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. The Discovery Program is at the pilot stage and with lessons learned, there will be changes and developments to refine the program.

16. Performance Indicators

 What indicators are used, if any, to measure the performance of this program? There were a number of surveys used to determine outcomes. Participants were surveyed, high school student tours performed an exit survey and partners were interviewed for feedback.
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? The program will continue to monitor with both interviews and surveys.
18. Key Results or Outcomes What have been the main achievements or outcomes of this program to date? To date, the key outcome has been the level of interest generated from the pilot with high school students and their teachers, industry and governments.
19. Difficulties or Barriers What difficulties or barriers to success have been experienced by this program, if any? Barriers tend to be access to technology based equipment and budget to underwrite costs to students.
20. Promotion / Publication Channels How is information about the program or initiative publicised or promoted to potential participants? There are posters and brochures and a DVD developed.
21. Future Plans Please give brief details of any future plans for this initiative, especially key objectives or planned changes. The next steps are to flesh out the Discovery program and to grow the number of high schools participating. We want the growth to be calculated and controlled so success can be monitored closely.
22. Other Relevant Info Please provide any other important information about this initiative which is not covered in your previous responses.  
23. Key Contact Details Name and title of senior contact or other information point, with address, telephone and email details if known Debbie Leiter HR Champion Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters 110 Lowson Crescent\ Winnipeg, MB R3P 2H8 204-949-1454 Debbie.leiter@cme-mec.ca