10. Key Features / Content
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Please describe the main features of the program, focusing in particular on those aspects that are particularly innovative, effective or promising. | Technical training while in high school. Students can obtain up to 4 high school credits and get a head-start in their apprenticeship. |
| 11. Funding Mechanisms | Please describe the type of funding mechanism used for this initiative (e.g. provider’s own budget, service contract, grant, co-funding etc.) | |
| 12. Organizational Dimensions | Please describe any key organizational dimensions of this initiative, e.g. delivery mechanisms, number of trainers, reporting structure etc. | |
| 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. | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and community groups such as Native Child and Family Services, Eva’s Initiatives, University Settlement Recreation Centre, Scadding Court Community Centre, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), Toronto public and separate school districts, York Catholic, Durham. |
| 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? | Parents are involved in an orientation at the training centre. Teachers monitor students in their first placement (they get co-op credits). |
| 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. |
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| 16. Performance Indicators | What indicators are used, if any, to measure the performance of this program? |