12. Organizational Dimensions |
Please describe any key organizational dimensions of this initiative, e.g. delivery mechanisms, number of trainers, reporting structure etc. | WorkGo uses multi media web-based delivery requiring a high speed internet connection. It can be individualized with the help of the teacher’s guide, student workbook and quizzes. The program can be integrated into a classroom model for areas such as co-op preparation, career prep., school-to-work programs, youth employment agency programs. The program is licensed to organizations on a per use or site fee basis. |
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. | Currently licensed to two youth agencies in Ontario and trials underway with several school boards. |
| 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? | The creators used numerous surveys and already published “Essential Skills” profiles such as the Conference Board of Canada’s Employability Skills Profiles and HRSDC’s (Service Canada’s) Essential Skills to determine skills and topics to be covered. Used youth focus groups to test approaches and character profiles. Presently working with several School Boards and Youth Agencies in initial delivery and feedback. |
| 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. | Results are not available as the program is new. |
| 16. Performance Indicators | What indicators are used, if any, to measure the performance of this program? | In terms of youth users of the program performance will be judged on the level of youth engagement: i.e. how many scenes are viewed, how many exercises are completed, participant performance on exercises and quizzes at the end of each module and the perceived relevance of the program by youth. At the organization level, indicators are the integration of WorkGo into already existing programs and number of licensing renewals. |
| 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? | Each initial delivery collects student or youth user feedback on the program. In addition teacher and facilitators will provide feedback on ease of use, applicability, results and observations on youth taking the program. |
| 18. Key Results or Outcomes | What have been the main achievements or outcomes of this program to date? | No data available |