Call for Expressions of Interest: ASCEND Program Trainers
Project Description
ASCEND (Achieving Success through Community ENgagement and Development) is CSCNL’s new, multi-year program for NEET youth (Not in Employment, Education or Training) across Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Nunavut. The project will have four cohorts, each requiring pre-employment training for participants. ASCEND aims to help youth participants develop skills and gain work experience with the goal of transitioning into the job market or pursuing further education upon program completion.
As part of ASCEND, participants will receive 70 hours of pre-employment training, complete a paid work placement with a community sector organization, and have access to employment counselling and other supports as identified during their intake interview.
Scope of Work
ASCEND is seeking external trainers to deliver workshops on various topics aimed at enhancing participants’ readiness for the workplace. These workshops will focus on equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s professional environment.
The areas of expertise required include, but aren’t limited to:
- Soft Skills: Communication (written and verbal), teamwork, problem-solving
- Workplace Professionalism: Preparing participants for the expectations and behaviors in professional settings
- Interview Skills: Strategies and techniques for successful interviews, including tools like mock interviews and feedback
- Resume Writing and Job Application Skills: Writing effective
resumes, cover letters, understanding a job ad, and navigating the job
market - Career Exploration and Goal Setting: Identifying participants’ strengths to help articulate skills/strengths/interests, identifying and setting realistic and actionable goals, how to leverage, grow and maintain your network
- Cultural competency and workplace diversity: Understanding and respecting different cultures, people with diverse backgrounds and accessibility needs.
Successful trainers will be expected to design and deliver engaging content that fosters personal and professional growth.
Submission requirements
If you are interested in delivering one or more of these workshops, please include the following in your expression of interest:
- Contact information
- Experience facilitating workshops on the topics listed above
- An outline of the approach you would take in delivering these courses in an engaging and
virtual setting - Pricing. Please include an itemized breakdown of all associated costs and fees for workshop delivery. Transparent pricing helps ensure that your rates align with the program’s budget.
- Any other qualifications you might consider relevant to include and wish to include
Selection criteria
- Relevant experience and expertise in the facilitation of the workshop topics
- Experience in adapting content to accommodate different leaningstyles and environments (in-person vs online)
- Demonstrated understanding of the factors that influence NEET youth
- Competitiveness of the proposed quote.
How to submit your expression of interest
All proposals should be submitted by March 10, and include all sections listed above. Please send your proposal to ASCEND’s Training Coordinator Arianna Echanique at ariannaechanique@cscnl.ca with the subject line: “EOI Submission: ASCEND Trainings.”
For any questions, please contact Arianna Echanique at ariannaechanique@cscnl.ca
Applicants will be notified of the decision in mid to late March, with workshop facilitation scheduled to start April 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you!