Application for Holz Technik Academy

1. Demographic Information:

2. Education Information:

Academic Performance (please input any of the data you know or tests you have taken. Highest score if taken multiple times).

3. Work Experience

Did you have a summer job over the past 2 years? If yes, please tell us where you worked, your responsibilities and hours per week. If not, please tell us how you occupied your summers.

4. Post graduation Plans

After high school graduation, please tell us your plans if any. If entering the workforce, what career do you anticipate. If continuing education, what do you anticipate studying? If you have already graduated High School, please let us know what you are doing and your career or education plans.

5. Interests and Experiences

6. Answer at least ONE of the following questions so we know  your TECHNOLOGY experience:

a) Describe your interest in technology?

b) With what programs do you have proficiency?

c) If you have ever worked in CAD or another computer based drawing program, then please describe how.

d) If you have experience in computer driven 3D drawing, then please describe your experience(s).

e) If  you have ever been involved or exposed to writing code, then please describe your experience(s).

f) If you have ever worked with Excel spreadsheets, then please describe how.

7. Answer at least ONE of the following questions so we know  your interest in CONSTRUCTION OR MANUFACTURING:

a) Are you interested in making things?  If so, describe what you have made or would like to make?

b) What programs do you watch that are about making things or construction?

c) Describe something you have designed.

d) Describe your experience with construction or a construction project.

e) Describe any exposure you may have had with a family member who is in the construction industry or in manufacturing.

f) Describe or give an example of how you are able to think in 3D?

g) Describe or show a hand drawing in perspective?

h) Describe how you have assembled something such as Ikea furniture. How much did you rely on the instructions provided as opposed to an intuitive understanding of how to assemble it?

i) Describe any experience you have had working with wood or metal.

J) Give an  example of your understanding of drawing hierarchy (Plan, Elevation, Section)?

8. Answer at least ONE of the following questions so we know more about YOU:

Describe  your study habits … for example do you enjoy spending intensely concentrated time on one subject  or answering a problem, or do you prefer to be active to stay interested in solving a problem.
Describe your comfort level of either being a part of a group  or the leader of the group.

a) Describe any example where you were a self-starter.

 
b) Describe your entrepreneurial traits.

c) Describe your interest in business.

d) What are you looking for in a career?

 
e) What are your expectations from your employer.

f) Where do you see yourself in 1 year, 4 years and 8 years?

 
g) Tell us about an experience where you faced an obstacle and how you handled the situation.  Were you able to accomplish what you originally intended? Did you need to change your goal or your tactics?

Thank you for submitting your application!  If you have any questions, please speak to your guidance counselor for more information. You can expect a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application.