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. | In 2006 program expanded to hard-to-reach youth – including multi-cultural, at-risk and rural youth – through agencies such as Employment Services Toronto and Perth Community Futures Development Corporation. |
| 16. Performance Indicators | What indicators are used, if any, to measure the performance of this program? | Participant revenues Number of applications Longevity of business operation |
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? | Students must keep a journal and an accounting record. Student reports bi-weekly to their mentor. At end of program they must prepare a report and have an exit interview. |
| 18. Key Results or Outcomes | What have been the main achievements or outcomes of this program to date? | $5.7 million in revenues for participants between 2001 and 2006. 700 applications submitted in 2006 50% of participants are in high school Longest business in 2006 operated 152 days. |
| 19. Difficulties or Barriers | What difficulties or barriers to success have been experienced by this program, if any? | |
| 20. Promotion / Publication Channels | How is information about the program or initiative publicised or promoted to potential participants? | Web site, newspapers and magazine articles |
| 21. Future Plans | Please give brief details of any future plans for this initiative, especially key objectives or planned changes. | |
| 22. Other Relevant Info | Please provide any other important information about this initiative which is not covered in your previous responses. |