TRAINING AND RETENTION OFHEALTH PROFESSIONALS PROJECT

MEASURE 2 RETENTION PROGRAM

COMMUNITY NETWORKS COMPONENT

Institute for Health and Social Policy

In collaboration with

http://www.mcgill.ca/hssaccess

“Better access... in their language

…The objectives are to ensure English-speaking people receive effective communication in their language from the health and social services professionals serving their needs and to increase the number of English-speaking professionals working in the health and social services system.”

www.agapeassociationinc.com

Agape’s 2014-2018 McGill Retention Project:

“Investing Towards the Future of Health and Social Services in Laval.”

Our Main Focus

- Create awareness of the needs of the ESC of Laval

- Increase understanding and promote careers in the health and social services area through collaboration with various key partners.

With Agape’s current partnerships the expansion of these partnerships will be sought, in quantity and quality. In doing this, Agape and the English speakers of Laval will have a better sense of belonging and more of a stake in their broader community.

Partners Include: Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS)

Competency Development Centres of Laval

Laval Liberty High School

Laurier Senior High School

North Star Academy (private) High School

Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board

The Laval News

Proposed Activities Promotion activities with the health and social services

network

Promotion activities with the

education network

Allocation of health and social services community leadership bursaries

Language and cultural activities for professionals from the health and social services network

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