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Offer a
supervised “open computer time” when students can receive support to
work on learning activities and visit learning or job search sites on the
Internet. |
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Recruit
tutors who are specifically committed to tutoring at least four hours per week
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Set up a
small group targeted to Ontario Works clients |
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Offer
students the chance to attend two one-to-one sessions per week |
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Recruit a
volunteer to work with a small group of students to teach basic computer
skills. Book each student for computer time when they can practice these skills
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Train a
volunteer to support a small group of learners to practice filling out job
applications, compiling a resume, and matching career skills with advertised
positions. |
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Hold a
small group workshop on the writing process for learners who want to gain
confidence in writing. Then work out strategies for each individual to begin
the writing process. Encourage learners to help each other. |
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Recruit an “outreach
tutor” in different parts of your service area who supports current tutors
and recruits new tutors and students |
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Use a very visual poster
with graphics and just a few simple words to market your agency
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Get a local business to
sponsor a weekly advertisement about your program in the TV Guide
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Hold an annual book sale
and have student volunteers market your agency by selling items they have made
during learning activities |
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Maintain a very strong
community presence (sit on various boards, get involved with service clubs,
have a booth at community fairs, conferences and events and give presentations
whenever possible) |
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Set up a “book
corner” of second hand books for the community in general. When community
members donate or pick up books, talk to them about your program.
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Place brochures in the
waiting rooms of optometrists, doctors, lawyers, pharmacies and community
agencies |
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Develop excellent
partnerships with Ontario Works, Employment Insurance, the Workers Safety
Insurance Board and the Ontario Disability Support Program |
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Create business cards for
students to give out |
