If not bilingual, they will be given diagnostic testing to ascertain how many months of language training are required to reach the desired level of proficiency. Their language assessment will be used upon graduation, if placed in a bilingual position. The Orientation Session is designed by the Canadian Centre for Management Development . CCMD establishes a course schedule yearly in conjunction with the AETP Program Officer and Program Advisors, and based on the recommendations of the Steering Committee. As participants learn through exposure to agency activities and by performing specific tasks under supervision, a strong commitment on the part of both senior management and supervisors in each of the Host Agencies is required.
Supervisors serve as experienced role models for the participants.
They must clearly delineate the tasks, skills and knowledge participants are to master during the course of the assignment. Supervisors are to ensure that Program and assignment objectives are met, and alert the Program Advisors should intractable problems arise. If the Program Advisors are not able to bring about resolution of the problem, the Chair of the Steering Committee should be notified, as well as the PSC Program Officer. Each supervisor is required to provide an evaluation of the participant at the end of the six-month posting. Participants prepare a written evaluation of the Orientation Session.