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		<title>Scaling &#038; Replicator Strategic Evaluation and Learning Support for FSC</title>
		<link>https://www.srdc.org/project/scaling-replicator-strategic-evaluation-and-learning-support-for-fsc/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wallaa Daramlly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>SRDC is undertaking several evaluations within new categories of Future Skills Centre (FSC) projects. The SCALE initiative invited existing FSC partners whose projects were&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/scaling-replicator-strategic-evaluation-and-learning-support-for-fsc/">Scaling &#038; Replicator Strategic Evaluation and Learning Support for FSC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SRDC is undertaking several evaluations within new categories of Future Skills Centre (FSC) projects. The SCALE initiative invited existing FSC partners whose projects were ready for the next scale-up phase to apply for additional funding to advance their projects along a clearly defined scaling pathway. The projects were selected to answer pressing strategic questions that represent gaps in knowledge and/or practice – and around which FSC investment strategies are oriented. The projects embrace ongoing testing of program feasibility and effectiveness derived from specified scaling objectives. The REPLICATE initiative funds FSC partners whose projects present the best evidence of effectiveness and impact to conduct replication projects with up to two or three different partners working in different geographical locations. The projects test the feasibility of replication as further proof of the effectiveness of the program and help to further build up a cohort of partnerships ready to move towards full scaling and sustainability, as well as test replication as a strategy for project sustainability.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/scaling-replicator-strategic-evaluation-and-learning-support-for-fsc/">Scaling &#038; Replicator Strategic Evaluation and Learning Support for FSC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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		<title>National Training System to Ensure Low-Carbon Building Performance to Reduce Energy Consumption</title>
		<link>https://www.srdc.org/project/national-training-system-to-ensure-low-carbon-building-performance-to-reduce-energy-consumption/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wallaa Daramlly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:09:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>SkillPlan, in partnership with the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers and Local Unions (IAHFIAW), Canada&#8217;s Building Trades Unions (CBTU),&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/national-training-system-to-ensure-low-carbon-building-performance-to-reduce-energy-consumption/">National Training System to Ensure Low-Carbon Building Performance to Reduce Energy Consumption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SkillPlan, in partnership with the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers and Local Unions (IAHFIAW), Canada&#8217;s Building Trades Unions (CBTU), Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC), Climate and Industry Research Team (CIRT), and Building Efficiency Resources (BER), is supporting Canada’s climate and low-carbon economy goals by developing, implementing, and evaluating a national energy assessment training program for the Insulator Heat and Frost Red Seal trade. The project will train both unionized and non-unionized journeypersons and apprentices in the Insulator Heat and Frost Red Seal trade with technical, operational, and communication tools to upgrade their knowledge and skills, and develop their leadership capacity.</p>
<p>SRDC is leading a comprehensive needs analysis to support the design of the program training. SRDC will also support this project through developing a comprehensive evaluation framework and protocols, conducting fieldwork, data quality control, analysis, and knowledge dissemination.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/national-training-system-to-ensure-low-carbon-building-performance-to-reduce-energy-consumption/">National Training System to Ensure Low-Carbon Building Performance to Reduce Energy Consumption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Basic Income Feasibility Study</title>
		<link>https://www.srdc.org/project/basic-income-feasibility-study/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wallaa Daramlly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 18:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>SRDC is working with Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada to explore the feasibility of basic income in Inuit Nunangat and its potential impacts on&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/basic-income-feasibility-study/">Basic Income Feasibility Study</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SRDC is working with Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada to explore the feasibility of basic income in Inuit Nunangat and its potential impacts on Inuit women and gender diverse Inuit. A key aspect of this project is to better understand how “success” of any future basic income policy should be defined. SRDC is conducting a targeted document and literature review and key informant interviews. SRDC will produce a final report that emphasizes actionable recommendations for the future, and supports the development of a plan of action/next steps toward a comprehensive feasibility study.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/basic-income-feasibility-study/">Basic Income Feasibility Study</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Strategic Evaluation and Learning Support for the Future Skills Centre 2025</title>
		<link>https://www.srdc.org/project/strategic-evaluation-and-learning-support-for-the-future-skills-centre-2025/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wallaa Daramlly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Since 2020, the Future Skills Centre (FSC) has supported the development, refinement, or expansion of approaches to developing skills for workers from a variety&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/strategic-evaluation-and-learning-support-for-the-future-skills-centre-2025/">Strategic Evaluation and Learning Support for the Future Skills Centre 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since 2020, the Future Skills Centre (FSC) has supported the development, refinement, or expansion of approaches to developing skills for workers from a variety of backgrounds and in a variety of sectors. These innovation projects are required to mobilize knowledge and evidence among key stakeholders, institutions and decision-makers for the purposes of improving policies and practices in Canada. SRDC is developing a mix of retrospective and prospective evaluation approaches for a subset of these projects, dependent on the timelines and stage of development of each project. These involve quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis using document and data review, interviews with project partners and their subcontractors, implementation evaluation, and theory of change or logic model development. SRDC’s learning and evaluation framework is designed to capture what has been learned from these projects for the future development of the skills ecosystem in Canada.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/strategic-evaluation-and-learning-support-for-the-future-skills-centre-2025/">Strategic Evaluation and Learning Support for the Future Skills Centre 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Expanding Apprenticeship Success Through Improved and Enhanced System of Technology (EAST Project)</title>
		<link>https://www.srdc.org/project/expanding-apprenticeship-success-through-improved-and-enhanced-system-of-technology-east-project/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wallaa Daramlly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:11:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>SkillPlan, BC Construction Industry Skills Improvement Council, in partnership with Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU), Provincial Building Trades Councils (PBTC), U7 SOLUTIONS, British Columbia&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/expanding-apprenticeship-success-through-improved-and-enhanced-system-of-technology-east-project/">Expanding Apprenticeship Success Through Improved and Enhanced System of Technology (EAST Project)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SkillPlan, BC Construction Industry Skills Improvement Council, in partnership with Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU), Provincial Building Trades Councils (PBTC), U7 SOLUTIONS, British Columbia Colleges (BCC), and the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC), are providing online educational tools, resources, and materials to support apprentices progressing in and obtaining certification in an apprenticeship in the Red Seal trades. This project will be delivered across Canada. More specifically the project seeks to firstly improve the quality of training in the skilled trades by utilizing a structured, integrated, and accessible online training system and secondly to support Red Seal trades partners to create safe and inclusive workplaces of equity-deserving groups, including women, youth, newcomers, Indigenous and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, as well as low-skilled individuals by expanding training platform and developing new courses. SRDC is helping to test and measure the results of this project through a mixed-methods approach which will include administrative data from online platforms, surveys, and interviews.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/expanding-apprenticeship-success-through-improved-and-enhanced-system-of-technology-east-project/">Expanding Apprenticeship Success Through Improved and Enhanced System of Technology (EAST Project)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Inclusive Mentoring in Male-dominated Sectors</title>
		<link>https://www.srdc.org/project/inclusive-mentoring-in-male-dominated-sectors/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wallaa Daramlly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mentor Canada and Mentorat Québec are leading this innovative 36-month project to address systemic barriers for women and gender-diverse individuals in male-dominated sectors. This&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/inclusive-mentoring-in-male-dominated-sectors/">Inclusive Mentoring in Male-dominated Sectors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mentor Canada and Mentorat Québec are leading this innovative 36-month project to address systemic barriers for women and gender-diverse individuals in male-dominated sectors. This project uses mentorship as a tool to foster inclusion and support systemic change and is funded by Women and Gender Equity Canada (WAGE).</p>
<p>Central to this project is the development of a comprehensive bilingual toolkit, designed with a GBA+ lens, to help organizations build capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive mentoring programs. Training materials for mentors focus on increasing their understanding of the systemic barriers faced by women and gender-diverse individuals and equip them to act as agents of change. Additionally, the project provides resources for mentees to help them fully leverage the benefits of their mentoring relationships. Finally, engagement activities led by Mentor Canada will motivate stakeholders to adopt and embrace mentoring as a lever for inclusion in male-dominated sectors.</p>
<p>SRDC is evaluating this project to explore how mentorship drives and supports systemic change that advances the economic security of women and gender-diverse individuals. As a learning partner, SRDC is also contributing to the development of the toolkit and resources.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/inclusive-mentoring-in-male-dominated-sectors/">Inclusive Mentoring in Male-dominated Sectors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Learning Outside Together: Phase Two of the Early Childhood Educator Outdoor Learning Program</title>
		<link>https://www.srdc.org/project/learning-outside-together-phase-two-of-the-early-childhood-educator-outdoor-learning-program/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wallaa Daramlly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Building on the learnings from the previous three years, the second phase of the Learning Outside Together: “Incorporating traditional wisdom and promising practices to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/learning-outside-together-phase-two-of-the-early-childhood-educator-outdoor-learning-program/">Learning Outside Together: Phase Two of the Early Childhood Educator Outdoor Learning Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Building on the learnings from the previous three years, the second phase of the Learning Outside Together: “Incorporating traditional wisdom and promising practices to futureproof child care programs” (LOT) initiative is funded by the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care. LOT is designed to increase confidence, knowledge, and skills needed to deliver land-based learning opportunities. This online professional development program focuses on supporting educators to create meaningful outdoor experiences with and for children, increase the length of time spent with children outdoors, and learn about Indigenous teachings, protocols and practices related to the land. This three-year project is a continuation of the joint partnership between the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC), the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCACCS), and SRDC.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/learning-outside-together-phase-two-of-the-early-childhood-educator-outdoor-learning-program/">Learning Outside Together: Phase Two of the Early Childhood Educator Outdoor Learning Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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		<title>HerJourney: Supporting Women Apprentices in Canadian Manufacturing</title>
		<link>https://www.srdc.org/project/herjourney-supporting-women-apprentices-in-canadian-manufacturing/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wallaa Daramlly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>HerJourney aims to increase the success, support, and retention of women apprentices in Red Seal trades within Canada’s manufacturing sector. Led by Excellence in&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/herjourney-supporting-women-apprentices-in-canadian-manufacturing/">HerJourney: Supporting Women Apprentices in Canadian Manufacturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HerJourney aims to increase the success, support, and retention of women apprentices in Red Seal trades within Canada’s manufacturing sector. Led by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), the project provides women apprentices with resources, training, mentorship, and leadership development services to strengthen their career success within manufacturing. EMC also provides employers with resources and supports to take action to mitigate the identified challenges that women apprentices experience in manufacturing workplaces.</p>
<p>As the lead research and evaluation partner, SRDC collaborates with EMC to conduct research to understand the scope and unique challenges faced by women apprentices in manufacturing. We evaluate the outcomes and process of the programs and services delivered to women apprentices and their employers, documenting evidence of success, promising practices, as well as challenges and lessons learned. We work with EMC to conduct knowledge dissemination throughout the project to increase visibility and understanding of the unique challenges faced by women apprentices in manufacturing and to encourage further collaboration towards sector-wide solutions.</p>
<p>HerJourney is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/herjourney-supporting-women-apprentices-in-canadian-manufacturing/">HerJourney: Supporting Women Apprentices in Canadian Manufacturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Equity Opportunity Evaluation</title>
		<link>https://www.srdc.org/project/the-equity-opportunity-evaluation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wallaa Daramlly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>LEAP catalyzes large-scale social impact on some of Canada’s most complex and pressing issues in health, employment, and education by selecting, supporting, and scaling&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/the-equity-opportunity-evaluation/">The Equity Opportunity Evaluation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LEAP catalyzes large-scale social impact on some of Canada’s most complex and pressing issues in health, employment, and education by selecting, supporting, and scaling breakthrough social ventures within a curated multi-sectoral collaboration that unlocks and measures impact across multiple levels.</p>
<p>In 2022, LEAP launched <em>The Equity Opportunity</em> (TEO), a five-year initiative to scale innovative, high-impact programs working to advance women’s economic well-being, particularly those from equity-deserving groups. Through TEO, LEAP is providing eight social ventures with scaling strategy and execution support, which includes intensive long-term engagements with their team and access to top-tier pro-bono professional services.</p>
<p>SRDC has been engaged to evaluate LEAP’s impact measurement framework, the efficacy of TEO’s design and delivery, and early progress toward the initiative’s impact goals. We are also providing support to help ensure the integrity of LEAP’s self-assessment data and practices and bolster social ventures’ own impact measurement. Results will support LEAP’s reporting on TEO outputs and outcomes to Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) as a project funder.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/the-equity-opportunity-evaluation/">The Equity Opportunity Evaluation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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		<title>CPRNW Pilot: Intermediate Outcomes and Program Impacts</title>
		<link>https://www.srdc.org/project/cprnw-pilot-intermediate-outcomes-and-program-impacts/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wallaa Daramlly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The latest results from the CPRNW pilot demonstrate the benefits of programming targeted at racialized newcomer women. One year after joining the program, participants&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/cprnw-pilot-intermediate-outcomes-and-program-impacts/">CPRNW Pilot: Intermediate Outcomes and Program Impacts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The latest results from the CPRNW pilot demonstrate the benefits of programming targeted at racialized newcomer women. One year after joining the program, participants see improvements in career adaptability, employment outcomes, and wellness and mental health. This report presents changes in outcomes and program impacts and details the implementation of the CPRNW pilot, including the flexibility it provided to partnering service provider organizations to learn, both from their own experiences and from the other partnering service providers, and to modify their programming to better meet the needs of participants.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.srdc.org/project/cprnw-pilot-intermediate-outcomes-and-program-impacts/">CPRNW Pilot: Intermediate Outcomes and Program Impacts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.srdc.org">SRDC</a>.</p>
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