1. Career Link 2007 Report Yvonne Madden Project Leader 03 rd October 2008

2. The Background National Pilot Project CSES Selected Aim Duration

3. Career Link 2007 - Report Purpose – Document – Assess – Review

4. Report Content Chapter 1- Introduction to Career Link 2007 Chapter 2- Development of Career Link 2007 Chapter 3 - Career Link 2007 in Operation Chapter 4 - Outcomes of Career Link 2007 Chapter 5 - Impact of Career Link 2007 Chapter 6 - Discussion and Analysis Chapter 7 - Recommendations for Future Direction

5. Methodology Interviews Evaluations Questionnaire Surveys Documentary Analysis Client Trainer Project Staff

6. Chapter 2 - Development of Career Link 2007 Pre-development Process Client Selection Trainer Selection Training Material Training Venue

7. Chapter 3 - Career Link 2007 in Operation Stage 1 Project Start-up Training Evaluations Individual Job Seeking Action Plan Launch Public Relations

8. Chapter 3 - Career Link 2007 in Operation Stage 2 Job Search Employment Certification Public Relations

9. Chapter 3 - Career Link 2007 in Operation

10. Chapter 4 - Outcomes of Career Link 2007

11. Chapter 5 – Impact of Career Link 2007 Client Feedback - “opened doors for job prospects” - “used skills that I learnt” - “Realised that I wasn’t alone” (group solidarity) - “Got lots of information regarding what it is employers look for in - employees” - “Learnt about jobs again” - “Found out what job would suit me”. Evaluator Feedback - “ Clearly Career Link 2007 has brought about positive change in the lives and general state of mind of the clients who interfaced with the project. The clients gained confidence, energy and motivation from being involved with and supported by Career Link 2007”. - J. Lally – External Evaluator

12. Chapter 6 - Discussion and Analysis Preparation Project Staffing Client Selection Trainer Selection Training Material Training Venue Client : Trainer Ratio Exit Interviews Certification IJSAP Launch Employment Obtained Employment Lost

13. Chapter 7 - Recommendations for Future Direction Lessons learned

14. Conclusion Conclusion Training Employment Facilitation Co-Location International SE Model – Inclusive of all

15. “Only if you have been in the deepest valley can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain”. President Richard Nixon