15. Key Changes Over Time

16. Performance Indicators

Performance is measured initially by the feedback the original 11 organizations received from the participants they put through the program as well as the feedback on program implementation from the practitioners themselves.

Currently performance is measured by the number of practitioners that get involved in the program as well as the qualifying feedback received through the evaluations forms completed at every training session.

In the original pilot there was ongoing evaluation on the implementation and “buy-in” from community groups to get involved in the program via community meetings and discussions that were reported to the project co-ordinator at regular intervals. The initial group was also brought together for a formal project debrief and brought forth recommendations.

Today, as noted above, evaluation forms are completed for every training session, best practices are recorded and shared via the Council newsletter, and all practitioners are counted in a database.

For the students: testimonials and feedback speak to the utility of the Guiding Circles as an effective means for helping Aboriginal people develop a career vision, make decisions and take action regarding their career journey.

For the practitioners: It is anticipated that the Aboriginal community and practitioners will continue to innovate new ways to apply to Guiding Circles and also become champions for the program outreach.

Promotion occurs through email distribution, promotion at career development events via a booth or workshop, there are also ads and editorials that have been featured in SAY magazine.