HRDC - AHRDA - Capacity Self-Assessment 1999

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Intervention Capacity

Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Personal Development and Preparedness Training	1 of 4 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA provide Effective Client Intake/Orientation?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA receptionist addresses initial client inquiries.
	2		Clients are encouraged to review a job board postings.
	3		Clients are asked to complete a preliminary registration form.
	4		RBA/AHRDA holds scheduled orientation seminars for new clients (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
	5		Clients are referred to an employment/career counsellor.
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Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Personal Development and Preparedness Training	2 of 4 Issues

Issue: 2	Does RBA/AHRDA provide Employment/Career (E/C) Counselling?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		Clients are required to see an E/C counsellor to determine eligibility.
	2		E/C Counsellor conducts interview with client.
	3		E/C Counsellor reviews interventions available to client.
	4		E/C Counsellor determines client's commitment to intervention. (i.e. Letter of Reference)
	5		E/C Counsellor explains next steps and course of action.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Personal Development and Preparedness Training	3 of 4 Issues

Issue: 3	Does RBA/AHRDA provide Life-Skills Support/Training Courses?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA sponsors clients to take life-skills course.
	2		RBA/AHRDA addresses client literacy.
	3		RBA/AHRDA provides basic home finance/budgeting training course.
	4		RBA/AHRDA sponsors client wellness/esteem building workshops.
	5		RBA/AHRDA has a mentorship program.
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Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Personal Development and Preparedness Training	4 of 4 Issues

Issue: 4	Does Your RBA/AHRDA Help Clients Access Alternative Sources of Funding?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA is aware of various sources of alternate funding.
	2		RBA/AHRDA requires client to make contact with alternate funding sources.
	3		RBA/AHRDA refers clients to alternate sources of funding where available.
	4		RBA/AHRDA provides clients with application forms from alternate sources.
	5		RBA/AHRDA follows up with client to determine outcome of alternate funding.
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Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Intervention Assessment	1 of 2 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA have a Process for Managing/Assessing Training Purchases?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		Criteria is established for purchasing training.
	2		Purchases are based on objectives/priorities of RBA/AHRDA/community.
	3		Purchases are assessed for cost effectiveness.
	4		Anticipated results and measurement are clearly defined.
	5		A proposal review form is completed and assessed by management.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Intervention Assessment	2 of 2 Issues

Issue: 2	Does RBA/AHRDA Conduct Client Career Assessment?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		Clients are required to self-assess their skills, interests and abilities.
	2		EC counsellor uses assessment tools to determine client options.
	3		RBA/AHRDA has access to advisors who counsel clients.
	4		RBA/AHRDA has a process to help clients assess self-employment options.
	5		Client has access to career/training information to assess options.
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Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Employment Readiness	1 of 7 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA Program offer clients pre-employment services?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA provides clients with employment and career counselling.
	2		RBA/AHRDA sponsors clients to take up-grading classes.
	3		RBA/AHRDA offers basic computer training.
	4		RBA/AHRDA offers clients assistance in preparing their résumés.
	5		RBA/AHRDA sponsors clients to attend a life-skills training course.
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Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Employment Readiness	2 of 7 Issues

Issue: 2	Does RBA/AHRDA assist clients to prepare to enter the workforce?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		Clients are required to develop a career plan.
	2		Clients are required to research their desired job/industry.
	3		Clients are required to prepare a personal résumé.
	4		Clients are required to complete a detailed client profile form.
	5		Clients are required to sign a contract outlining their obligations.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Employment Readiness	3 of 7 Issues

Issue: 3	Does RBA/AHRDA have access to Employment/Career Information Resources?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA has an on-site information resource centre.
	2		RBA/AHRDA provides client Internet access to career information.
	3		RBA/AHRDA has resource books & videos available for clients to review.
	4		RBA/AHRDA has post-secondary course guides/calendars available on site.
	5		RBA/AHRDA is able to refer clients to an outside information resource centre.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Employment Readiness	4 of 7 Issues

Issue: 4	Does RBA/AHRDA have an Effective Placement and Referral Program?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA actively seeks out jobs through employer & community contacts.
	2		RBA/AHRDA matches clients to job orders.
	3		RBA/AHRDA assists with paper work associated with wage subsidy program.
	4		RBA/AHRDA assists with development of job creation proposals and programs.
	5		RBA/AHRDA supports functions for client networking with potential employers.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Employment Readiness	5 of 7 Issues

Issue: 5	Do Youth have access to RBA/AHRDA services?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA offers programs to help youth get experience.
	2		RBA/AHRDA has a formal network for identifying youth opportunities.
	3		RBA/AHRDA has wage assistance/sharing programs in place for youth.
	4		RBA/AHRDA has employment criteria established for wage assistance program.
	5		RBA/AHRDA conducts promotions targeting youth.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Employment Readiness	6 of 7 Issues

Issue: 6	Do Disabled People have access to RBA/AHRDA services?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA offers programs to help disabled people get experience.
	2		RBA/AHRDA has a formal network for identifying opportunities for disabled people.
	3		RBA/AHRDA has wage assistance/sharing programs for disabled people.
	4		RBA/AHRDA facilities and services are accessible to disabled people.
	5		RBA/AHRDA conducts promotions directed to disabled people.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Employment Readiness	7 of 7 Issues

Issue: 7	Does Your RBA/AHRDA provide Specific Programming for Women?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA offers programs to help women get experience.
	2		RBA/AHRDA has a formal network for identifying opportunities for women.
	3		RBA/AHRDA has wage assistance/sharing programs in place for women.
	4		RBA/AHRDA has employment criteria established for wage assistance program.
	5		RBA/AHRDA conducts promotions directed for women.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Sustainable and Emerging Occupational Training	1 of 7 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA provide access to occupational training?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA supports occupational training programs/initiatives.
	2		RBA/AHRDA sponsors clients to take occupational training.
	3		RBA/AHRDA co-ventures with others on occupational training projects.
	4		RBA/AHRDA provides client referrals to occupational training programs.
	5		RBA/AHRDA is pro-active in securing occupational opportunities.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Sustainable and Emerging Occupational Training	2 of 7 Issues

Issue: 2	Does RBA/AHRDA provide access to Apprenticeship training?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA supports apprenticeship programs/initiatives.
	2		RBA/AHRDA sponsors clients to take apprenticeship training.
	3		RBA/AHRDA co-ventures with others to provide apprenticeship training.
	4		RBA/AHRDA provides client referrals to apprenticeship programs.
	5		RBA/AHRDA is pro-active in securing apprenticeship opportunities.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Sustainable and Emerging Occupational Training	3 of 7 Issues

Issue: 3	Does RBA/AHRDA provide access to high technology training courses?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA supports high tech training programs/initiatives.
	2		RBA/AHRDA sponsors clients to take outside high tech training.
	3		RBA/AHRDA co-ventures with others on high tech training projects.
	4		RBA/AHRDA provides client referrals to high tech training programs.
	5		RBA/AHRDA is pro-active in securing high tech training opportunities.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Sustainable and Emerging Occupational Training	4 of 7 Issues

Issue: 4	Does RBA/AHRDA provide access to sectoral training?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA supports sectoral training programs/initiatives.
	2		RBA/AHRDA sponsors clients to take outside sectoral training.
	3		RBA/AHRDA co-ventures with others on sectoral training projects.
	4		RBA/AHRDA provides client referrals to sectoral training programs.
	5		RBA/AHRDA is pro-active in securing sectoral opportunities.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Sustainable and Emerging Occupational Training	5 of 7 Issues

Issue: 5	Does RBA/AHRDA Promote Programs that Lead to Higher Education?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA supports Aboriginal youth Astay-in-school program.
	2		RBA/AHRDA partners with local education institutions where possible.
	3		RBA/AHRDA sponsors post-secondary and/or vocational training courses.
	4		RBA/AHRDA provides client referrals to education programs.
	5		RBA/AHRDA is pro-active in promoting programs that lead to education.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Sustainable and Emerging Occupational Training	6 of 7 Issues

Issue: 6	Does Your RBA/AHRDA offer Support for Seasonal Employment?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA supports training opportunities for seasonal workers.
	2		RBA/AHRDA targets training to meet skills required by seasonal employers.
	3		RBA/AHRDA has special program/budget allocation for seasonal workers.
	4		RBA/AHRDA supports skills development for seasonal workers for other jobs.
	5		RBA/AHRDA supports wage assistance programs for seasonal workers.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Sustainable and Emerging Occupational Training	7 of 7 Issues

Issue: 7	Does Your RBA/AHRDA Support Maintaining and Developing Traditional Skills?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA funds programs that support the maintenance of traditional skills.
	2		RBA/AHRDA supports evolution of traditional skills for emerging opportunities.
	3		RBA/AHRDA provides grants to support cultural/economic self-sufficiency.
	4		RBA/AHRDA offers support for development of local cottage industries.
	5		RBA/AHRDA provides referrals for assistance from other government agencies.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Training in Remote Communities	1 of 1 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA provide training in remote communities?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA delivers training courses in remote communities.
	2		RBA/AHRDA sponsors remote clients to train in an urban programs.
	3		RBA/AHRDA provides access to training via satellite/Internet.
	4		RBA/AHRDA provides training programs via correspondence.
	5		RBA/AHRDA co-ventures with local trainers to provide remote training.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			High Quality Employment Development	1 of 3 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA promote high quality employment development?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA assists community to target quality occupations needed.
	2		RBA/AHRDA provides training reflecting targeted quality occupations.
	3		RBA/AHRDA sponsors internships with companies providing quality jobs.
	4		RBA/AHRDA sponsors management training programs.
	5		RBA/AHRDA provides wage subsidies for high technology training.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			High Quality Employment Development	2 of 3 Issues

Issue: 2	Does RBA/AHRDA provide high quality employment training programs?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA provides access to apprenticeship programs.
	2		RBA/AHRDA provides access to internship programs.
	3		RBA/AHRDA provides access to sectoral training programs.
	4		RBA/AHRDA provides access to computer training programs.
	5		RBA/AHRDA provides access to management training programs.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			High Quality Employment Development	3 of 3 Issues

Issue: 3	Is RBA/AHRDA able to gage the impact of quality employment initiatives?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA receives community feedback on success of initiative.
	2		RBA/AHRDA monitors long term impact on client's development.
	3		RBA/AHRDA has access to local labour market information.
	4		Client testimonials provide evidence of migration to quality jobs.
	5		RBA/AHRDA receives feedback from employers.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Holistic Strategies for Training Development/Assessment	1 of 2 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA Approach Training Development Holistically?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		Training development reflects views/needs of all stakeholders.
	2		Decisions on training development are made by consensus.
	3		Training development involves input from community.
	4		Training is multi-faceted involving more than one intervention.
	5		Client case files remain open for duration of RBA/AHRDA Agreement.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Holistic Strategies for Training Development/Assessment	2 of 2 Issues

Issue: 2	Do RBA/AHRDA Training Programs Reflect Community Values?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA training programs are culturally sensitive.
	2		RBA/AHRDA training reflects spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs of clients.
	3		RBA/AHRDA training programs are available in local language.
	4		RBA/AHRDA training programs support employment equity standards.
	5		RBA/AHRDA training programs reflect community philosophy/principles.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Client Self-Service Program Development and Access	1 of 1 Issues

Issue: 1	Do RBA/AHRDA Programs Allow for Some Client Self-Service?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		Clients can access program information at reception desk.
	2		Clients can research their own career goals/interests on-line.
	3		Clients can do their own job search using Job Bank/job postings.
	4		Clients can find their own outside training to be RBA/AHRDA funded.
	5		Clients can find their own wage subsidy employer opportunity.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Intervention Research and Development	1 of 1 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA do Intervention Research and Development?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA researches existing LMD interventions it could use/modify to fit.
	2		RBA/AHRDA designs and tests new interventions before adopting them.
	3		RBA/AHRDA actively seeks feedback on its programs for future changes.
	4		RBA/AHRDA is constantly looking for ways to improve interventions.
	5		RBA/AHRDA encourages creativity/innovation in intervention design.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Life-Skills Training	1 of 2 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA Provide Life-Skills Training?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		Life-skills training is made available to clients who need it.
	2		Life-skills training is mandatory with certain training programs.
	3		Life-skills is jointly sponsored/cost shared by employer.
	4		RBA/AHRDA conducts its own regularly scheduled life-skills training program.
	5		RBA/AHRDA refers clients to outside life-skills training courses.
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Capacity Dimension			Intervention Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Life-Skills Training	2 of 2 Issues

Issue: 2	Does RBA/AHRDA Life Skills Training Program Address Basic Life-Skills?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		Life-skills training addresses communication skills.
	2		Life-skills training addresses problem solving skills.
	3		Life-skills training addresses basic living skills.
	4		Life-skills training addresses basic job readiness skills.
	5		Life-skills training addresses healthy living skills.
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Score Card
Intervention Capacity
Total Score	Capacity Dimension	Capacity Criteria		Capacity Issues	Capacity Indicators
/ 150	Intervention	1	Personal Development & Preparedness Training	1	20
		2	Intervention Assessment	2	10
		3	Employment Readiness	7	35
		4	Sustainable & Emerging Occupational Training	7	35
		5	Training in Remote Communities	1	5
		6	High Quality Employment Development	3	15
		7	Holistic Strategies for Training Development / Assessment	2	10
		8	Client Self-Service Program Development & Access	1	5
		9	Intervention Research & Development	1	5
		10	Life-Skills Training	2	10
			Total	30	150

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