Cybersecurity Intake Form

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Contact Information

The Skills for Hire Atlantic program typically receives many applications – they will be scored. Please ensure you take you time answering the question.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Mailing Address*

Street Address

Address Line 2

Town/City

Province

Postal Code

Phone*

Which Atlantic province do you live in?*

Within that province, in what community do you live?*

About You

What is your gender identity?*

Gender identity other*

Please indicate your preferred pronouns

Which age group are you in?*

Unfortunately if you are under the age of 18, you are ineligible for the Skills for Hire Atlantic program.

Self-Identification

We are working in partnership with the Government of Canada’s Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program 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:

I am a recent immigrant to Canada (within the past 5 years)

I am an established immigrant in Canada (5+ years ago)

I am a refugee

I am Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit, First Nation Registered off-reserve, First Nation Registered on-reserve)

I am a non-Indigenous person of colour and/or visible minority

I am a member of the LGBTQ2+ community

I identify as having a disability

I am a person of African descent

I am a member of an Official Language Minority Community (i.e. French-speakers or French-speaking populations living outside of Quebec where English is predominant)

For more information, please refer to the Government of Canada’s explanation on what is an official language minority community (OLMC)

Educational/Employment Background

Highest Level of Education:*

Less than Grade 12 complete

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Trade/technical/vocational training incomplete

Trade/technical/vocational training complete

University incomplete

University Certificate/Diploma

Masters Degree or equivalent

PhD Degree or equivalent

Other

Highest Level of Education Other*

Unfortunately you are ineligible for the Skills for Hire Atlantic program.

If you are enrolled in/have taken post-secondary, what is/was your area of study?

Have you participated in any other learning opportunities, such as skills training programs, or life skills programs in the past 5 years?**

Yes

If yes, what course or program did you take (please indicate if you were a previous Skills for Hire student)?*

Employment Status*

Employed, full-time

Employed, part-time

Self-employed

Unemployed

About to be unemployed

Student/Recent Graduate

If currently employed, what industry do you currently work in?*

Other employment industry*

What is your level of experience in cybersecurity?*

None

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Program Objectives

Please pay close attention to the following section and ensure you provide full, comprehensive answers. We receive many applications and have limited seats to fill.

Check the option that best describes you:*

I am looking for a job within the tech sector

This training will improve my interest to pursue further education (post-secondary programs)

I am new to tech and exploring different career options to see what fits

I am a recent graduate and looking for career focused training

I am looking to improve my knowledge of data analytics

I am an established professional from another sector and am looking to start a new career in the tech sector

I am looking to gain more credentials/certificates

I am an IT professional looking to make a serious career change within the sector

Explain why are you interested in learning about cybersecurity? *Take your time answering these questions are scored*

What are your career goals? (example: “I want to work for —- organization as a mobile app developer”). How could this program will help you achieve your goals?*

Program-Specific Questions

For the next 20 weeks, I am available to commit “_____” hours per week to this program. (Choose the option that best reflects your availability):*

1-5 hours/week

5-10 hours/week

10+ hours/week

Have you read through the Skills for Hire website ?*

Yes

In order to graduate I must complete:*

Technical Content

3 Assignments

Attend Career Development workshops

Teaching Assistant Sessions

All of the above

Do you have any prior experience with self-paced, self-directed online learning?*

Yes, a lot

Yes, some

None

Career development sessions will be held over Zoom. Which of these topics are the most interesting to you?*

Career Kickstarter – Building your Career Plan

Strategic Networking 101

Making LinkedIn work for You

Resumes, Cover letters, and Understanding the Application Process

Interviewing for Success

Would you be interested in participating in a 1:1 career coaching session?*

Yes

Other Information

How did you learn about the Skills for Hire program?*

Community organization

Employment agency

Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing etc.)

Social Media

Digital Nova Scotia Website

Email from Digital Nova Scotia

Word of mouth

Skills for Hire website

Other

Learn about the Skills for Hire program other*

Please Specify*

Is there anything we should know about you that we have not asked? Please feel free to share below

Have you previously taken a program through Skills for Hire Atlantic?*

Yes

If yes, please specify the program and cohort you enrolled in.

Web Developer | August – December 2022

Data Analytics | August – December 2022

Web Developer | January – July 2023

Data Analytics | January – July 2023

Cybersecurity | July – November 2023

Data Analytics | July – November 2023

Cybersecurity | January – May 2024

Data Analytics | January – May 2024

Do you agree to allow Digital Nova Scotia to contact you by email regarding the Skills for Atlantic Program and/or any other career training program in the future?*

To opt-out please send an email to [email protected] and we will remove you from out mailing list

I agree

DNS has the right the remove any participant who does not comply with the community guidelines when interacting with the program.

Applications open at 9:00 a.m. AST on April 8, 2024!