9. Why Developed / Problems / Issues Targeted

 What are the main aims or objectives of the initiative? Is it designed to address any particular problems or issues? If so, please specify what these are.

The program was designed to provide graduating high school youth who could not afford to pursue secondary education after high school with the opportunity to work for one-year, receive career development training and receive a $3000 educational bursary so they continue their education.

10. Key Features / Content

  • Innovative
  • Effective
  • Promising
 Please describe the main features of the program, focusing in particular on those aspects that are particularly innovative, effective or promising. Youth who successfully complete their work experience (minimum 1450 hours) and enrol in a post-secondary institution will receive a $3000.00 bursary in addition to their salaries.
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. Youth Transition is managed in partnership between STEP Services, Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth and Student Aid, Manitoba Advanced Education and Training.
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?

Schools – MB4Youth contacts schools with information and application forms on program, school counsellors choose candidates, collect and forward application forms to MB4Youth .

Private and government employers – most allow students to go to training workshops through out the students work period.
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.