Apprenticeship Application Form v2

Training Application Form
Equal Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CLOSELY CRAFTED will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CLOSELY CRAFTED does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, criminal record, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of CLOSELY CRAFTED team via email hello@closelycrafted.org. Employees may raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Disability Accommodation

CLOSELY CRAFTED is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a non-discriminatory basis. Pre-employment inquiries are made only regarding an applicant's ability to perform the duties of the position.

Reasonable accommodation is available to all disabled employees, where their disability affects the performance of job functions. All employment decisions are based on the merits of the situation in accordance with defined criteria, not the disability of the individual. Cost and feasibility are issues that CLOSELY CRAFTED must recognize and deal with in order to determine whether workplace modifications and/or accommodations can be made. CLOSELY CRAFTED is committed to participation in an interactive discussion with any applicant or employee who claims a disability that may require accommodation. An interactive discussion does not guarantee provision of an accommodation is reasonably possible.

Title I and Title VII of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, protects qualified individuals from discrimination on the basis of disability in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. Disability discrimination includes not making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or employee, barring undue hardship. CLOSELY CRAFTED is also committed to not discriminating against any qualified employees or applicants because they are related to or associated with a person with a disability. CLOSELY CRAFTED will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection than the ADA. This policy is neither exhaustive nor exclusive.

CLOSELY CRAFTED is committed to taking all other actions necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for persons with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applications

In connection with the application for employment, an investigative consumer report may be requested that will include information about the employee’s character, work habits, performance, and experience, along with reasons for termination of past employment. CLOSELY CRAFTED consistent with the job described, may request information from public and private sources about employee’s workers’ compensation injuries, driving record, criminal history, education, credentials, credit, and references. Medical and workers’ compensation information will only be requested in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or any other applicable state laws. Background checking (other than work references) will only be conducted following the extension of a contingent offer of work. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, if employment is denied because of information obtained by the prospective employer from a consumer-reporting agency, the employee will be notified and given the name and address of the agency or the source that provided the information.

CLOSELY CRAFTED relies upon the accuracy of information contained in the employment application, as well as the accuracy of other data presented throughout the hiring process and employment. Any misrepresentations, falsifications, or material omissions in any of this information or data may result in the exclusion of the individual from further consideration for employment, or, if the person has been hired, termination of employment.

CLOSELY CRAFTED aims to support artisans in the fashion industry by preserving their trade and connecting them with applicants who would most benefit from an opportunity with a training partner. Depending on the employer and the opportunity, there may be other requirements such as additional applications, interviews, pre-testing or paperwork, etc. Filling out and submitting this initial application will put you in our candidate pool for all future opportunities and placement. Please be aware that employers may have additional restrictions or requirements around placement that are not called out here
Personnel Files and References

It is the responsibility of each employee to promptly notify CLOSELY CRAFTED of any changes in personal data. Personal mailing addresses, name changes, telephone numbers, tax withholdings and other such status reports should be accurate and current at all times. Your personnel records are treated as confidential. Personnel files belong to CLOSELY CRAFTED. Copies of any document signed by the employee will be provided upon request. As a standard procedure, only your employment dates and current job title will be reported to appropriate individuals. Additional information about you, your salary, or your job history will not be released without your written or documented authorization.
Completing this application is the first step into the pool of potential candidates eligible to apply for any upcoming apprenticeships, OJT programs, or opportunities. This application will help us understand if you meet the basic qualifications, and acceptance as a potential student is not guaranteed to any one person. Future applications may require additional applications, testing, or assessment to participate.

Please take your time in filling out this application. Care should be placed in using uppercase and lowercase lettering and communicating through full sentences. Need help filling out the application? It would be our pleasure to assist you - email hello@closelycrafted.org to request assistance.
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Full Legal Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Preferred Name
Email Address*
example@example.com
Telephone Number
Primary Language*
Secondary Language
Current Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you willing to relocate?
You must be 18 years old to participate in one of the Closely Crafted training programs. Are you 18 years old or older?:
Date of Birth

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Preferred Pronouns

What is your current level of education?*
Are you currently employed?

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Please share details about current employment:
What is your current level of skill in the field of artisanal fashion production, if any? (Prior experience is not required, although applications for specific opportunities may have their own eligibility requirements that will be listed on the application.) *
Please elaborate on the above in regards to your current level of training in the field of artisanal production, if applicable.
Are you currently looking for a full time opportunity or looking to change your existing career path into artisanal fashion production? *

Are you physically capable of lifting objects weighing up to 20 pounds?*
Do you enjoy precision work with your hands?*
Which opportunity are you most interested in receiving training?*

Flower MakingPleatingBoth
Based on the description of the potential opportunities below, kindly elaborate why you are interested in either or both opportunities:*
Flower Making job description

Pleating job description
Who referred you to this program?:
Kindly share in 2-3 sentences how you believe this opportunity in artisan fashion production could impact your lifetime career goals. *

Voluntary Self Identification

Closely Crafted collects data for analytical purposes and granting opportunities. This information will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable federal laws, executive orders, and regulations. Submission of this information is voluntary, and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.
What is your race or ethnicity?
What is your veteran status?
What is your gender?
Are you authorized to work in the US on an unrestricted basis?
We are required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities.

You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity. This information can also be used to help us prepare for any accommodations you may need.
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Training Application Form

Voluntary Self Identification

We are required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities.