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YWCA Strive Application

YWCA Strive Application

YWCA Strive is a hands-on professional development and training program designed to assist women and people of color in McLean County who face employment barriers in finding a career and obtaining gainful employment.

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Name*
First Preferred First Name Last
Pronouns*
- She/Her
- He/Him
- They/Them
Email
Phone*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please select the gender you most closely identify with*
- Woman
- Man
- Non-binary
Do you identify as transgender*
- Yes
- No
Please select the race(s) and ethnicity(ies) that you most closely identify with*
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Asian
- Black or African-American
- Latinx, Latina, Latino, or Hispanic
- Middle Eastern or North African
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- White
- Other Race/Ethnicity

Are you now or have you ever been a client of Labyrinth Outreach Services to Women?*
- Yes
- No
How did you hear about this program?*
If you were referred by another agency or organization, please write the name of the organization and the person who referred you.
Education level*
- Less than a High School Diploma
- High School Degree or Equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Employment status*
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Temporary or LTE
- Apprenticeship
- Intership/Fellowship
- Self-employed
- Not currently employed
If employed, list your job, your title, and hours you work per week of any current jobs.
Community/Volunteer Service
Please list the type of service work, your role, hours per week of involvement, and start and end date of service.
Do you have any obligations that keep you from participating in non-family or work activities?*
Examples: employment, caregiving to a child or adult, etc.
- Yes
- No
Please check all the days and times you would be available for program sessions.*
- Select All
- Monday – Thursday, 1:15-3:15 p.m. (in-person)
- Monday – Thursday, 6-8 p.m. (remote)
How would you prefer to attend Strive classes?*
Note: All evening classes are remote.
- I’m only willing to participate in the in-person program.
- I prefer to participate in the in-person program but would participate in the remote program if needed.
- I have no preference.
- I prefer to participate in the remote program but would participate in the in-person program if needed.
- I’m only willing to attend remote (Zoom) classes.
Which of the following are you interested in completing?*
Please note: You must complete the Essential Skills program before enrolling in the Entrepreneurship Skills Program.
- Essential Skills Program
- Entrepreneurship Skills Program (for starting your own business)
If you were enrolled in the remote YW Strive session, would you like to participate in a YW Strive Zoom training before starting the program?*
- Yes
- No
- Maybe

What do you feel makes you a good candidate for this program?*
Please give a brief description of the reasons you feel make you good choice for acceptance into the program and how you would benefit from participating in this program. Suggested length 200-350 words.

Did you have help filling out this application?*
- Yes (someone helped me)
- No (I filled out on my own)
Terms and Conditions*
I understand that this application is for admission only for the term indicated. I agree that I am bound by YWCA McLean County’s regulations concerning application deadlines and admission requirements. I understand that applying for this program does not guarantee acceptance. I certify that this information is complete and accurate. I understand that making false or fraudulent statements within this application or residency statement will result in disciplinary action, denial of admission, and invalidation of credit or certificates earned. If admitted, I agree to abide by the policies of YW Strive and the rules and regulations of YWCA McLean County. Should any information change prior to my entry into YW Strive, I will notify YWCA McLean County. Please sign below if you agree to these terms and conditions.
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