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.

Grade 12 students who did not participate in grade 11 may enter into a 6 week internship.
16. Performance Indicators What indicators are used, if any, to measure the performance of this program?

Annual Investor/Employer visits Continued enrolment
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? Statistical Data compilation
18. Key Results or Outcomes What have been the main achievements or outcomes of this program to date? Graduates of program are able to make informed career decisions. Graduates have become mentors of interns currently in program.
19. Difficulties or Barriers What difficulties or barriers to success have been experienced by this program, if any? The work experience terms are predominantly set for 6 weeks during the months of July and August. Students do not participate in the work experience internship due to summer school enrolment, vacations, and other commitments.
20. Promotion / Publication Channels How is information about the program or initiative publicised or promoted to potential participants? Marketing tools including community information sessions, brochures, and high school visits Advertising includes, brochures, school posters, community posters, newspaper advertisements, and website
21. Future Plans Please give brief details of any future plans for this initiative, especially key objectives or planned changes. The Career Prep program guidelines are revisited annually to ensure that they meet the needs of the community.
22. Other Relevant Info Please provide any other important information about this initiative which is not covered in your previous responses.

The role of the CCC will be to:

  • make presentations to organizations to determine interest and suitability as a potential career prep employer;
  • create a list of employers who are willing to take a career-related work experience student in the summer;
  • create a list of employers who are willing to take a career-related work experience student during the school year;
  • create a list of organizations who are willing to take a career-related work experience student on a volunteer basis;
  • screen student applicants and arrange interviews;and,
  • evaluate the work placement with the student, offcampus coordinator and the employer.