Criteria related to the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) Accountability Framework

  • Professional development opportunities for the student
    • acquisition and development of career-related skills to improve employability
    • hands-on, rewarding work experience

  • Planning of project:
    • project and objectives clearly defined
    • quality of job description: work plan and job posting
    • adequate orientation, coaching and supervision

  • Incentive to continue education:
    • reasonable salary to help participants go back to school
    • work that will encourage the student to further his (her) education

  • Target group participation (women, Aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities, visible minorities)

Criteria related to the Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH) Accountability Framework

  • Promotion of Canadian content:
    • creation, dissemination and preservation of diverse Canadian cultural works, stories and symbols

  • Cultural participation and engagement:
    • fostering access to and participation in Canada's cultural life

  • Connections among Canadians:
    • strengthening connections among Canadians
    • deepening understanding across diverse communities

  • Promotion of citizenship and civic participation:
    • promoting understanding of the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship
    • fostering opportunities to participate in Canada's civic life

Criteria related to the Young Canada Works (YCW) Accountability Framework for Aboriginal Program

  • Delivery organization:
    • provides summer work experience related to fields of study for Aboriginal urban youth;
    • increases the participation of youth in the community; and
    • showcases young employees as positive role models for younger children in the community

  • Professional/educational development:
    • provides direction and support for the student's educational and career aspirations

  • Cultural content:
    • increases awareness of the student's Aboriginal ancestry; and
    • increases awareness of the value and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship

  • Community impact:
    • increases community awareness of Aboriginal culture and its place in Canadian society
    • promotes cross-cultural awareness of partnerships between Friendship Centres and other local community organizations: Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal, Métis and Inuit, and with business, private sector, government, etc.