Digital Agency Application

If you have any questions, please contact us at
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Applications for the Spring 2026 cycle close on April 20th, 2026.

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Step 1 of 5 - About You

About You

Applicant Name*

First Last

Preferred Name or Nickname

What are your gender pronouns?*

If you're not sure how to respond to this question, here are some resources about gender pronouns: Resources

He/him/his

She/her/hers

They/their/theirs

Other

Applicant Email Address*

Applicant Phone Number*

Applicant Date of Birth*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Location (City and State)*

Parent/Caregiver Name*

First Last

Parent/Caregiver Email*

Please indicate your highest level of school you will have completed by May 2026:*

Graduated middle school

Currently attending high school

Graduated high school

Currently attending college

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Other

What is the name of your current or most recently attended school?*

Do you identify as neurodiverse or as a student who learns differently?*

Yes

Please explain why.*

Please indicate any that apply to you below.*

Ask a parent/guardian if you are not sure. Please note that Tech Unlimited is designed for neurodivergent participants.

I have an IEP (individualized education plan).

I have a 504 plan.

I go to a private school.

I am in a 12:1:1 or 12:2:2 classroom (or a similar ratio of students to teachers).

I am in an ASD Nest program at a public school.

I see a therapist (occupational, speech, reading, social worker).

I receive additional supports at school such as a paraprofessional or SEIT (special education itinerant teacher).

I use accommodations at college (such as extended exam time or a note taker)

None of these apply to me.

Other

What device(s) do you have access to and can use during the program session dates and times?*

Computers are ideal and recommended to enable students to participate as fully as possible in this program.

Computer (desktop, laptop)

Chromebook

Internet-ready tablet

Internet-ready smartphone

Other

Do you have internet access at home?*

Yes, I have internet access at home.

No, but I have a reliable place where I can use the internet during program hours.

Other

Please list any known schedule conflicts you expect during the Winter 2026 session below.*

If you don't have any conflicts, type "N/A".

Have you participated in Digital Agency before?*

Yes

Tech Skills & Experience

Which technologies or skills are you most interested in learning or improving in?*

Game Design

Coding

Third Choice

Video Production

Graphic Design

Animation

AI Tools (like ChatGPT or image generators)

Digital Marketing

UI/UX Design

Photography

Audio/Podcast Production

Other

What creative or technical tools have you used before?*

Canva

Google Slides / Docs

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)

Wix / Squarespace

HTML / CSS / JavaScript

Drawing or Illustration

Audio / Video Editing (e.g., GarageBand, iMovie, etc.)

Game Design Tools

Other

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Share something creative you’ve made that you're proud of with a link or emailing it to [email protected].*

If you are emailing your work, type "Emailing work."

Tell us about a creative work you are proud of and share how you made it. Feel free to include a link to it if possible.*

Collaboration & Communication

Are you open to working in a group with your peers?*

Yes

Maybe, depends on the group.

I prefer working solo, but I’ll try group work.

No, I would only like individual projects.

How would you describe your communication style when working on a team? Check all that apply.*

I like to talk things through

I prefer writing or typing messages

I need time to think before I respond

I like to listen and support quietly

Other

Which role(s) do you usually take in a group project? Check all that apply.*

Project leader or organizer

Creative idea generator

Technical problem solver

Designer or visual thinker

Writer or communicator

Support role / helper

I’m still figuring it out

Describe a time you worked with others on a project. What worked well? What was challenging?*

Work Readiness

What kind of work experience do you have? Check all that apply.*

Volunteer experience

Internship

Part-time job

Full-time job

None yet

How confident do you feel working independently?*

Very confident

Somewhat confident

I could use some support

Not confident yet

How well do you manage deadlines?*

Great. I stay on top of things

I do my best.

I want support with this.

Not sure yet.

What work-based tools have you used before? Check all that apply.*

Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)

Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

Slack or Discord

Adobe Creative Suite (or free similar options like Photopea and iMovie)

Social Media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc)

Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams, etc.

What tools or strategies do you use to minimize distractions?*

What do you think you’ll need support with during the Digital Agency? Check all that apply.*

Time management

Communicating with peers

Asking for help

Meeting deadlines

Using digital tools

Staying focused

Other

Final Reflections

Why do you want to join the Digital Agency program?*

What is one goal you hope to achieve during this program?*

What does neurodiversity mean to you?*

Optional: Do you have a portfolio, resume, or letter of recommendation you’d like to share? Please include a link or email to [email protected]

Optional: Is there anything else you'd like to share with the team reviewing your application?*

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Collaboration & Communication

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