PTP’s Strategic Directives and Goals 2011-2014
A. To consolidate and secure the funding for Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS), Academic Upgrading (AU) and Job Solutions as PTP’s core programs.
Goals:
- Successfully implement the new Job Solutions model by fulfilling requirements from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
- Successfully implement new models for Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and Academic Upgrading (AU) programming in line with new requirements.
- Actively advocate for the continuation and expansion of core funding for PTP’s core programs.
B. To minimize financial risk by diversifying funding and generating other income sources.
Goals:
- Actively seek out new funding sources outside the literacy and employment sectors.
- Invest in resource development as a generator of future income.
- Proactively take advantage of PTP’s charitable status.
- Consistently increase unrestricted funds as a proportion of total revenue.
- Increase PTP’s reserve fund to six months of operating income.
- Investigate the viability of PTP buying a property.
C. To position PTP as a leader in workforce literacy and employment services – for participants, partnerships and the sector at large.
Goals:
- Strive to be participant-focused and sensitive to the unique needs of program users.
- Continue to establish partnerships to improve access and options for our participants.
- Implement an internal communications strategy to create better linkages between PTP’s program and service areas.
- Launch an external communications strategy to increase PTP’s sector and media profile, and build awareness of PTP’s expertise.
D. To ensure that PTP is recognized as an employer of choice.
Goals:
- Invest in ongoing and creative development for staff.
- Continually explore ways to enhance health and other benefits for staff.