NAVARRO, Antonette D. ELS 110 ABPS 2A (N4004) March 9, 2020: Progress Report Sample

NAVARRO, Antonette D.
ELS 110
ABPS 2A (N4004) March 9, 2020
PROGRESS REPORT SAMPLE

Student: Uni V. Student
Semester: Fall 2012
Employer: Alberta Human Resources and Employment – Edmonton, AB
Position: Research Assistant Supervisor: Mr. Benjamin Honor
Introduction
I began my Co-op work term with the Organizational Planning and Effectiveness
Branch with Alberta Human Resources and Employment as a research assistant in
Edmonton on September 5, 2006. During my first week I got to know some of the
people around the department as well as understand more in-depth the mechanics
of the place. I did a lot of reading, so much that my eyes hurt. However, the reading
paid off as it has laid an excellent foundation for me to really grasp aspects
associated with this job for the rest of the semester. Some of my reading materials
included the Department business plan, looking through the wealth of information
on the AHRE Intranet, reading through my orientation package and becoming
familiarized with the computer system.
My first week also included getting to know my office co-workers. Most of the people
working here are relatively young and new. I recognized immediately the potential
opportunities within the branch I am working in. In fact, my coordinator has only
been here three months. While there is usually another co-op student in my branch,
during this placement I am the only one. Everyone has been very welcoming and I
am continually reminded that if I need help with anything I only need to knock on
someone’s door.
About the Organization

Alberta Human Resources and Employment (AHRE) is a leader and active partner
with industry, employers, training providers and individuals in “Building Alberta’s
Workforce. In order to help the continued prosperity of Alberta AHRE works hard to
inform, attract, retain and develop people in Alberta’s labour force. I work with
Organizational Planning and Effectiveness (OPE).
Typical Week (September 25‐29)

Monday
• E-scanning
• Found and contacted key individuals regarding topics at Symposium
• Researched Outward Bound Canada and wrote an article for review and inclusion
in a department wide newsletter.
• Researched The Interprovincial Standards “Red Seal” for the newsletter.
• E-mailed a representative of WorldSkills 2009 with questions regarding topics
discussed at the Symposium.
• Read through and highlighted parts of quarterly housing affordability report put
out by Royal Bank (RBC) for e-scanning.
Tuesday
• E-scanning
• Reread thoroughly Building and Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce Symposium
presentations.
• Revised Outward Bound article/Found further details on Red Seal project.
• Began reading Industry and Employer Toolkit.
Wednesday
• E-scanning
• E-mailed contacts with thanks regarding information given on retired people in the
workforce.
• Read through and highlighted more information concerning Symposium.
• Key Economic Indicators for Amar.
Thursday
• E-scanning
• Found interesting articles/newspaper clippings for “What Works-Alberta”
newsletter, which will feature Innovations in Health and Safety.
• Began E-scanning weekly summary.
• TD Report/Metropolitan Outlook information.
• Alberta Royalty Tax Credit information.
• Contributed to e-scan highlights which will be reviewed and used by executive
management.
Friday
• E-scanning
• Meeting with staff to understand Appreciative Inquiry in Alberta Human Resources
and Employment.
• Read through Symposium draft.
• Completed weekly e-scanning summary.
Update on Work Term Learning Plan Objectives

I will be helping to write two newsletters, the “WhatWorks Newsletter” in
Innovations in Health and Safety, which is distributed three times a year as well as
the “Building and Educating Alberta’s Workforce: 10-year Strategy” newsletter. I
have begun to collect information, and have started an organized binder on data,
articles, and anything else pertaining to Health and Safety. I enjoy working on both
newsletters and other projects because this requires multi-tasking, and a continual
use of and development of my skills. It is important that I find information aimed at
effective practices, which are practices that have been proven to have produced
positive results in the past. Since the newsletter is not a priority right now I have
also worked on other things such as compiling information for the Building and
Educating Alberta’s Workforce: 10 year strategy.
Summary/Comments
My coordinator has been incredible in helping me to become more enmeshed in
OPE in the short time I have been here. Through his guidance I have learned how to
create an organized binder of information for the symposium, understand a
storyboard, e-scan (this requires looking through newspapers, academic journals
and web sites of research institutes for current events), create e-scan summaries,
pull from e-scan summaries in order to compile a densely packed summary of e-
scan highlights and begin to learn how to write effective practice summaries. This is
all useful because one of the main objectives that the unit has is to share
information on successful business practices.
While I have worked several jobs in the past, this is unlike any I have ever had. It is
interesting to have set hours rather than different weekly schedules. I like that I can
work on tasks at my own pace, and that there is constantly something and
interesting to work on. I am the kind of person that enjoys completing assignments.
However, since we are looking at best practices I have to keep in mind that the
assignment can be changed or improved upon constantly. I find this unusual
because I am so used to completing assignments, tests, mid-terms and exams in
University and moving on to the next chapter or course. Overall, this has been an
exciting and challenging experience and I look forward to the following month.
LISLE A. GOLOCAN March 9, 2020
ABPS 2A ELS 110
Problem Solving Report
Sterling Foundation Research Laboratories

To: Dr. Morris Greene, Director of Research
From: Dr. Jason Smythe, Department Head, Biochemistry
Subject: Vacuum Freeze Dryer: Purchase Request
Date: September 20, 2010
Copy: Dr. Bart Wilson, Biophysics Research Section Leader
Dr. Janet Ohanian, Department Head, Microbiology
Attachment: Freeze-It Catalog Prices
Introduction
The vacuum freeze dryer in the Biochemistry Department is currently
malfunctioning, with a consequent inefficiency in our operation and a loss of
productivity of our research staff. In response to this problem, I have examined the
costs of servicing the current equipment and the cost of purchasing a new freeze
dryer. This memo presents my findings and a purchase request.
Summary
The current vacuum freeze dryer is unreliable, slow, limited in capacity, and costly
to maintain and repair. A new freeze dryer would be more reliable, faster, double
the capacity of the current dryer, and cost efficient in the long term. In addition, the
new dryer would continue to serve Biophysics and Microbiology as well as
Biochemistry. We therefore suggest a cost sharing arrangement with Biophysics and
request additional funds from the general equipment budget to meet the total cost
of the new dryer at $4,570 if purchased immediately.
Problems with the Current Freeze Dryer

The current vacuum freeze dryer is unreliable, slow, limited in capacity, and costly
to maintain and repair.
Specifications of a New Freeze Dryer

A new freeze dryer can be purchased from Freeze-It at the old catalog price of
$4,570 if purchased now.
Advantages of Purchasing a New freeze Dryer

The new freeze dryer would be more reliable, faster, double the capacity of the
current dryer, and cost efficient in the long term since it would eliminate the current
high repair costs.
Proposed Cost Sharing Arrangement

A cost sharing arrangement with Biochemistry, Biophysics, and the general
equipment budget will be necessary to make this purchase.
Request for Funds from Biophysics and the General Equipment Fund
Biochemistry can contribute $2,000 toward the purchase of a new freeze dryer. We
request that you solicit 20% of the total cost from Biophysics and allocate the
remaining cost from the general equipment budget.
Karl Enrico Aquino ELS 110

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About the Organization

Typical Week (September 25‐29)

Update on Work Term Learning Plan Objectives

Sterling Foundation Research Laboratories

Problems with the Current Freeze Dryer

Specifications of a New Freeze Dryer

Advantages of Purchasing a New freeze Dryer

Proposed Cost Sharing Arrangement

Karl Enrico Aquino ELS 110

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