If applicable)

14. What is your current employment status?

14. What is your current employment status?

15. If employed What sector do you currently work in?

15. If employed What sector do you currently work in?

SECTION B: Washington Group Questions (WGQs) for Disability Identification
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 Do you have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses?

 Do you have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses?

5. Do you have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses?

6. Do you have difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid?

6. Do you have difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid?

7. Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps?

7. Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps?

8. Do you have difficulty remembering or concentrating?

8. Do you have difficulty remembering or concentrating?

9. Do you have difficulty with self-care, such as washing all over or dressing?

9. Do you have difficulty with self-care, such as washing all over or dressing?

10. Using your usual language, do you have difficulty communicating (for example understanding or being understood by others)?

10. Using your usual language, do you have difficulty communicating (for example understanding or being understood by others)?

11. For respondents who answered, "Some difficulty," "A lot of difficulty," or "Cannot do at all" to any question above]

11. For respondents who answered, "Some difficulty," "A lot of difficulty," or "Cannot do at all" to any question above]

What type of assistive devices or support do you currently use? (Select all that apply)

SECTION C: RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR AWARENESS
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General Knowledge Assessment

General Knowledge Assessment

16. How familiar are you with renewable energy technologies? (Rate 1-5, where 1=Not at all familiar, 5=Very familiar).

Technology12345Don’t know
Solar power
Wind power
Hydropower
Biomass energy
Geothermal energy

17. How familiar are you with AI-enabled energy technologies? (Rate 1-5)

17. How familiar are you with AI-enabled energy technologies? (Rate 1-5)

Technology12345Don’t know
Solar power
Wind power
Hydropower
Biomass energy
Geothermal energy

Career Opportunities Awareness

Career Opportunities Awareness

18. Are you aware that there are career opportunities in the renewable energy sector in Nigeria?

19. Which of the following renewable energy job roles have you heard of? (Select all that apply)

19. Which of the following renewable energy job roles have you heard of? (Select all that apply)

20. For AI-enabled energy technologies, which job roles are you familiar with? (Select all that apply)

20. For AI-enabled energy technologies, which job roles are you familiar with? (Select all that apply)

21. Do you know what qualifications are typically required for careers in renewable energy?

21. Do you know what qualifications are typically required for careers in renewable energy?

22. [If answered "Yes" or "Somewhat clear" above] What qualifications do you think are most important? (Select all that apply)

22. [If answered "Yes" or "Somewhat clear" above] What qualifications do you think are most important? (Select all that apply)

SECTION D: BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES.
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Perceived Barriers

Perceived Barriers

23. What do you see as the main barriers preventing women from entering renewable energy careers? (Rate importance 1-5, where 1=Not a barrier, 5=Major barrier)

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Lack of awareness about opportunities
Male-dominated work environment
Lack of required technical skills
Family responsibilities/work-life balance
Cultural/societal expectations
Lack of female role models
Educational background requirements
Limited networking opportunities
Safety concerns in technical work

24. What barriers do young people (under 30) face in entering the renewable energy sector? (Rate importance 1-5)

24. What barriers do young people (under 30) face in entering the renewable energy sector? (Rate importance 1-5)

Barrier12345Don’t know
Lack of work experience
High competition for entry-level positions
Skills mismatch with job requirements
Lack of mentorship opportunities
High cost of additional training
Limited awareness of career paths
Preference for more established sectors
Geographic location limitations
Lack of financial resources

25. What barriers do persons with disabilities face in accessing renewable energy careers? (Rate importance 1-5).

25. What barriers do persons with disabilities face in accessing renewable energy careers? (Rate importance 1-5).

Barrier12345Don’t know
Inaccessible workplace facilities
Lack of assistive technology in workplaces
Employer bias/discrimination
Inaccessible training programs
Assumptions about capability
Lack of disability awareness in sector
Transportation challenges
Limited representation/role models
Lack of financial resources

Personal Barriers and Concerns

Personal Barriers and Concerns

26. [For all respondents] What would be your main concerns about pursuing a career in renewable energy? (Select up to 3)

SECTION E: Communication Preferences
E1. Interest Level Assessment
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27. What is your preferred language for receiving career information?

27. What is your preferred language for receiving career information?

28. What format do you prefer for receiving career information? (Select all that apply)

28. What format do you prefer for receiving career information? (Select all that apply)

29. [For PwDs] What format adaptations would make career information most accessible for you?

29. [For PwDs] What format adaptations would make career information most accessible for you?

Technology Access and Digital Literacy

Technology Access and Digital Literacy

30. What devices do you regularly use to access information? (Select all that apply)

31. What is your primary internet access method?

31. What is your primary internet access method?

32. ? (1=Very uncomfortable, 5=Very comfortable).

32. ? (1=Very uncomfortable, 5=Very comfortable).

33. Which online platforms do you use regularly? (Select all that apply)

33. Which online platforms do you use regularly? (Select all that apply)

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