Fall 2022 SWFT Application

Welcome to the SWFT Application Form. This is the first step in the SWFT Application. By completing this form, we will be able to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for the SWFT Program. If it is determined you are an eligible applicant, you will be invited to complete the last parts of the SWFT application which include: a Parkland College application; a Financial Aid application; an interview; and the required academic assessments.

Please note:
Completing the SWFT Application does not guarantee that you will be accepted to the SWFT program. It is important that you answer all questions to the best of your ability, as you will be asked to provide verification of your answers if you are accepted to the SWFT program.

If you have questions about the application process you can visit www.parkland.edu/swft or please contact the Support for Workforce Training Office at swft@parkland.edu or 217/353-2150.

Name and Contact Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Email Address

Birthdate

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Residential Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Are you a Current Parkland Student?

Yes

No

Is English your first language?

Yes

No

If you answered no to the above question, what is your first language?

If you are a current or former Parkland College student, please provide your Parkland College ID number

Race and ethnicity (Select all that apply):

If you selected Multiracial from above, how do you identify? (Please answer N/A if this does not apply to you)

Gender

Male

Female

Non-binary

Economic Information

What is your current housing situation?

Homeowner

Renter

Living with someone, but not the primary lease holder or owner

Without housing

If you have school age children, do they receive free/reduced price lunch at school?

Yes

No

Does not apply to me

Are you a SNAP recipient?

Yes

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (Please note that a felony conviction does not exclude you from the SWFT program. SWFT provides training opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.)

Yes

No

Education Information

If you completed a certificate or degree, what career field is it in? (Please answer N/A if this does not apply to you.)

What inspired you to choose the field of study/career in which you earned your degree or certificate? (Please answer N/A if this does not apply to you.)

In what year did you complete this education? (Please answer N/A if this does not apply to you.)

Employment Information

Are you eligible to work in the United States?

Yes, I am a US Citizen

Yes, I have a work visa or green card

No, I am not eligible to work in the US

What is your current employment status?

Full-time (40 or more hours per week)

Part-time (up to 39 hours per week, including overtime)

Season/Temporary Work

Unemployed- looking for work

Unemployed- not looking for work

What is your currently hourly rate of pay or your annual salary? (ie $13.50 per hour or $26,000 per year If you are not currently working, please answer $0. Please list all full-time and part-time jobs you hold.)

Please state the name of the company where you are currently employed. (Please list all full-time and part-time work. If you are not currently employed, please answer N/A.)

What is your current position title? (Please let all full-time and part-time jobs you have. If you are not currently employed, please answer N/A)

If you are currently employed, will obtaining the certificate you are interested in completing provide opportunity for advancement at your company? And if so, how? (If you are not currently employed, please answer N/A)

What is your immediate career goal?

What is your long term career goal?

SWFT Certificate Program Preference

Please select your program of interest:

Advanced Forklift Certification

CDL (Truck Driving)

What time of day are you available for class? (check all that apply)

Morning (8am-12pm)

Afternoon (12pm-4pm)

Evening (4pm-9pm)

Which days of the week are you available for class (check all that apply)?

What challenges or obstacles do you anticipate potentially impacting your success in this program?

Essay

Please submit a 150 word essay for each question below.

Answer the questions with as much detail and information that you can provide in 150 words.

Please note: It is recommended that you use a computer to complete this essay so that you can use proper capitalization and punctuation, easily format the questions, and edit your content. It is also recommended that you type your answer in a document and then copy and paste your answer into the text box.

If you have questions about the essay or need assistance in typing it, please contact the SWFT office at swft@parkland.edu or at 217-373-2150. We are here to help you, please call for any reason at all.

We have computers you can use in the SWFT + Adult Education Center at Parkland College located in D120. The Center is open Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Essay Question #1:

Why have you selected this particular training program (the certificate you indicated on this form) and why is it a career goal of yours?

Essay Question #2:

How will participating in the SWFT program make a difference in your life?

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Fall 2022 SWFT Application