HRDC - Assessment, Counselling and Referral - Formative Evaluation Results - Final Report

Exhibit E-1: Starting Points objectives

Starting Points Objectives
Original Design	As Developed by Pilots
To assist members to identify and assess employment barriers/challenges, associated with five employability dimensions.	To assist IARs develop the confidence and ability to work in a group setting with their peers.
To assist members to understand their emotional reactions associated with unemployment.	To improve 'realistic' decision making abilities
To assist members to identify assets/strengths to overcome barriers/challenges.	To encourage self-help and learning.
To set an employment-related goal.	To develop goal setting skills.
To develop accompanying action plans to achieve members' goals.	To promote self-reliance.
To acquaint members with MoEST and other services available to them.	To increase motivation.
	To increase personal/communication skills.
	To prepare clients for visits with their TCs by helping them to clarify their objectives and to complete forms and action plans.

Last Modified: 1998-11-25	Important Notices