Presentation Name Presentation Date A collaborative approach to experiential learning across the province

Today’s Presenters  Name, Position

Vision  The premier on-line connection for employers to register their interest in experiential learning

Mission  To connect employers in communities across Ontario with the people and organizations who can help them find or strengthen involvement in new and existing experiential learning programs  To provide Passport to Prosperity deliverers, educators and other administrators with fast, accessible and usable tools for managing, developing and tracking relationships with local employers  To provide a platform for an online community focused around experiential learning programs like the Specialist High Skills Major that will allow for the sharing of resources amongst educators and the promotion of local programs across the province.

What is the Employer Registry?  An online community to support the Specialist High Skills Ma j or and other experiential learning programs for Employers  A place for Passport to Prosperity Coordinators, School Board Officials and Experiential Learning Teachers to manage employer data and strengthen relationships

Employer Registry

Components of the Employer Registry  Online Database: Connects Ontario Employers to local contact points in their community that can make them a part of the learning process  Local Information Sites: gives local site administrators the ability to easily edit and create content pages with information for employers, students and parents

Site Structure  One overarching provincial site with generalized information, stories, etc.  Twenty-six mini-sites with localized success stories, specific program information, spotlight news and events  Mini-sites will be administered locally through a Content Management System (CMS)

Content Management System

Functionality  Reporting  Content Management  Content Delivery  Importing/Exporting Functionality  Mapping

Demographics – Types of Users EmployersPassport to Prosperity Coordinators TeachersIndustry Associations Students & Parents

Role of the Employer in the ER  Register as an Employer and post opportunities to support experiential learning  Manage company profile (including contact/opportunity information)

Role of Passport to Prosperity Coordinator in the ER  Approve new employers as part of the registration process  Manage the employer information on the site  Post community specific articles/content to showcase local success stories

Role of the Teacher in the ER  Search for employer/opportunity information on the site  Manage the employer information on the site  Post community specific articles/content to showcase local success stories

Role of Industry Associations & Sector Councils in the ER  Register as an Industry Association/Sector Council and share resources locally and across the province  Facilitate opportunities & partnerships through an online community

Role of Students & Parents in the ER  View provincial news and resources posted by users  Learn about events & news in their own community through local sites  View photos, podcasts, videoclips and other multimedia

Consultation & Collaboration  Research  Inspiration  Design, Functionality & Usability Partnerships  Tier One Interviews/Community Consultations  Writing Days

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