Trails to Literacy: PHASES
The possibility of a monthly achievement award has been considered. This would be presented to the client who shows significant improvement in certain areas, a strong and cooperative work ethic or other positive qualities, which are significant to the Trails project.
This award would consist of a certificate for the participant and having their name engraved on a plaque. A staff member from Ontario Works has offered to do the presentation of the award. This would give the participant a sense of accomplishment and pride as well as showcase the success of the project.
The cost would be minimal, as we have received an offer to donate a plaque; the certificate can be created on the computer as a learning experience; and the engraving could be done by a local business
“Trails to Literacy is a recent addition to our programs and compliments them well. As a community placement program, it combines literacy and numeracy training within a workplace environment and therefore opportunities to learn other valuable skills including decision making, team work and planning.”
Liz Brown
Executive Direction, LCRN
Taking a small section of local trail or parkland and beautifying it or landscaping it for the better public interest. A local greenhouse operator/business has offered to be a source of information and provide a price discount on certain flowers or materials as needed.
Research can be done on types and quantities of plants, animals, soil, trees, water levels, etc. It could be presented to the public in an educational and artistic way. There are several local horticulturists that could instruct the group or be a resource on their specific area of interest.
With input from a local high school student who is interested in studying Economics in University, there is the possibility of working with participants to develop a program that will deal with finance.