application Name* First Name Last Name Email* Address* Street Address Address Line 2 Town/City AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon Province Postal Code Phone*Highest Level of Education (check one):*High SchoolSome Post-SecondaryCollegeBachelor DegreeIf you are enrolled in/have taken post-secondary, what is/was your area of study?*Employment Status*Employed and looking to up-skillEmployed and looking to change careersUnemployedStudent or recent graduateCheck the option that best describes you:*I am recently graduated from post secondary and looking for career focused trainingI’m new to tech and exploring different career optionsI’m a seasoned professional and looking to make a serious career changeAre you a previous student of Skills for Hire?*YesNoAre you a previous applicant of Skills for Hire?*YesNoThis program is 43+ hours in length and requires consistent effort. Are you able to commit 5+ hours on average a week to this course?*YesNoMost of our class content takes place online in pre-recorded videos and tutorials, with the exception of our Career Kickstarter Series, Informational Webinars, Office Hours, and our Slack channel. Do you have any prior experience with self-paced, self-directed online learning?*Yes, a lotSomeNoneDo you think that you are well-positioned to succeed in an online learning environment?*YesNoWhy are you interested in learning about cyber security?*What are your career goals? (example: “I want to work for ---- organization as a mobile app developer” )*How will this program assist you in reaching your goals?*As part of this program, you will have access to professional development sessions over Zoom. What topics with regard to PD are most of interest to you?* Resume writing Interview skills Network building Career goals What kind of additional support do you need most in order to meet your career goals and complete this program? (check all that apply)* Group professional development calls 1-1 career coaching Accountability and structure Study groups What time of day is best for you to attend PD zoom sessions?*MorningMid-dayEveningOptional Self IdentificationThe Skills For Hire program is open to applications from residents of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador who are over the age of 18 and who hold a high school diploma or GED. We are working with Economic and Social Development Canada to ensure equal access to this program for underrepresented groups. Please check the boxes that apply below if you would like to self-identify as belonging to any of the following groups:What is your age range?18-3535-5555 +Check all that applyI have immigrated to Canada within the past 5 yearsYesNoPrefer not to sayI am an Indigenous PersonYesNoPrefer not to sayI am a non-Indigenous visible minorityYesNoPrefer not to sayI identify as femaleYesNoPrefer not to sayI am a member of the LGBTQ2+ communityYesNoPrefer not to sayI am a person with a disabilityYesNoPrefer not to say
