Hi Deborah
Great that you are sending out employer surveys. Lots of information should come back that will be of interest to your entire staff. From this changes and improvements can be made. If employers don't respond you may want to call them and ask if they will complete the survey on the phone. Building relationships is important. Employers are the source for more job openings, students, and free advice about your training programs. They can also be asked to visit school and give presentations or hold mock interviews.
Getting and maintainingcontact information is always a challenge. That is why frequent communication with students, grads, and employers is so important. Also ask for cell phone numbers. They don't change as quickly as address and other contact information.
Great job
Susan