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. | There are seven career development workshops (i.e. resume preparation, interview skills, business language, Canadian workplace, etc). Sessions are on Saturdays so students do not miss school. They receive assistance in searching for a summer job and workplace support when they obtain a job. A program coordinator also recruits employers for the program. |
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.) |
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| 12. Organizational Dimensions | Please describe any key organizational dimensions of this initiative, e.g. delivery mechanisms, number of trainers, reporting structure etc. |
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| 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. | MB4Youth – Partner Labour and Immigration – Funder Sisler High School – Partner (pilot school in project) |
| 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? | To help develop the program, focus groups with the families, students and host school in the program were held. There is a project steering committee composed of MB4Youth, Manitoba Labour and Immigration and the program coordinator hired by NEEDS that oversee and evaluate the program. |
| 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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