INVITATION TO STRENGTHEN PEER CAREER SUPPORT PROGRAMS

IMPROVE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM EXPERTS AT NO COST

USE TECHNOLOGY TO GIVE STUDENTS A LIFETIME OF SKILLS

REDUCE THE TIME SPENT SEARCHING FOR PEER TRAINING RESOURCES

Each Peer Leader in the National Project Will Receive:

• An easy to use manual with step-by-step instructions on how to access all services;
• A password that allows access to all pilot project services;
• A toll-free number to call for consultation on peer career program development;
• Lesson plans for training students in peer career support skills and issues;
• Reviews of relevant materials;
• Summaries of research with practical implications for peer career programs;
• Support for supervising students delivering peer career services;
• Details about peer programs from other peer leaders in Canada;
• Opportunities to act as mentors or coaches to others starting peer career programs;
• The most comprehensive set of career exploration and development resources available on the internet, continuously updated;
• Practical suggestions on how to expand a core peer helping program to include peer career services;
• Collaboration with other peer leaders across the world;
• Swift replies to concerns, questions, or ideas via e-mail;
• Access to articles and discussion groups on peer helping; and
• Continued services after project completion.

• A toll-free number to call for discussions on peer career support;
• Opportunities to communicate with other peer career students across Canada;
• Access to peer career resources available through the internet;
• Opportunities to interact with career experts from home or school; and
• Information on local, provincial, and national referral sources.

• Hardware: a computer, a modem (minimum 14.4kps), a printer (optional) and a fax machine;
• An internet service provider (commercial or educational);
• Software for connecting to the internet (such as SLIP, PPP or Winsock), sending and receiving e-mail (such as Eudora), and browsing the World-Wide Web (such as Netscape or Mosaic);
• Swift access to a local person (student or staff) who can act as technical consultant (a ÒTekkieÓ) for coping with net software or hardware difficulties;
• An already developed peer program in Canada where student peer helpers would like to assist their peers with career development; and
• Willingness to respond to questions assessing the quality of services received during the project duration: March 15 to May 30, 1996.

We would like to have our program considered for the pilot project. I have read the qualifications and confirm that we can provide these components or get them in time for this project.
Maybe. We might want to be considered, but we have some questions. Please call me.
No. I like the idea, but we do not have the qualifications yet. Keep me informed about progress.

Name Title/Position School School Address City Province Postal Code School Phone Home Phone (Optional) Fax Phone E-mail address Number of Current Peer Students