What do they hope the CLNs contribute to BTG? What are the expectations of the CLN members?

• From the College's perspective – we bring an experience in training. This is different from our normal route of training. A lot of it is to give the experience we are also learning as we go. This is totally different. We have done distance and on site before but this is different again. The sharing of ideas around the table and also brining this back and also bringing the approach back to the College as well and sharing the approach.
• A couple of ways to look at it – because it is a Pilot – we are learning the best practices as we go. What we can do better and as we go along. As employment services counsellor, I am keenly interested in learning how this can be applied to other communities. A big contribution is that the CLN members bring a local flair and touch and ability to relate to the people.
• CLN is great for advice to determine what to do and where to go next. Everybody brings a wealth of individual experiences as well. It takes away the isolation of being in a remote community. Helps with the co–operation of other communities helping local industries. More local co–operation. More understanding of what other groups and organizations do and what is there mandate. A team approach to individual problems. Take a more active role in helping communities to increase their educational levels and employment rates.
• The name BTG also bridges the gap over distance.
• Provide ongoing support and advise during the planning and operation stages of the program.
• The program is all about community and the CLN reflects that.
• The individuals around the table make such a difference – they are flexible, accommodating and committed. They are a resource pool.
• BTG wouldn't work with the CLN. It brings a strength and a resource pool to the co–ordinator that wouldn't be able to happen. What is the difference between a resource pool and a CLN.
• There is a sharing of ideas and creative thinking about when we come up against an obstacle. It is a "community" approach.
• There is a better understanding of the others organizations and their roles and operations and programs. It adds to the success of the implementation of the program. It helps to solve problems.
• Respectful, professional approach. Where did this come from? Mostly from Michelle. She made you feel you were really part of it. You feel you are really contributing and a valued member of the group. They have never regretted being involved in the group. It is unbelievable.
• The biggest growing pain was around understanding the complex model of what is BTG. The didn't always understand what it was but they trusted Michelle's leadership. It was uncharted waters in a lot of ways.
• For the places that don't have Michelle – it is more than a challenge.
• They all came to the table with a clean slate.
• Brings together with like minded people who are working together in the goals of getting employment