TLAnnualReport2023-2024 - Flipbook - Page 20
PRACTICUM
Turning Leaf’s Practicum Program serves as a bridge between academic learning and real-world
experience that provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical
setting. Through partnership with academic institutions, the practicum program offers the students
meaningful placements that align with their field of study and career aspirations.
We are delighted with the developments within our Practicum Program this year. The program has
experienced a notable increase in student volunteering totaling 2,301 hours, saving Turning Leaf
$38,305.72 in wages which is a 45% increase from the previous year.
The Practicum team will continue to foster valuable connections with industry professionals, and postsecondary institutions by attending career fairs and maintaining relationships with practicum
coordinators.
The strategic roadmap the program has developed acts as a guiding path for attracting a diverse
range of students. The roadmap helps make the program effective and involves several key
approaches, such as:
Maintaining connections with long term partners, University of Manitoba (Arts and Clinical),
Canadian Mennonite University, University of Regina (Social Work and Human Justice).
New partnership with Urban Circle, University of Manitoba (Agriculture Dept and Human
Resources), Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology.
Expanding practicum capacity in existing programs in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Modification of our practicum program and offering mini practicum placements.
Constantly upgrading program resources, including the website and the student’s intake process.
Turning Leaf’s Practicum Program is poised for continued growth and aims to unlock potential and
nurture talents through practical learning.
