Survey

* Name:

Phone:

* Email:

* Address:

* Which CNA Participating Band are you registered with? Ashcroft Indian BandNicomen Indian Band
Boston Bar First NationNooaitch Indian Band
Coldwater Indian BandShackan Indian Band
Cook's Ferry Indian BandSiska Indian Band

* Please indicate your gender Male
Female
Prefer not to say

* What age category do you fit into? Under 16
16 to 20
21 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 or older

* Please indicate your marital status Single
Married
Common Law
Unmarried partnership
Seperated or Widowed
Prefer not to say

* Do you have any dependents currently living with you? Yes
No
Prefer not to say

* Are you aware of any CNA’s Employment & Training programs? Yes
No
I don't know

* What is your current employment status? Employed full-time (30 hrs/week or more)
Employed part-time (less than 30 hrs/week)
Student and not working
Unemployed and job searching
Unemployed but not searching for work
Other
Prefer not to say

If employed, how long have you been at your current position? Under 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
Over 5 years
Prefer not to say

How difficult has it been for you to find work? (If job searching) Not difficult
Somewhat difficult
Difficult
Extremely difficult
Prefer not to say

Have you utilized any additional supports? ASETS-ATEC-SASET
WorkBC
Band
Other
Prefer not to say

If you answered yes, what types of programs are you aware of? Job & Training Opportunities
Teck HVC Online Application Support
Teck Hiring Process Support
Job Retention Support
Job Coaching & Career Planning
Job Search Support
Interview Preparation Support
Tutoring Support
Driver’s License Support
$500 Grade 12 Diploma Bursary (from 2011 to Present Academic Year)
$1500 Post-Secondary Diploma Bursary (from 2011 to Present Academic Year)
Living cost supports
Travel cost
Required work gear purchase
Prefer not to say

* What is the highest level of education you have achieved? Some High School
Graduated from High School
Completed some College or similar courses
Graduated from College
Completed some University courses
Graduated from University
Other
Prefer not to answer

From the following list, please select which job search activities you have tried in the past. (Select all that apply) Accessed information on resume writing or job trends from employment service agencies
Used a computer at an employment service agency
Searched the internet
Looked at job boards
Attended a job fair
Volunteered to gain work experience
Other
None
Prefer not to say

* In your opinion, what are the top 3 barriers you face in keeping a job? (Check all that apply) Difficulty waking up on time
Difficulty accessing transportation
Difficulty learning in a new work environment
Daily stresses associated with life or work
Balancing work and home responsibilities
Difficulty forming relationships with co-workers or bosses
Difficulty accessing childcare
No opportunities to advance my career
Other
Prefer not to say

* In your opinion, what are the top 3 barriers that prevent Indigenous people from participating in today’s labor market? Negative stereotypes
Unsafe or unappealing work environments
Having to relocate for a new job
Lack of childcare
Lack of transportation
Lack of job opportunities
Not knowing what jobs are available
Lack of Education
Lack of work experience
Other
Prefer not to say

Barriers faced by Indigenous when seeking employment. For the following statements, please indicate the response that best reflects your opinion

* I have experienced prejudice in the work place Agree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor disagree

Unsafe work environment would deter me from remaining at a job or seeking employment at said location Agree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree

* There is a lack of opportunity for Indigenous youth in the job markets Agree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree

* I do not want to relocate for a job Agree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree

* How can we (CNA Employment & Training) assist in gaining meaningful employment?

* What training or opportunity do you suggest CNA Employment & Training can provide for members?

Do you have any other comments you would like to make?

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