YESS Project - Youth Survey
The following survey is a collaboration between Vision Us and the Tamarack Institute, funded by Employment and Social Development Canada, to learn more about the needs of youth accessing employment and skills training resources and programs. These questions aim to be respectful, and the responses will be used to build out an actionable plan to better cater to the needs of young people in Chatham-Kent. * ONLY OPEN TO YOUTH AGES 15-30 CURRENTLY RESIDING IN CHATHAM KENT.
Legal Name (Government-Issued)
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First Name
Last Name
Email (we will use this to send the gift card)
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example@example.com
Age
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Community of Residence
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Ethnicity(ies) An ethnicity or ethnic group is a group of people with shared attributes, which they collectively believe to have. Ethnicities share attributes like language, culture, common sets of ancestry, traditions, society, religion, history or social treatment. A person can hold more than one ethnicity. This question seeks to know how you identify ethnically e.g. Canadian, British, Egyptian, Mi'kmaq, Chinese-Canadian, British Columbian, Inuit etc. You may name more than one ethnicity or even a hyphenated ethnicity
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Immigration Status
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Canadian Citizen
Permanent Resident
Temporary Permit
Refugee or Asylum Seeker
(If permanent resident or Refugee) How long have you lived in Canada?
Less than 5 years
5+ years
If you identify as First Nations or Indigenous to what is currently in Canada, which nation do you identify with?
Do you identify as trans? Trans* encompasses any person whose gender identity or expression doesn't align with the gender they were assigned at birth (ex: transgender, non-binary, genderqueer)
Yes
No
Prefer not to respond
Sexual Orientation
Optional
Which official language do you speak?
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English
French
Bilingual
Neither
Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which one(s)?
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Do you identify as a person with a disability and/or a neurodivergence?
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Yes
No
Prefer not to say
If yes, what is your disability and/or a neurodivergence?
Knowledge Generation and Knowledge Mobilisation
Where do you hold expertise, skills, or knowledge that you'd like to share or grow in your community?
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Art, music, or performance
Sports or physical activities
Public speaking or leadership
Helping others and peer support
Organizing events or taking action on issues
Working with kids or elders
Language Skills or Translation
Social media, content creation, or story telling
Knowledge of local culture, history or traditions
Environmental or climate-related action
Trades, fixing or building things
Digital skills, tech, or gaming
Lived experience (e.g., navigating systems, migration, disability, etc)
Other
How could our community or local organisations support you in using or sharing these strengths?
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What type of skills do you MOST want to learn? (Choose up to 3)
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Bilingual customer service (English/French)
Healthcare (eg., PSW, medical admin)
Skilled Trades (eg., construction, CVC)
Digital skills (eg., coding, social media)
Business/entrepreneurship
Education (eg., teacher, educator)
Other
Who do you usually go to for advice about work or careers?
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Family
Friends
Teachers
Youth Worker
Online
Professional advisor
Other
Would you be interested in having a mentor in your field of interest?
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Yes
No
Other
Community Engagement
Have you accessed any community services focused in career/job assistance?
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Yes
No
Other
If yes, which services?
Do you feel youth voices are valued in your community when new programs or policies are being made?
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What are some of the best ways for our organization to continue to engage with you as we tackle issues youth are facing?
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Events
Activities
E-mail newsletters
Newsletters by mail
Youth Council
Youth groups
Surveys
Social Media
Which social media platforms do you use the most frequently?
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X (formerly Twitter)
Instagram
Tiktok
Snapchat
Facebook
Pinterest
Youtube
I don't use social media
Other
Community Innovation
Share your ideas with us! What kind of activities, workshops, events would you like to see in our community that would support youth finding employment?
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What needs to change in the job hunting or employment process? What isn't working?
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If you could change one thing to make your community better for youth what would it be?
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The following only applies to high school students
To what extent do you feel like your education has prepared you for the job market?
Very well
Well
Neutral
Not very well
Not at all
What specific things could your schooling focus on more?
What courses made you feel like you gained more information or experience about the workforce? (e.g, Careers education, trades classes, resume building)
With having exposure to different careers during high school, do you already have a future career path in mind?
Yes, I already know what career I want after highschool
Kind of, I have an idea but it's not for sure
No, I don't know what career path to take after high school
Are there any areas you felt lacking or you would like to learn more about in helping you prepare for the work force?
How supported did you feel by teachers, guidance counselors, or career advisors when exploring career options?
Very supported
Somewhat supported
Neutral
Not very supported
Not at all
Which areas have you learned about to better prepare for the workforce? Select all that apply
Resume writting
Interview skills
Financial literacy
Entrepreneurship
Trades and apprenticeships
College/University programs
Other
What motivates you most when thinking about your future?
Salary/Financial stabilty
Passion/Interest in the work
Job security
Worklife balance/flexibilty
Helping others/making a difference
Opportunities for advancement
Do you plan or did you continue your education after high school?
Yes - College
Yes - University
Yes - Trades
Yes - Certifications
No
Job Readiness
How old were you when you got your first paying job or any kind?
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< 15
15-18
19-21
22-25
26-30
31+
I have never had a paid job
How would you describe your first paid work experience?
Very positive
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Very negative
If you were to get a job in a week from today, do you feel ready to enter the workforce?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Do you find it easier to obtain employment through word of mouth or personal connections? (e.g, neighbours, family, friends, parents, knowing the business, etc)
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Yes, it's easier for me to network with others to find employment
No, networking is difficult for me
Maybe, I haven't had experience with networking/speaking to others in the workforce
Other
What do you think schools or training programs are missing when preparing youth for work?
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How confident are you in your ability to apply for a job? (resume, cover letter, application forms)
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Very confident
Somewhat confident
Neutral
Not very confident
Not at all confident
Which of the following have helped you feel more ready for the workforce? Select all that apply
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Practice interviews
Job Shadowing or mentorship
Workplace tours
Networking events with employers
Training in workplace skills
Other
Workplace Training
When job searching, how often do you find jobs that are willing to hire without any experience?
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Very often
Often
Rarely
Not at all
If so, what are the quality of the jobs?
Well-paid
Stable/ long term
Temporary / short term
Low skilled
Limited opportunities for advancement
Other
Have you ever applied for a job where the employer offered to train you even if you did not meet all experience requirements?
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Yes
No
If yes, were you still considered for the job?
Yes, I got the job
Yes, I was interviewed
No, I was not considered
How often do you hear employers say they provide on-the-job training?
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Very often
Often
Rarely
Not at all
What would make you feel more confident applying to jobs where you don't have previous experience?
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Please verify that you are human
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