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.)

Provider’s own budget (donations, fundraising, awards, etc.), grants, sponsorships.
12. Organizational Dimensions Please describe any key organizational dimensions of this initiative, e.g. delivery mechanisms, number of trainers, reporting structure etc. Not-for-profit organization, registered charity, Board of Directors with various board committees oversee the Executive Director, Program Managers (2 full-time, 1 part-time), 70 Part-time Staff (Post-secondary students), 10-15 Junior Staff (past graduates in grade 10).
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.
  • University of Manitoba, Red River College, the University of Winnipeg and their participating departments and faculties (17).
  • Seven Oaks School Division, Winnipeg School Division, Louis Riel School Division, River East Transcona School Division, Seine River School Division (59 schools).
  • Provincial Government, various non-profit and corporate organizations.
  • Women in Science and Engineering, NSERC, Skownan First Nation, Vision Seekers, University of Manitoba Women’s Basketball Team, Sevec.