Spring 2021 Virtual TKU Digital Agency Application

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The TKU Digital Agency is an advanced program for young people who learn differently that mimics a real workplace. Participants will complete projects for real clients and be paid a stipend (details below) for their contributions. The program will meet weekly on Monday afternoons for 10 weeks beginning February 22nd. Dates for the Spring 2021 cycle appear below. There is no fee for participation.

Application Deadline: Monday, February 8th at 5:00PM
Applicants will hear from TKU about acceptance by Friday, February 12th at 6:00PM at the latest.

Previous client projects have included: logos, stickers, websites, UX design, videos, marketing materials, brochures, and more.
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ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, applicants must:

-Must be between the ages of 14-21;
-Have previous tech and/or design experience; Limited spots; Students who have taken TKU classes before will receive preference.
-This is a program for neurodiverse students and students who learn differently. Most eligible applicants will have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or a 504 plan. If you do not have an IEP or 504 plan, please indicate your eligibility in the final question on this application.
-Complete and submit this application
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SPRING 2021 SCHEDULE (all Mondays, 4-6 PM):

Session 1: February 22
Session 2: March 1
Session 3: March 8
Session 4: March 15
Session 5: March 22
Session 6: April 5
Session 7: April 12
Session 8: April 19
Session 9: April 26
Session 10: May 3

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EXPECTATIONS

Participants will be paid $15.00 per session, and payment will be in one lump sum after last session in the form of a digital Visa Gift Card (or similar). Out of respect and accountability for their coworkers, full attendance at all sessions is expected. Existing commitments and unexpected absences should be communicated before class whenever possible. Participants will only be paid for the sessions they attend.

1. Applicant First Name *

2. Applicant Last Name *

3. Preferred Name or Nickname

4. What are your gender pronouns?

If you're not sure how to respond to this question, here are some resources about gender pronouns: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/services/lgbtqi/Gender%20Pronouns%20final%20draft%2010.23.17.pdf

He/him/his

She/her/hers

They/their/theirs

Other:

Clear selection

5. Applicant Email *

6. Applicant Phone *

7. Possible Zoom Usernames *

Please note that for student safety, we do not admit anyone into our virtual classrooms whose usernames we do not recognize. If you will be logging on using a screen name, email address, or name of someone else in your household, please list it here to avoid a delay.

8. Applicant Date of Birth *

YYYY

9. Emergency Contact Name *

10. Emergency Contact Relationship to Applicant *

11. Emergency Contact Email *

12. Emergency Contact Phone Number *

13. Please indicate your highest level of school you will have completed by February 2021: *

Currently attending high school

Graduated high school

Currently attending college

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Other:

Required

14. What is the name of your current or most recently attended school? *

15. Are you a student who learns differently? Please indicate which applies to you below. *

Ask a parent/guardian if you are not sure.

I have an IEP (individualized education plan).

I have a 504 plan.

I go to a private school.

I am in a 12:1:1 or 12:2:2 classroom (or a similar ratio of students to teachers).

I am in an ASD Nest program at a public school.

I see a therapist (occupational, speech, reading, social worker).

I receive additional supports at school such as a paraprofessional or SEIT (special education itinerant teacher).

Other:

Required

16. What helps you feel supported and successful in work and/or learning environments?

17. Please describe any previous work, internship, or work readiness experience you have.

18. What do you hope to gain from participating in the TKU Digital Agency After School program? *

19. Please describe yourself using a minimum of 3-5 sentences: *

20. If you have a resume, letter of recommendation, or website portfolio that you would like to share with us, please email it to us at info@techkidsunlimited.org with your name and "TKU Digital Agency" in the subject line.

I intend to email you one or more of the items listed above before the application deadline.

I do not currently have the items above.

Other:

Clear selection

21. What type of device(s) do you have access to at home that will be available for you to use from 4:00 - 6:00PM on the dates listed above? *

Computers are ideal and recommended to enable students to participate as fully as possible in this program.

Computer (desktop, laptop)

Chromebook

Internet-ready tablet

Internet-ready smartphone

Other:

Required

22. Do you have internet access at home? *

Yes, I have internet access at home.

No, but I have a reliable place where I can use the internet during program hours.

No, I do not have internet at home. Please share resources with me that may help my family get connected.

Other:

Required

23. Please refer to the schedule above and list any known schedule conflicts you expect during the Spring 2021 session below. (If you don't have any conflicts, type "N/A".) *

24. If accepted, I would prefer to receive payment at the conclusion of the program in the form of: *

A check (Note: A completed W2 will be required for this option before payment can be made.)

A Visa Gift Card

25. Please rate your confidence using image editing software (such as Adobe Photoshop, Pixlr, or Gimp): *