Implement the Plan. After a species action plan is adopted (as per the relevant national procedure and custom), the real work starts for the conservation and management of the species concerned. If the actions, responsible actors as well as required resources etc. have been scoped in detail during the action-planning process, commencing the implementation phase will be easier. It is also useful to use the momentum of the action-planning process itself – particularly the action-planning workshop or any other stakeholder meetings – to already start implementing the most urgent agreed priority activities11. As the actions to be undertaken will be species-specific, no general guidelines can be given on the actual implementation of the conservation or management activities themselves. Guidance on this can be sought from other countries working on the same species, the other AEWA Guidelines focusing on specific conservation challenges as well as a multitude of other resources covering conservation interventions. As mentioned above, for AEWA Contracting Parties the AEWA Secretariat may also serve as a source of information with respect to contacting international species or topical experts, if additional advice is required for the implementation of a certain action. There are, however, procedural elements worth establishing to facilitate the implementation of national species action plans: National Species Working Group (this can be very informal and should consist of representatives from the major organisations charged with implementing the Plan; establish a mailing list via email or some other form of communication like a WhatsApp group where information on implementation progress, species status updates etc. can be shared regularly and with a very low threshold of administrative resources; Assign a coordinator responsible for monitoring progress in Action Plan implementation and for reaching out to the main organisations/people responsible for the actions, coordinate project development and fundraising efforts etc. This person does not have to be from within the national government, but should have good relations with the government and all other key stakeholders and will be responsible for reporting back to the National Working Group or Task Force dealing with action-planning in general; Consider developing and agreeing on a more detailed 2-3-year workplan, if the adopted Action Plan does not go into the level of detail necessary to ensure implementation in practice. In a workpl...
Implement the Plan. Schedule the student's work days based on how much time is needed to learn the skills outlined in the student apprenticeship plan. Apprentice hours are set according to the employer's schedule and the employer's business hours. Make the schedule replicate true working conditions at the work site—full days, if possible. Some schools utilize the two week “on” at the worksite for the student and two weeks “off” in class at the school, while the second group of students switch places, always having an apprentice at the work site. A coordinator will need to work closely with and negotiate with both the school and employer. Schedule a day and time that is convenient to visit the employer at the work site. This will give you an opportunity to discuss any questions the employer might have as well as giving you an opportunity to become familiar with the site where your student will be working. Talk with the employer about how the student's safety will be ensured. If a student needs accommodations at the work site, agree on who will make the arrangements. Discuss with the employer legal and risk management issues. Make sure the student has health and accident coverage and that the school and employer have the appropriate insurance to reduce their risks. Areas of instruction related to the apprenticeship should be coordinated and provided to the student apprentice. For example, if a student needs algebraic skills at the work site, arrange the student's schedule to include an algebra class. If a student needs keyboarding skills, a student may receive tutoring before or after their work day.
