The number of small or medium-sized programs represents 23% of the total. It will be interesting to compare this percentage against the total number of smaller programs once the data from all program delivery locations has been collected.

Although the focus of the PDL Survey was to determine the linkages between Academic Upgrading programs and Job Connect, Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship, the survey also provided an opportunity to collect data on how Academic Upgrading programs were linking to other programs, services and service organizations generally available in larger communities. Program leads were asked to indicate which were available in their communities, which they participated with in joint planning and on-going service co-ordination, and which they were co-located with. They were also asked to identify other programs available in their community. As a whole, Academic Upgrading programs connect with a broad and varied group of programs, services and service organizations within their community and their own college. Participation is uneven, however.

A simple scale was developed to show different levels of participation:

Percentages were calculated by dividing the number of participating Academic Upgrading programs by the number of programs and services available to them.

High participation was reported with the following programs and services:

• Job Connect
• Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
• Ontario Works
• TOWES Testing
• College Career Centres

Medium participation was reported with the following:

• Local Training Boards
• Apprenticeship Scholarship/Signing Bonus
• Apprenticeship Classroom Training
• Tuition Short Programs
• Service Canada
• Service Canada Funded Programs

Low participation was reported with the following:

• Apprenticeship Field Office
• Apprenticeship Co-op Diploma Program
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
• Employment Services for Youth