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Title of the project
A Partnership Plan to Retain English-Speaking Graduates in the Health and Social Services Field for the Magdalen Islands
Organization
Council for Anglophone Magdalen Islanders
Retention Program
Partners
McGill School of Social Work, McGill School of Nursing
Sarah Cochrane, completing a Social Work internship in les Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
Description of planned Activities
The islands suffer from problems of recruitment and retention of young professionals. This project addresses this and has made a range of contacts on the islands in both the public and the community sector. All parties are working towards the success of this project. The first two years (2005-06, 2006-07) saw the preparation of community and student support measures for the recruitment and selection of the students. In 2007-08, a social work student undertook a field placement in the region and the project concentrated on a retention strategy. While a post became available, the student intern did not have the seniority to retain the position.
Budget Allocation
$115,356
Title of the project
Baie-des-Chaleurs Recruitment and Retention Program
Organization
Committee for Anglophone Social Action (CASA)
Partners
CSSS Baie-des-Chaleurs, Eastern Shores School Commission, Centre de Jeunesse et de Réadaptation MRC, CRE, Family Ties, Fondation Communautaire
Description of planned Activities
This project is reinforced by a report which was commissioned in 2005 to assess the needs of the Anglophone population. The first year (2005-06) of the project prepared the way for field placements in subsequent years. A number of aspects of the project have been developed, including a website for students and potential employers and a strategy to attract students to summer work in the region. Discussions continue with educational establishments. One aspect of this project is the potential to develop a bursary program with the regional partners. Options for the sustainability of the project will be examined.
Budget Allocation
$120,000
