GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF O. C. - 2010 WIC

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After session two has been completed, the instructor and program coordinator will set-up two specific interview times for each class participant. The purpose of the first meeting will be to interview the participant and discuss their experience, their business idea, and their interest in continuing in the program. The program coordinator and instructor will then hold a meeting with the program manager and determine which individuals are most appropriate for continuation in the program. During the second interview, the instructor will inform the participant of their acceptance into the full program. For those continuing, the instructor will provide an information sheet outlining the rules of the class, what to expect from the class, the class text/workbook and a commitment contract. The participant will be expected to come to the first class with the commitment contract signed and having reviewed the initial assignment in the workbook. For those that are not accepted into the program, the instructor will explain why it was determined that they were not ready to continue and provide them with strategies that may assist them in becoming ready. Analysis of the data collected about the participants accepted and not accepted into the next phase will be conducted in order to identify any apparent patterns or identifiable qualities that make up a potentially successful entrepreneur. Those that are accepted into the program will continue with session three on the following week. At the completeion of the 15th session, the instructor will hold a "wrap-up"/ graduation session and then will meet with each program participant indiviudally to determine their intention to move forward with deploying their business and any additional supports they may require. During the "wrap-up" session program graduates will be asked to again complete questionaires that collect quanitative and qualitative information. As before, these answers will be compared to the answers they provided earlier in their courses and changes, both positive and negative, will be noted for further analysis. In addition to structured class time, each participant will be expected to complete reading assignments in their textbooks and worksheet assignments for review at the next class session. In order to facilitate this process, and to accommodate those that do not have access to a home computer, a computer lab will be made available during specific times each week. The lab may be used to type homework assignments, work on a business plan, conduct marketing research or design marketing materials. As an organization Goodwill is aware of meeting the unique needs of individuals with particular types of disabilities and a number of computers in the lab will be equipped with assistive technology to meet these needs. This may include such software as "Dragon Naturally Speaking" or "JAWS" for those with visual impairments, or hardware such as adaptive keyboards or a CCTV. Goodwill also has the capacity to provide sign laguage interpreters available for class times and any consultation sessions a participant may require. During lab hours the instructor will be available for one-on-one consultations for any clients that require more personalized assistance. Throughout the program the instructor will also be solicting the assistance of community members whose expertise could be of assistance to the program participants. Volunteers with expertise in Marketing, Business Law, Networking, and Business Finance will all be invited to speak as guest lectures. In addition these indiviudals will be given the opportunity to set-up one-on-one consultation sessions for the clients at regularly scheduled times each week. Program participants will be asked to fill-out evaluations on the lectures and one-on-one consulations for any volunteer participating in the program. The results of the evaluations will be recorded and analyzed in an effort to determine whether a volunteer should be asked back in the future. The following are the objectives/outcomes projected for the proposed program: · 427 individuals served in year one (people attending orientation/introduction meeting) · 75% of indivudals attending orientation (320) enroll in free assessment sessions · 100% of assessment participants have a clear understanding as to whether or not they are ready to be an entrepreneur · 50% of individuals in assessment session (160) enroll in business planning course · 50% of business planning course participants (80) complete entire business planning course Page 3 of 4 EXHIBIT A