Recruiting made easy
The Power of Who You Know!1010 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1800, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 2R7
www.CercleGDP.com514-990-7798
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Mission
The CLC
• Community Learning Centres are partnerships that provide a range of services and activities, often beyond the school day, to help meet the needs of learners, their families, and the wider community. Their aim is to support the holistic development of citizens and communities.
The partnership Table
• Assist you in fulfilling your mission
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The Partnership Table
•Not a formal Board
•Not a Community Table
•Your own group
–Strategic partners
–Trusted advisors
–Key players
– Inspirational leaders
–Rallying elements
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CLCComplex
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The Basics
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Goal
1. Sustainability
• plan
• build
• strengthen
• innovate
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Your Reality
SWOT analysis
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Opportunities
• Threats
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The complete picture
1. You
2. Your current Table
3. The School
4. The Community
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• The right mix of skills and experience…
• Specific expectations…
• People who want to participate…
In my ideal world…
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• Marketing
• Communication
• Fund Raising
• Lobbying
• Analytical skills
• Business expertise
• Credibility
• Access to contacts
• Innovation…
The right mix
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Making it clear
What - is the precise mandate- are the subjects to be addressed
How - long is the term- many people- long are the meetings- often are the meetings
Why - is their input so important
Who - else is involved
Where - physical and virtual accessibility
When - best for your target
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What’s in it for them:
• Making a difference
• Showcasing skill sets
• Keeping their network alive
• Integration into the community
• Meeting the movers and shakers
• Learning about governance/politics….
Making it attractive
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Your recruitment pools:
• Parents/teachers/students?
• Business?
• City/Institutions?
• Obligatory partners?
• Ideal allies?
Finding new options
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• School newsletter
• Local paper
• Referrals
• Direct
• Columbo
The right media
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• Why them
• The story
• The plan
• The team
• What’s in it for them
Create your luck
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• A formal sit-down is ideal
• Understand their vision, goals, needs
• Verify their interests
• Ascertain how they like to function
• Willingness to get the job done
• Self knowledge, values etc.
The interview process
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• How did you become involved in/with…
• What do you think of…
• How do you think we could improve… • What have you learnt since becoming
involved with…
• Would you know someone who …
• Did you know that…
Important questions
Building durable, mutually beneficial relationships!
The Power of Who You Know!1010 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1800, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 2R7
www.CercleGDP.com514-990-7798