12. Organizational Dimensions |
Please describe any key organizational dimensions of this initiative, e.g. delivery mechanisms, number of trainers, reporting structure etc. | All districts (9) have a key person charged with YAP delivery etc. Province holds two yearly meeting with district YAP cocoordinators. Yearly provincial report generated |
| 13. Partnerships Integral or Related | Are there any partner organizations involved in the delivery of the initiative? If so, please provide brief details of the partnership arrangements. | Co-operation Agreement on Entrepreneurship and Human Resources Development provided other funds. NB Department of Advanced Education and Labour and the NB Chamber of Commerce provided in-kind contributions of human resources and services. |
| 14. Stakeholder Involvement | What mechanisms are used, if any, to involve key stakeholders involved in the development, delivery or evaluation of the initiative? Which groups of stakeholders are involved? | Students, employers, parents, schools, community colleges, universities. In-kind contributions from sponsors, employers, and interested groups such as St. John Ambulance, Workplace Health and Safety Commission. Contributions such as instructional responsibilities. |
| 15. Key Changes Over Time | Have there been any major changes in the content or delivery of this initiative over time? If yes, please give brief details. | 1993-1997 one program model for the province’s three-year student program outside of school hours 1998- 2006 two program model. One offers residential camps other offers workshops. Two-year program implemented. 2007 one-year program being piloted |
| 16. Performance Indicators | What indicators are used, if any, to measure the performance of this program? | High levels of satisfaction Student employment As it is a non-credit program it is not evaluated by teachers. |
| 17. Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms; Reporting | What arrangements are there, if any, for the monitoring and evaluation of this program and for reporting on the results? | Surveys of graduating class, parents and employers. Students have to get competence in all curricular areas signed off. The province requires each district to submit stats on number of student-employer placements on an annual base. Province hires summer monitors to visit student workplace and monitor job placement. |
| 18. Key Results or Outcomes | What have been the main achievements or outcomes of this program to date? | 60% graduates were admitted to PSE training courses Essential Skills are embedded in the curriculum Employers recognize the program as value-added |
| 19. Difficulties or Barriers | What difficulties or barriers to success have been experienced by this program, if any? | Retention of true apprentice seats Sustaining growth of the program Turn over of YAP co-coordinators Single source funding Current program does allow for expansion of placements |