The Year In Review
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The document provides monthly updates from the South Shore Work Activity Program (SSWAP) over the course of a year. It describes the various vocational areas and workshops offered to participants, including reception, workshop, janitorial skills. It also notes the number of new clients and success stories each month. Key events include a new Centre Manager starting in October, the annual recognition ceremony in November, and plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the new building in December 2015.
The Year In Review
- 1. July In addition to the 4 Vocational Areas, Participants are encouraged to pursue academic and personal development through individual exploration and group instruction in 5 Component Areas: Computer Fundamentals, Career Exploration, Customer Service, Life Skills, Upgrading and Workplace Literacy. Reception: Individuals focus on communication, inter-‐personal, and reception skills, learning to be ‘the face’ of SSWAP as the first point of contact both on the phone and in person. CRC 19 New Clients 2 Success Stories “Better communication skills, increased confidence in dealing with people be they guests or callers” August 6 Amazing Staff Heather Collicutt (Financial Coordinator) Darlene Mills (Program Leader) Glenn Carey (Van Driver) Odessa Bezanson, Janet Falkenham, Randy Ottens (Instructors/ Counsellors) prepare for Centre Manager interviews with David Workshop: Instruction covers the development of knowledge and skills required in the manufacturing and production fields while stressing the appropriate safety standards. Personal and group projects are built using a variety of techniques for all skill levels. CRC 15 New Clients 9 Success Stories “Solve problems, anger management and teamwork” “I love working with all the great people” September SSWAP Welcomes 7 New Participants with 2 days of Orientation “Your Way to Wellness” offered by External facilitators for the first time Working with the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning, participants are able to obtain their High School Diploma or an equivalency GED Board Members, David, SSWAP Staff and Participants meet with several Centre Manager Candidates in the selection process and interviews Janitorial: Participants are given the opportunity to gain valuable hands-‐ on experience while taking advantage of practical cleaning, maintenance, and safety training in both an office environment and property setting. CRC 13 New Clients, 2 Success Stories “I learned a lot about myself” Van Odometer 24033709 Van Odometer 23590608 Van Odometer 23252707
- 2. October 1 New Centre Manager, D’Arcy Morris-‐Poultney begins Oct. 7. Drawing on his 3 Es Leadership Style “Lead by Example, Engagement, Encouragement” By returning to the past and revisiting the Mission, Vision, and Values we were able to determine the path moving forward. Our mission “Giving people a chance to experience personal growth, develop skills, and plan for their futures” applies equally to staff participants. Our 5 core values are Respect, Honesty & Truthfulness, Acceptance, Professionalism, Working as a Team and they have served to bring us together and strengthen us. “Social Media” “Your Job Search” are new workshops offered by External facilitators, an innovative way to expose Participants to other possibilities CRC 11 New Clients, 5 Success Stories “Feeling accepted and respected for just being myself” “I love it here, learning a lot.” November SSWAP Annual Recognition Ceremony 4 Participants attended and accepted their Certificates of Completion 100+ Guests Certificates of Achievement awarded by Suzanne Lohnes-‐ Croft on behalf of Mark Furey, and Denise Peterson-‐Rafuse Certificates were awarded in WHMIS Food Safe First Aid Lee Whynot named 2014 recipient of the John Whitehouse Award 12 Participants complete Benchmark Surveys providing SSWAP staff valuable insight into ‘the Client Experience’ and suggest possible areas for improvement along with new learning approaches CRC 15 New Clients, 3 Success Stories “Instruction was very clear and understandable “ December 10th year, for the New Building, originally marked with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held December 12th , 2005. Plans are underway for the 10th Anniversary Celebration in December 2015. SSWAP’s original building and first home was a Quonset hut, pictured left A new schedule was introduced to bolster peer-‐to-‐peer learning and support curricular developments to keep pace with shifting market forces and new technologies 150+ Meals served by SSWAP and shared with Bonny Lea Participants and Residents CRC New look started to make it more inviting CRC 17 New Clients, 3 Success Stories “The great instructors, sharing – talking about different subjects.” Van Odometer 24521210 Van Odometer 25403712 Van Odometer 24934011
- 3. January 2015 12 New Participants in first time program, Community Journey Seonaid Macfarlane & Sharri Bush facilitating 2 sessions of 6 weeks assisting individuals to discover options and resources available within the Community through networking and peer supports. Every week members of the Community were invited to meet the Participants and share a meal. The Lunenburg Community Lifestyle Centre served as classroom, kitchen, and home base for this new and inclusive approach Concurrently at SSWAP, “Social Media” and “Personality Dimensions” offered by External facilitators CRC 14 New Clients, 2 Success Stories “The instructors and participants are awesome!” “Getting to know other people in the community.” February 11 New Participants for second session of Community Journey Attending 3 days/week preparing 36+ Lunches per week adds up 450+ meals prepared and shared with the Community At SSWAP 13 Participants earn Food Safe Certificates “Resume Writing” “Interviewing with Confidence” offered by External facilitators. CRC 18 New Clients, 7 Success Stories CRC staff facilitates SSWAP Participants in Job Search workshops “Love the activities, love the people, the time is great.” “The activities were a lot of fun, I love getting to know everyone in the group including our wonderful instructors.” March SSWAP Welcomes 7 New Participants 3 Amendments announced to continue SSWAP & CRC current Funding Agreements for 12 more months extending them until June 30th, 2016 Learning from participants Centre Manager adopts a new E-‐Empowerment Encouraging Participants to “Be the CHANGE you wish to see in the world” “Your Way to Wellness” “Exploring YOUR Future” “Communication” “Teambuilding” “Problem Solving” by External facilitators 4 Medals for Participant Emily Latta Special Olympics CRC New Clients 12, Success Stories 2 “Love coming in in the morning and everyone greeting you with a ‘good morning’ you can't help but smile!” Van Odometer 272281603 Van Odometer 26599702 Van Odometer 26088601 ! ! ! ! Community)Journey)
- 4. April 2014 218272 kms was the reading on the South Shore Work Activity Program Van’s Odometer in April. Everyday 14 Passengers are driven to and from SSWAP by one of our 2 excellent drivers (Glenn Carey and Bill Langille) from as far away as Liverpool. Founded in 1984 with Participants starting in 1985, SSWAP is one of 6 Work Activity Programs across the Province. Participants receive certification in Foodsafe, WHMIS, Standard First Aid CPR. In April 8 Participants earned Standard First Aid/CPR Certificates SSWAP Participant wins at Literacy Nova Scotia Adult Learners Week Scott Vaughan receives the Workplace/Workforce Category Congratulations to Scott and his instructors Odessa, Janet, and Randy “When first attending the South Shore Work Activity Program, Scott found math a challenge… with a lot of hard work he improved his math skills and is proud of the improvements he has made in his life.” May SSWAP specializes in employment-‐readiness programs and services We have a proven success record in connecting employers and potential employees in an ever-‐changing labour market. SSWAP assists individuals 18 years of age and older who may find it difficult to maintain employment. Participants work closely with instructors and counsellors to set personal and employment goals The Career Resource Centre Chester CRC operating since 1999, is open year round with 2 knowledgeable and helpful staff (Zita Beck-‐ Morris and Ellen Armstrong). In April, the CRC assisted 21 New Clients and had 4 Success Stories -‐ clients who found employment. In May the CRC assisted 23 New Clients and had 8 Success Stories “Public speaking, becoming more comfortable in a group setting” June SSWAP Welcomes 8 New Participants. The program is divided into 4 levels, each lasting 13 weeks. There are 4 new intakes every year (June, Sept. Dec. Mar.) with 3 days of Assessment and 2 days of Orientation SSWAP focuses on 4 Vocational Areas: Food Service, Janitorial Reception, and Workshop. Food Service: Learning proper cooking techniques, food preparation, and preparing meals for fellow participants and staff, individuals become employment ready for the food industry CRC 18 New Clients 4 Success Stories “Teamwork, working against the clock with others in a relatively small confined area” Van Odometer 22320105 Van Odometer 2738906 Van Odometer 21827204