Get Trained. Get Hired. Build Your Future.
The April Parker Foundation invites veterans to enroll in our FREE virtual training program designed to prepare you for careers in the public sector. This program combines job-specific training with employment readiness skills—so you not only learn how to do the job, but also how to get and keep it. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, an electronic device, and ongoing workforce navigation support.
Overview
Are You A Veteran?
Yes
No
Name
Email
Zipcode
Contact Number
Section A: Demographics & Barriers
1. What is your age range?
18-24
45-54
25-34
55-60
35-44
60-65+
2. What is your gender identity?
Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer not to answer
3. What is your race/ethnicity?
Black/African American
Hispanic/Latino
Asian/Pacific Islander
Native American/Alaska Native
White
Prefer not to answer
Other
4. What is your employment status?
Employed full time
Employed part time
Self-employed
Unemployed but looking for work
Unemployed and not looking for work
Homemaker
Student
Prefer not to answer
Retired
5. Do you currently face any of the following challenges? (select all that apply)
Housing insecurity/homelessness
Disability (physical/mental health)
Substance use recovery
Lack of reliable transportation
Lack of childcare
Limited computer/internet access
Difficulty finding or keeping employment.
Lack of digital literacy
Lack of business attire
6. Please identify any current barriers that may prevent you from enrolling in or participating in the courses you selected. Your responses will help us better understand your needs and provide the appropriate support.
Section B: Occupational Needs & Skills
7. What skills do you feel most confident in today? (check all that apply)
Physical fitness / law enforcement readiness
Computer / typing skills
Mechanical/technical skills
Science/laboratory work
Customer service / public interaction
Bilingual communication
Logistics & Operations
Entrepreneurship
Other
None of the above
8. What skills do you feel you need the most training in to be successful in a job?
Computer and digital literacy (email, data entry, online applications)
Customer service and communication skills
Public speaking and professionalism
Time management and workplace organization
Report writing and documentation
Basic math and data analysis (for budgeting, utilities, or reports)
City processes and government structure (how departments and hiring work)
Reading and interpreting forms, permits, and policies
Conflict resolution and teamwork
Technical safety and equipment training (for utilities and field work)
Typing and office software (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
Interview preparation and job application skills
Stress management and resilience under pressure
Leadership and supervision fundamentals
Other (please specify): __________________________
9. How comfortable are you with online learning/self-guided courses?
1 = Not at all comfortable
2 = Slightly comfortable
3 = Neutral
4 = Comfortable
5 = Very comfortable
10. Do you have access to a computer to complete online learning?
Yes
No
11. How many hours per week could you reasonably commit to training?
1–5 hrs
6–10 hrs
11–15 hrs
16+ hrs
Section C: Wrap-around support
12. What challenges do you face on a day-today basis if any?
13. What additional supports would you need to complete training successfully? (select all that apply)
Housing support
Mental health counseling
Transportation assistance
Childcare assistance
Mentorship/coaching
14. Which course(s) are you interested in?
Please Select
COURSE 1: Public Sector Certificate
COURSE 2: Employment Readiness Training
BOTH
Course 1: Public Sector Certificate
Can you do the job? Build the skills needed for careers in government, healthcare, and community services | Understanding the Public Sector | Public Service Mindset & Ethics | Case Management & Service Navigation | Communication in Public Sector Roles | Data, Documentation & Compliance | Digital Skills + AI in Public Sector Work | Workforce Pathways
Course 2: Employment Readiness Training
Can you get and keep the job? Learn how to secure employment and succeed long-term | Career Exploration & Goal Setting | Resume & Application Skills | Interview Preparation | Workplace Readiness | Digital Literacy & AI for Job Seekers | Financial & Life Stability | Job Retention & Growth
15. Is there anything else we should know about your needs or interests as a veteran pursuing employment?
Submit
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