Formative Evaluator's Report: Bridging the Gap, Phase II (Appendices)
  • He was part of the selection process – are they people who they would normally have been hired? Yes
  • The training they are getting is relevant and appropriate. It should make them well prepared for the work here and will be good co–workers.
  • Participants are loyal, dedicated and hardworking. They got a good bunch. Out of the eight there are some good ones.
  • They all worked out well. They all had a lot more self–confidence (those who needed it) some were frightened to death. They might still need a little bit of improvement. They all have come a long way. They gave a presentation at the College that was really impressive.
  • Most of them they'd hire. There are a couple (three) who would be on the top of the list.
  • They should all have gotten treated fairly with the money. This was really bad. Makes for poor work morale. The ones that got less were the hardest workers and the most commitment. They should have been getting the actual wage of what they would be paid if they go to the greenhouse.
  • The participants really understand the business and the industry. They know the big picture.
  • She is the first female there and she is doing a good job.
  • They are productive.
  • They will come looking for work.
  • The union had been asking the company for more staff and then this program came along.
  • They are on time and are really trying to prove themselves.
  • They were excellent. The dedication and the interest in the company was really good. I was surprised about how committed they were to the success of the company. It was very positive. They felt they had a stake in the success of the company.
  • I will be drawing upon these participants.
  • We didn't have a whole lot of involvement in the selection. He would like the testing personalized to each situation.