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Introduction to the Canadian Post-Secondary Access Partnership

Introduction to the Canadian Post-Secondary Access Partnership . Goals of this session. Introduce the Canadian Post Secondary Access Partnership to conference delegates Opportunity to network and learn from the expertise of the participants in this session Share challenges and best practices .

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Introduction to the Canadian Post-Secondary Access Partnership

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  1. Introduction to the Canadian Post-Secondary Access Partnership

  2. Goalsof this session • Introduce the Canadian Post Secondary Access Partnership to conference delegates • Opportunity to network and learn from the expertise of the participants in this session • Share challenges and best practices

  3. Purpose Increase awareness on how to access Post-Secondary Education for youth and adult learners that traditionally do not pursue PSE: • Low-income • Aboriginals • Immigrants to Canada • First Generation Students

  4. Why the Y ? • Y values - respect, responsibility, caring, honesty • Y in Canada - 53 associations – active in 250 communities • Y reach – all ages • Y we know children – we are the largest Canadian licensed childcare provider (founder of Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect Curriculums) • Y national leadership – YMCA of GTA – second largest YMCA in North America • Y Research – YMCA Teen and Young Adult Strategy & Adolescent Brain Development Research

  5. Barriers to PSE • Informational & Motivational • Academic • Social & Cultural • Financial

  6. YMCA Learning Adolescent Brain Development We know that… • The pre-frontal cortex, home of the “executive functions” is not fully developed in adolescents. It is therefore unavailable as they make decisions that will impact their lives • Adolescents need the “scaffolding” that adults provide • Parent & adult involvement is vital to adolescent health & well-being • The absence of adults in young people’s lives creates serious risk to their health & well-being. “Teen and Young Adult Strategy”, YMCA of Greater Toronto, August 2007

  7. CANADIAN POST-SECONDARY ACCESS PARTNERSHIP ACCESS NETWORK YOU CAN GO EVERYONE CAN GO CPSAP

  8. Access Network The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation has laid the groundwork for the creation of a virtual access network as a component of the Partnership. The access network is a membership-based network of community access service providers, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit partners, researchers and corporations interested in workforce development. The network’s mandate: Provide an ongoing source of professional development opportunities and training • Act as a clearinghouse for new ideas, resources and applied research • Be a platform for joint advocacy • Constitute a forum for international exchange and collaboration • Act as a vehicle to channel broad-based national efforts aimed at improving post-secondary access in Canada through fundraising and social marketing • Host conferences or workshops

  9. You Can Go YOU CAN GO access workers help youth and their parents/guardians: • Explore future career paths and employment options that fit their interests • Discover why a post-secondary education is a step to seriously consider • Identify post-secondary programs at various colleges, universities, technical institutes or apprenticeship programs that would set them off on their chosen career path • Select the programs and school(s) most likely to meet their needs and assist them in completing their applications • Connect with support services at post-secondary institutions to help ease the transition and improve their chances of success

  10. Delivery MethodsService delivery in French, English & other languages as neededYouth Workshops: Skills, Opportunities, Achievements, Results Series; Choosing Your Destination Preparing for Your Journey Soaring through Turbulence Financial Aid:Understanding costs of PSEShow me the Money

  11. Delivery Methods(cont’d) • Workshops for Adults • Workshops for Parents

  12. Delivery Methods (cont’d) • Education System Presentations (provincial focus) i.e. Ontario Education System for Students and Ontario Education System for Parents • Career Focused Events Guest Speakers from different occupations speak about their educational path • One-on-one Individual Meetings for Post-Secondary Education information (with an initial needs assessment) • Campus Tours

  13. Information Collection • WEST (Web Enabled Student Tracking System) Database Case Management System • Records relevant participant information • Provides a quick snapshot on progress • Allows us to understand our participant base and how we are serving them • Gives a clear picture on the communities served and identifies potential national best practices

  14. Relevant Learning & Future Steps Provision of about 16,000 services: - 2,000 one-on-one - 14,000 participants in the workshop setting

  15. Relevant Learning & Future Steps (cont’d) • Volunteering Component • Role of the Partnership

  16. “…lifting barriers that restrict access to under-represented groups creates an economically healthy, equitable society” Scott Haldane, President & CEO YMCA Canada

  17. Thank you for attending this presentation! Questions Adela Colhon Dan Wise Manager Vice President Canadian Post Secondary National & Provincial Access Partnership Programs YMCA of Greater Toronto YMCA of Greater Toronto adela.colhon@ymcagta.orgdan.wise@ymcagta.org

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