12. Organizational Dimensions

 Please describe any key organizational dimensions of this initiative, e.g. delivery mechanisms, number of trainers, reporting structure etc.

 

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.

New Westminster Downtown Business Association New Westminster Chamber of Commerce Vancouver Community College - Automotive Collision Piping Industry Apprenticeship Board UA 170 Habitat for Humanity- Burnaby District Council 38 - Painters and Allied Trades Trowel Trades Training Association 24/7 Towing
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?  
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. Program adjusts to cover labour market, trade-related shortages e.g. forklift operator began because of need for operators
16. Performance Indicators What indicators are used, if any, to measure the performance of this program? Rate of employment for program participants Rate of apprenticeships for program participants Project completions
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? Feedback forms for employers, facilitators and for participants.
18. Key Results or Outcomes What have been the main achievements or outcomes of this program to date? 80 per cent of the 16 people who go through the program end up with jobs and 60 per cent go straight into apprenticeships. 48 participants per year (3 rounds of 16 per year)
19. Difficulties or Barriers What difficulties or barriers to success have been experienced by this program, if any? Increased multi-barriered participants due to a shrinking unemployment rate in BC.