I am going to be frank,
I am an Iranian-born Canadian citizen. I am 27 years old, I have a speech impediment, which I manage, I also have been diagnosed with red-green colourblindness.
In 2009 I applied to the Canadian Forces. I was a recent graduate of an Art university, with background in applied arts and design. At the time I did not have any “tradable” skills, being an art school graduate. With all that, my recruitment officer, allowed me to apply for the Maritime surface and sub-surface officer position. By the time, my background check cleared all the positions were filled and no other positions were available for my set of skills. Which I understand, because an art degree does not really provide me with any crucial skills.
I had to rethink my education so I put aside my pursuit of the military life. I have not been in touch with the recruitment office for over a year now.
During that time, I’ve been going to adult schools, to improve my high school transcripts. Now I have strong marks in math, physics, chemistry, english, and other courses.
This winter, I want to apply to different universities for variety of engineering programs, preferably the ones that are wanted by the Canadian Forces.
I really want to join the Canadian Forces. My father used to serve in the military back in Iran, under Shah’s government, before the revolution. I really want to be able to serve Canada.
I have a dilemma now. 3 years ago, when I first applied, I did not have a useful set of skills, pretty weak in math, I did not do well in the CFAT and therefore I really had my hands tied regarding different positions. But now I have a changed attitude, and an improved education.
I’m not sure if I’m always going to be looked at by the recruitment officers as the guy that I was three years ago. I do know the military life style is for me.
I need your guys’ advice, on how to approach this.
Any advice would be really appreciated.
Thanks
I am an Iranian-born Canadian citizen. I am 27 years old, I have a speech impediment, which I manage, I also have been diagnosed with red-green colourblindness.
In 2009 I applied to the Canadian Forces. I was a recent graduate of an Art university, with background in applied arts and design. At the time I did not have any “tradable” skills, being an art school graduate. With all that, my recruitment officer, allowed me to apply for the Maritime surface and sub-surface officer position. By the time, my background check cleared all the positions were filled and no other positions were available for my set of skills. Which I understand, because an art degree does not really provide me with any crucial skills.
I had to rethink my education so I put aside my pursuit of the military life. I have not been in touch with the recruitment office for over a year now.
During that time, I’ve been going to adult schools, to improve my high school transcripts. Now I have strong marks in math, physics, chemistry, english, and other courses.
This winter, I want to apply to different universities for variety of engineering programs, preferably the ones that are wanted by the Canadian Forces.
I really want to join the Canadian Forces. My father used to serve in the military back in Iran, under Shah’s government, before the revolution. I really want to be able to serve Canada.
I have a dilemma now. 3 years ago, when I first applied, I did not have a useful set of skills, pretty weak in math, I did not do well in the CFAT and therefore I really had my hands tied regarding different positions. But now I have a changed attitude, and an improved education.
I’m not sure if I’m always going to be looked at by the recruitment officers as the guy that I was three years ago. I do know the military life style is for me.
I need your guys’ advice, on how to approach this.
Any advice would be really appreciated.
Thanks