Apply to The GIG Project

Thank you for your interest in The Gig Project.

 

Application Information and Instructions

Applicants who do not meet the criteria below will not be considered for the program.

Basic Eligibility

Instructions for Completing the Application

1. Answer all the questions.
2. Where asked, provide the names of two references other than your parents or your Work BC Case Manager. Please be sure to let them know that we may call.
3. If you need assistance completing the online form or answering the questions, a Work BC Case manager can help, if you have one.
4. When you finish the online application, attach a resume and any optional letters of reference.
5. If  *required*  information is simply not available to you, answer with n/a
   (not applicable).

Your COMPLETED application package includes the following items:

1. The fully completed online application
2. Your resume attached
3. Letters of reference attached (optional)

PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED EARLY

All personal information submitted on this application is kept confidential and is obtained for the purposes of background documentation, payroll, and program statistics. Any questions about the collection of this information can be directed to:

• The Gig Project –  Agora Employment Essentials
  103-33255 South Fraser Way,
  Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B2
  604-859-6790

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Name *

First

Last *

Last

Email *

Primary Phone *

Second Phone

Message Number

(if no phone)

Address *

City *

Postal Code *

Emergency Contact Person

Relationship to You

Contact Number

Personal Information

Social Insurance Number (your information is secure) *

Date of Birth *

Age

Driver's License Yes No

Driver's License Class L N 5 4 3 2 1

Gender Female Male

What Forms of ID Do You Have? *

BC ID

SIN Card

Health Card

Passport

Status Card

Permanent Residency Card

First Language *

Other Languages Spoken

Current Source of Income * Parents Social Assistance Disability Other Current Source of Income

Education Information

Are You Currently Attending School? * Yes No

If "Yes", where? *

Your Highest Level of Education Grade? GED Technical School College University Your Highest Level of Education

Main Areas of Study

Certificates | Diplomas | Degrees

Employment Section

1. Last Employer

Position

Start Date

End Date

   Work Duties

Reason(s) for Leaving

2. Last Employer

Position

Start Date

End Date

   Work Duties

Reason(s) for Leaving

3. Last Employer

Position

Start Date

End Date

   Work Duties

Reason(s) for Leaving

Questions About the Program

What are 3 things you hope to gain from the YKW program? *

How did you hear about the YKW Program? *

(Include names of people you heard about it from)

Name of Work BC Case Manager, if applicable.

Why do you think you would be a good candidate for the program? *

What strengths do you have that people in your life have noticed? *

How do you think the staff at YKW can assist you and what do you need to find a job? *

What challenges to finding and/or keeping employment are you experiencing? *

Have you attended any other Skills Link employment programs, career exploration or job search programs? If so, what program? *

How long have you been looking for work? What you have been doing for job search for the last month, e.g., number of online or in-person resumes handed out, interviews, resources used, etc. *

Your Participation

Do you have any special needs that YKW staff should know about? *

(Medical conditions, allergies, physical restrictions, mental illness...)

Are there any other challenges regarding your participation in the YKW program that we should be aware of? *

(Child care issues, education plans, upcoming vacations, car payments, court dates, probation restrictions, other responsibilities...)

References

Provide two references from a community-based program, agency, school, church or some other group where you were a participant, client, volunteer or employee. Your reference contacts are welcome to provide a letter of reference (optional).

1. Name of Reference

Position

Organization Name

Phone Number

2. Name of Reference

Position

Organization Name

Phone Number

Permission Regarding Personal Information

I give permission for YKW to contact persons listed on this form to obtain confirmation of information relevant to my participation in this program. I also give YKW permission to disclose required information to Service Canada and to my Case Manager regarding my participation and progress in this project.

Type Your Full Name *

Date

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