Consent form

The purpose of this research project is to examine the barriers that various groups may face when looking for reemployment. This is a research project being conducted by Mariah Ruiz at Vanguard University.Your participation in this research study is voluntary. You may choose not to participate. If you decide to participate in this research survey, you may withdraw at any time. If you decide not to participate in this study or if you withdraw from participating at any time, you will not be penalized.The procedure involves filling an online survey that will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Your responses will be confidential and we do not collect identifying information such as your name, email address or IP address. The survey questions will be about skills needed to find reemploymentI will do my best to keep your information confidential. All data is stored in a password protected electronic format. To help protect your confidentiality, the surveys will not contain information that will personally identify you. The results of this study will be used for scholarly purposes only and may be shared with Vanguard University representatives.If you have any questions about the research study, please contact mariah.ruiz@vanguard.edu or InstitutionalReviewBoard@vanguard.edu .This research has been reviewed according to Vanguard University IRB procedures for research involving human subjects.ELECTRONIC CONSENT: Please select your choice below.Clicking on the "agree" button below indicates that: • you have ready the above information • you voluntarily agree to participate • you are at least 18 years of ageIf you do not wish to participate in the research study, please decline participation by clicking on the "disagree" button.