Career Essentials Application

Career Essentials takes place one day a week after-school from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, for 10 weeks. Our semesters run from:

October 28, 2022 — January 20, 2023

February 13, 2023 — May 12, 2023

Career Essentials will take place in-person at Futures and Options’ offices, located at 111 Broadway in Manhattan. There will be a limited virtual option available for individuals who are unable to participate in person.

Expectations for Students in Career Essentials:

Attend and be on time for all workshops, including the required orientation session
Meaningfully participate in all workshops—completing assignments, including any makeups, participating in group activities, respecting and supporting fellow students
Keeping the camera on when workshops are virtual and participating in all chat/breakout room sessions
Notifying your workshop facilitators one day in advance in you expect to be absent
Completing a survey upon completion of the Career Essentials program

Support Futures and Options’ Core Values:

Set high expectations for yourself and others. Strive for excellence, and make a positive impact
Create an environment where all feel welcome. Foster a culture of equity and inclusion
Show utmost respect for yourself and others at all times
Demonstrate a high level of integrity both on a personal and professional level

Participants who attend at least 8 out 10 of their workshops, and complete the exit survey will be eligible to earn a $50 stipend at the end of the semester.

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Name*

First name Last name

What name do you prefer to be called?

Home Street*

Apt Number*

Home Borough*

State*

ZIP code*

Confirm mailing address*

From time to time, Futures and Options may mail you program-related paperwork, in addition to your stipend payment if you are eligible for one. Please confirm your mailing address.

Yes, this is my mailing address

No, I have another address for mailing

Mailing Address

The best number to reach me at is:*

Home Phone #*

Cell Phone #*

This is my personal cell

Yes

This is a family cell phone # which is shared, but I can receive calls and messages at this number

Yes

The best times to reach me at are (Check all that apply):*

8am - 10am

10am - 3pm

3pm - 7pm

My personal email address*

My school email address*

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact 1 Name*

Emergency Contact 1 Email*

Emergency Contact 1 Address*

Emergency Contact 1 Phone*

Relation 1*

Relation 1 Other*

Emergency Contact 2 Name*

Emergency Contact 2 Email*

Emergency Contact 2 Address*

Emergency Contact 2 Phone*

Relation 2*

Relation 2 Other*

High School information

Current Grade Level in High School*

High School*

For testing, select one of these schools: Academy for Careers in Television and Film (ACTV), Academy for Conservation and the Environment, Academy for Environmental Leadership

Expected Year of High School Graduation*

Please enter a number from 2022 to 2040.

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High School - name only

1) What steps will you take to ensure your successful participation?*

2) How will you engage with and support your Career Essentials classmates?.*

I am available to participate in Career Essentials during the following semesters (check all that apply)*

October 28, 2022 - January 20, 2023

February 13, 2023 - May 12, 2023

I am available on the following days after school*

Futures and Options offers a limited remote options for those who are unable to attend in person. If you are not able to participate in-person, please explain the reason below:*

By checking this box, I certify that I have read the program description and understand that I am applying to Career Essentials (not the Internship Program).*

I am applying to Career Essentials

Personal information

Date of birth*

What are your pronouns?*

Other pronouns*

What is your gender?*

Other gender*

Self-Identified Race*

How do you racially identify?*

What is your ethnicity?*

Country of Birth*

Other country of birth*

Are you the first generation in your family to attend school in the United States?*

How many adults live in the household?*

Please enter a number from 1 to 20.

What is the approximate combined income of your parents/guardian?*

Does your household receive SNAP benefits (food stamps) or have received SNAP within the past 12 months? (Don't include WIC or any food banks)**

Yes

I don't know

Are you an NYCHA resident?*

Is English your first language?*

Yes

What is your primary language spoken at home?*