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After the first full year of operation for four Permanent Working Groups
(PWGs), innovative ideas are beginning to evolve between them. New tools and
approaches are being created to complement and enhance the CEDECs work in the
communities. These groups were created to provide advice with regards to this
initiative's four strategic orientations: Community Capacity-building, Communications,
Youth and Job Creation and Economic Diversification. In the context of its specific
orientation, each Permanent Working Group provides leadership, knowledge and resources
to the NHRDCELM and the individual CEDECs.
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Community Capacity-building
Highlights among this working group's achievements include a unique Learning Needs Assessment Tool
that helps community members realize the knowledge and skills they have and those they require. A
tool for mentoring was produced to assist in the community capacity-building process as well as a
Community Asset Mapping Guide.
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Youth
This working group has moved towards developing activities to improve the level of engagement that
English-speaking youth have in their communities. This working group has also established a focus on
improving access for youth to the necessary tools for finding employment in their own region and
increasing their participation in their communities' development.
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Communications
This working group focused upon strengthening communication channels and identifying key audiences
within the English-speaking Community. Considerable effort has gone into communicating the importance
of life skills that exist in the communities. The working group also provided analysis and tools on
improving connectivity between CEDECs and PWGs.
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Job Creation and Economic Diversification
This working group focused on entrepreneurship, with the development of a pilot
workshop, toolkit and concepts for use on this topic in the community. The working
group has also begun to work with the communications PWG in the recognition of
life skills and reinforcing the beliefs that communities have the capacity and
capabilities required to take charge of their development.
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