Theory Of Change
Online Platform
- Gain information all employment programs and agencies in Hamilton
- Learn about the current labor market
- Self-identify Life, Soft and Hard Skills
- Access information on public and social services
- Receive Mentorship
- Debrief with a peer support worker
- Connect with peers
- Network
- Identify potential employers and get matched to opportunities
- Receive consistent messaging about programs and supports available
Capacity Building
Youth
A. Receive Pre-program support
Basic needs – Health – Education – Create an asset map
B. Receive Standardize Training
Soft skills – Basic Hard Skills – Social Awareness
C. Receive Post-program Support
Job Coach/team follows youth for 1 year post-program, providing professional & personal services
Organization
D. Provide Post-program support
Follows youth for 1 year post-program, providing professional & personal services.
E. Receive support and training to service providers
Best Practices standards
F. Administer standardize data collection and recruitment
External Engagement
Employer
- Educate employers on the value of program hires and clear hiring expectations
- Enlist employers for advocacy support and program feedback
- Create an employer Post-program Support program
Government
- Change definition of success (employment reporting)
- Address policy barriers eg. Conflicts of interest (agency or program)
- Leverage best practices and allow providers to customize to their audience to meet diverse needs.
