Diversifying Revenue Streams Through Innovative Program Development or Social Purpose Enterprise

Success Story Preparatory Training Programs of Toronto

“Preparatory Training Programs of Toronto (PTP) has become a leader in literacy and employment programming.  Over the course of fifteen years it has developed a wide range of resource materials including assessment tools and learner handbooks for enhancing workplace literacy that continue to provide a solid income stream for the agency.  Further, PTP has developed a niche for itself within the employment services market: positioning itself as an agency with special expertise in helping people with literacy needs find work.  PTP developed a successful model of working with employers and has enjoyed steady rises in funding as funders recognized their unique contribution to the range of employment services available in Toronto.”

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Food For Thought

In the process of integrating programs, it is crucial to be aware of the capacity of staff and resources to handle increased and diverse responsibilities.  There is a point where the efficiencies and effectiveness of program integration is nullified by over-extension of resources and the overwhelming of staff. A commitment to ongoing monitoring and program evaluation is necessary, and it is also important to encourage and respond to staff input and have them directly involved in program design. The primary driver of program design must be quality and impact of programs, not cost savings.

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