Format your work to reflect an Informal Memo Proposal from the case provided

The 6 areas stated below are requirements for the proposal; each area is stated clearly for you to provide the necessary information under the (HEADINGS) from the CASE.

Introduction: the introduction should state briefly what the proposal is about and why it was written

Background: provides history of past events as context leading to proposal.

Subheadings: helps the reader to see information about each option at a glance, the location of the information based on the criteria in the background to help the reader process information easily

. The Proposal: outlines the core of the proposal and (what action would be required immediately this information would be stated at the end of the proposal paragraph)

Conclusion: usually request action, provides contact information for questions or concerns.

Recommendation: the best course of action to initiate change (s)

THE CASE:

Bridgeport Community Services is a well-known employment center in the community for over thirty four years. As a non- profit employment center it provides services for both youth and adults seeking employment. They have helped prepare youth and adults to meet the challenges of an ever changing job market, and has helped thousands of clients find jobs over the years.

The staff at Bridgeport Community Center speaks over 14 different languages; this commitment to diversity allows them to provide clients with the services they need. With a focus on customer service allowing their clients to experience a supportive environment to help them reach their employment and career goals.

Karl Jenkins the Executive Director, of Bridgeport Community Services has asked you to attend a meeting with him to give an update to the current donors and the board of directors on the services they have provided for thirty four years. This meeting is been held to gain funding for Bridgeport Community Services to maintain the current staff and services they have been providing. The center carries a significant overhead each month and they would like to maintain the current services and to implement weekly workshops, and employment opportunities to connect with employers

These are some of the key points raised in the meeting:

To increase the staff by hiring 4 more people who are experience in teaching current technology used in the workplace.

To expand the computer lab to 25 new computers equipped with current software.

Provide guest speakers working in industry to present what are the current qualifications required in industry.

To be able to solicit new donors and sponsors to increase our financial growth for the next 3 years.

To enhance the current location by providing new furniture in all classrooms, as well as painting the rooms through one of our current sponsors.

1. Upon your return to the Bridgeport Community Centre you sit down to draft an Informal MEMO Proposal to Karl Jenkins Executive Director explaining ways in which the center can improve based on the feedback from the meeting

2. Remember you are trying to convince the board of directors as well as new donors to continue to grow the programs and the center with the cultural services needed in the community

3. Using the 6 areas under INCLUSION within your report to provide all the necessary information to Karl Jenkins and what he needs to know about enhancing the program for the next 3 years.