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?

On-going assessment and feedback is essential. The same company standards and performance expectations as for normal employees determine intern performance evaluations. In addition, a performance evaluation is required for each intern. Each work-site completes a end-term performance appraisal. The appraisal is reviewed and signed off by both the intern and employer with a copy forwarded by the employer to the Regional Coordinator’s office for file.

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, only after grade 12 2nd year students and grade 11 first year students have been selected.
16. Performance Indicators What indicators are used, if any, to measure the performance of this program? Annual Investor/Employer visits Continued enrollment
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 Health Services program guidelines are revisited annually to ensure that they meet the needs of the community.