NYEC Youth Interview Application Form

  • NYEC Youth Interview Application Form

    Apply to join our upcoming youth interview. Please review the introduction and fill out the 5-7 minute survey below to be considered for the interviews.

  • Introduction

  • The National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC) is organizing youth interviews to learn directly from young people (ages 18-30) about their experiences with apprenticeship pathways. Please fill out this 5-7 minute survey to be considered for a 1:1 30-minute interview. Information shared in the interview may be used in our policy report as anonymous quotes, summarized findings, and aggregated data to inform our recommendations. Selected participants will receive a $75 gift card upon completion of the interview. Your name will not be used, though general descriptors (such as program type or region) may be included.

  • What is your current status in the apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program?*
  • What type of Apprenticeship program did you participate in? (Check all that apply)*

  • Outreach and Applying

  • How did you first hear about the program?*
  • How easy or difficult was it to find information about apprenticeship programs?*
  • Did any of the following make it harder for you to apply to your program? (Check all that apply)*
  • Would any of the following have made applying easier?*

  • Program Operations

  • Did you experience any of the following challenges during your program? (Check all that apply)*
  • Which supports did you need but NOT receive during your program? (Check all that apply)*

  • Financial Support

  • How important is it to you that apprenticeship programs guarantee supportive services?*
  • How helpful was financial literacy education (if provided)?*

  • Youth Voice

  • During your program, were you asked for feedback about how the program was run?*
  • Which of the following would be the MOST meaningful ways to include youth voice and feedback in apprenticeship programs? (Select up to 3)*

  • Program Quality

  • How prepared was your program to support young workers?*
  • Which program practices would most improve your apprenticeship experience? (Select up to 3)*
  • Did your program include hands-on, meaningful learning connected to real jobs?*

  • Outcomes

  • What outcomes have you experienced since participating? (Check all that apply)*
  • How well did your training match the skills employers in your area are looking for?*

  • Interview Availability

  • Rows

  • Disclaimers

    • Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
    • Confidentiality: Sessions will be recorded but we will keep your personal contact information private. Your name will not appear in any reports, though anonymous quotes and general details (such as program type or location) may be used.
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