Demonstration Projects
2010-2011

March 2010

RE: Technical Vocational Initiative Demonstration Projects (2010-2011)

Dear Colleagues:

The Technical Vocational Initiative (TVI) will provide funding for Demonstration Projects in Manitoba schools for the 2010-2011 school year. Funding applies to new projects as well as second year funding for continuing projects. This letter provides information about the application process and eligibility criteria for 2010-2011 projects.

Demonstration Project funding is intended to provide support to schools, school divisions and their educational partners to explore and implement innovative approaches for offering relevant or developing and implementing technical vocational and career-based education to Manitoba youth.

Manitoba requires a skilled, innovative and adaptable workforce. Demographic realities indicate that the demand for new workers will continue. Our young people need to develop the skills and attitudes to become productively engaged and compete in a modern economy. The Technical Vocational Initiative will provide funding to support efforts to address relevant education and training issues.

Consideration will be given to projects that identify specific, tangible outcomes that will become sustainable. Development of strategic partnerships is a key component to receive funding.

Proposal Characteristics

Funding is available to a single site (school) or to division-identified schools or partnership consortia. The TVI Action Pillars and Expected Outcomes should be considered in relation to proposal objectives. Proposals must adhere to the eligibility criteria stated in the application information.

Please use the application forms provided to submit proposals.

Adjudication

A departmental review committee will assess all applications. Please submit three (3) copies of the funding application by April 23, 2010, to:

Technical Vocational Initiative - Demonstration Project
330 – 800 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0N4

Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by May 28, 2010.

If you have questions regarding any aspect of the application process, please contact Dan Lemieux at 204-945-0420 (toll free 1-800-282-8069 ext. 0420), daniel.lemieux@gov.mb.ca.

Yours sincerely,

Original signed by

Peter Narth
Executive Director