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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-17-0029 Submittal-Saliha Nelson-Evaluation Report (FACE)Submitted into the public record in connection with Item f on 5-DD-11i Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board 2016 www.urgentinc.org -------------------------------------- v io■ I Summer Employment and Training ABOUT FUNDING PARTNERS URGENT, INC f:►►►l����3'c'►'i►►�� ii1►►►�` .iJ�i►]ri� to I1r1178 i►►v►r !heir- Communities Est. 1994. URGENT, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) Miami, FL based youth and commu- nity development organization dedicated to empowering young minds to transform their communities. Guided by the principles of innovation, growth and transformation URGENT sees young people as the drivers of change and works to provide empowering opportunities to create the next generation of social change agents. The ;;A Children'sTrust COUNTY EVALUATION PERFORMED BY MC .► Mc' C0NSL1-U1-1NC INC". h�-� 235�{-.��brni�al-S�l�ha I�lzlsoh-E✓alva�i6(FA�cE) ❑ FACE RFI-)OPT ABOUT FACk MEANINGFUL SUMMER EMPLOYMENT FACE is a 7-week paid summer intern- ship where youth ages 14- 24 earn, learn, grow and serve under the direc- tion of industry professionals, teaching artists and entrepreneurs in order to produce professional grade work prod- ucts in 1) Film & Video Production; 2) Arts & Culture Nisual Arts; 3) Coding/ Information Technology; 4) Journalism/ Broadcast Radio and 5) Entrepreneur- ship & Artrepreneurship. The program is designed to fuel the Cre- ative Design. Tourism & Hospitality and Information Technology growth Indus- tries identified for Miami Dade County by the Beacon Council and One Commu- nity One Goal. GOALS Growing opportunities for youth economic development 21st Century Work ,Skills Build 21st Century work skills in order to improve future employment andlor educational outcomes for youth and young adults. Education Prod Continuing Education Excite youth about continu- ing their education and ca- reer development past high school. Productive and Working Keep youth safe, productive, working and engaged with meaningful paid work dur- ing the summer months. Priority Zone �I lJ jai cJl i l '4lJl i I�-illl it�! I �� PRIORITY ZONE: City of Miami South East Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)/Over- town boundaries and neighboring com- munities. EARN: 7-week summer internship for 25 hours a week for 83 youth age 14-24. LEARN: Job coaching, leadership semi- nars and occupational skills LEAD & SERVE. Work readiness portfo- lio & commitment to community service MEETING LOCATIONS: Booker T. Wash- ington Senior High & Urgent Inc. One Community One Goal l !►;jrent iv helpingyoung people in ()vertown and nei,�Thhoring conrnuni9q, i 11`ianri build the right skills• and gain exposure to careers in lhriuiy Miami Dade Couty . recorcip connection with Item on'l1 Todd S. Hannon Clerk of the Board FACE `DEPORT 9 TALENT DEVELOPMENT IN GROWTH INDUSTRIES Talent development- building the knowledge, skills, and abilities of others and helping them develop and achieve their potential so that the organizations they work for can succeed and grow. Interns were assigned to work with industry professionals in order to create profes- sional grade products which were showcased at the Youth Economic Development Conference & Expo in July. • Film • Arts • Entrepreneurship • Coding ■ Journalism Continuing Education and Learning (CEL) activities were established to foster and pro- mote social, career and personal development. This year, the focus was to build the 21st Century work skills of collaboration and leadership. • 69%OVERTOWN • 78%DISTRICT 5 (including Overtown) • 22% OTHER The age range of youth included 14 to 24 years old with the majority (67%) being 14-16 years old. lip 1.4 • 51% MALE • 49% FEMALE 78%FREE/REDUCED LUNCH More than 50% of the participants were male (28) and females account- ed for 49% (27) of the participants. Over 78% receive free or reduced lunch. 93% BLACKJAF-AM 5G'A 9th & 10th Graders 35%GPAOF 3.0OR HIGHER Seventy-two percent attend high school with 35% having a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 64 youth hired- 2015 83 youth hired- 2016 2014-2016 b J AJ= Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 11-5, on 5—,P-0 _l —1 Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board ❑ FACE , I - THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS Program Coordinator- Terrance Cribbs•Lorrant "A boy with a book in his hand (with the mind to read) is steps closer to achieving their success in life, #brainfood" Two hundred and eighy-eight (288) youth applied online fora coveted 80 positions • Approximately 100 youth were called in to interview • Eighty-three (83) interns were hired and assigned to one (1) of five (5) indus- try related cohorts in film, journal ism, art, coding and entrepreneurship • Interns participated in a 24 hour work readiness orientation and training over 4 days. Topics included dressing for success, workplace etiquette, identifying skills and interest, dating in the workplace and conflict resolution • Under the direction of industry professionals, interns were charged to create products of professional grade quality in film, radio, art, coding and business ■ For seven (7) weeks every Friday, interns met to perform community service and engage in learning and reflection about what they learned on the job • Intern work was showcased at the culminating 3-Clay Youth Economic Devel- opment Conference & Expo COMMUNITY SERVICE Service Location • Boys Who Read to Children • Feeding South Florida • Florida Film House ■ The Lotus House + Miami -Dade College Black Male Conversation Forum Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 'S_ on Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board Data Collection Intern Portfolio lit-,e+i�_'_t__. �•� - • 5 Service Dates • Employability skills • Team building ■ Conflict resolution • Portfolio development - online • Careerinterest surveys • interns portfolio: resume, cover letter, business correspondence, work prod- uct samples ■ Career Coaching • Customer Service • Professional Etiquette Training Several measures were chosen at the beginning of the summer program and the result- ing report focuses on the following b data points: • 21st Century Standards • Casey Life Skills Assessment - Sub scales- Work & Study; Life & Career Education Planning + Work Portfolio • Expos • Focus Groups - 2 were held with participants FACE REPORT FILM Activities • Short Film & PSA production • Production value • Film research • Introduction to story writing & sto- ryboarding • Learned pre -production techniques • Learned Final Cut software • Acting • Photography Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 5 on Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board 21st Century Skills Focus • Leadership • Creative Thinking • Communication • Technology Literacy ■ Collaboration Accomplishments ■ Short Film Completed • Showcased films • Attended castings • Produced 1st Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival • Three films accepted into film festivals, two (2) winners! ❑ FACE Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 5 on Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board OUTCOMES TO IMPACT Measureing Impact 85% of youth improve 21st Century Work Skills Youth develope communication skills Youth work effectively in groups Youth develop critical thinking and decision -making skills Youth are aware of their interests and abilities Youth develop knowledge about occupations 85% of'youth improve work readinesslemployahility skills Youth develop positive work habits Satisfaction Youth are satisfied with the trianing and employment experience COMPETITION Business leaders shirring the stage with winners of the Business Pitch competion--- with prize money in hands Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 5 on Q-2-11 Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board A1 fabric Design \ 1 tech- nique BATIK- a technique Showcased art work at lising wav as U d1v repellent to co ver j)art,S o tt History Miami Commu- tleSl'Qr77, dlvill fl7[' tl1Tt'f)1'c !'['Cl fU?}J7"Ic' Yi'itl7 (t L'tJlrJl' nity Gallery • Showcased art work at Activities • Created creative writ- Ward Rooming House • Introduced to the art of ing to express art work Gallery fabric making using the • Published and distribut- Batik technique ed work to use as learn- 21st Century Skills • Researched aspects of ing and motivational a Research & Planning fabric creation tools • Writing & Designing • Toured the PAMM and Accomplishments a Creative Thinking ICA art museums • Developed ski IIs to con- Literacy • Exhibited work at the 1 duct market research • Collaboration Youth Economic Devel- Developed strong opment Conference understanding of Batik FACE ART BATIK CULTURE ENTREPRENEURS DOING BUSINESS ?1st Skills FOc'ttx- Leetllet'.%:hip, ('olltthorcttion, hi in-n7tttion Literttc.►. t'retttive Thi►tkhnsr OL U Activities • Art Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurship Tracks • Developed business plans • Learned marketing strategies & niques • Promoted reading, financial litr cy, social awareness and charac development • Asset mapped Overtown com- munity • Developed products and price points for products Introduction to Wall Street, stocks, raising capital and venture capital • Learned financing strategies Accomplishments • Created retail ready products to reel at the Youth Economic Development Conference Marketplace and Pop -Up Shop at the Overtown Music and Arts Festival ■ Two (2) businesses won $500 in the business pitch competition © FAC E RESULTS & ANALYSIS Casey Life Skills • • I know how to find work related internships. jL 1 know where the to find information about job training. I can explain the benefits of doing volunteer work. I have recently talked to an adult who works in a job I would a area of this like to have. scale the post score I know what type {college, trade school} education I need for showed gains, exceptfor the question the work I want to do. 1 know how to get into school, training, or job I want after "I have talked about high school. my education plans 1 know how to find financial aid to help pay for my education wi th so meon e wh o or training. cares about me." 1 have talked about my education plans with an adult who Pre cares about me. I know an adult who will help me apply for training or Post education after high school. 0.00 0,50 1M 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 150 4.00 4.50 5,00 21st Century Shills and Developmental Assets • Encouraged to work hard at school • Learned to cooperate with others • Given a chance to be a leader Learned skills that can be used in a future job • Learned skills including teamwork, leadership, and how to resolve conflicts peacefully Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 5 on 54)—)l Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board PROGRAM � IMPROVEMENTS _ • Interns should be oriented e Interns recieved lower eval- about 21st Century work uations towards the end skills during the work readi- of their internships by site ness week and given the supervisors, issues of mo- Pre-Assessment at mid tivation, commitments and point and at program end finishing well are topics to . address durng orientation + Interns should recieve week, and during continu- more education and train- ing education and training ing around workplace ex- days. Reinstituting recogni- pectations, behaviors and tion and awards may also etiquette using examples serve as tools to increase during orientation week intern performance dur- and during continuing edu- ing the final weeks of their cation and training days placements s IN Mae IM1[6 "Torlcry's event of the Lotus House was great. Me all , just need a change q f greenery.sometimes. I'm looking.fort't"ard to another opjvrtunily to volunteer here again. SERVICE AT LOTUS HOUSE W The young ladies of the FACE program offered their sup- port by beautifying the space at The Lotus House. They dug up vines and flowers and moved them into pots with new soil. The interns clipped and pruned the hedges and made sure to clear low hanging branches from one of the entrances- "O hat 1 like the most about this field trip is that all of its tivere working as a team to get the.fbod together; „ �rM n SERVICE AT FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA Iterns took part in the sorting and discarding portion of this process. They were broken up into teams, gathered and boxed all of the "acceptable" foods, loaded them up onto a pallet, and discarded what couldn't be used. This experience helped them to :!26" problem in our country. 910 1»' Director, gfthe Southeast Overtownl'Park mien Com- munity Redevelopment Agenc.; urged yr)uth in atten- dance to,/W/om, their passion and noted that. ",Progress is not the dest inert ion but , found in the journey. " - The 3rd Annual Youth Economic Development Conference & Expo The {alms The speakers The panel Breakout sessions Networking It was informative It was entertaining The support l received It was interesting Overall a great experience I was inspired The Palms were great Do it again next year It was great... it focused on young minds I love it? Togetner'n"r three hun- dred teens from the South Florida i area with local educators, business leaders, state and district represen- tatives, industry professionals and successful youth entrepreneurs. The three-day conference and expo took place at Miami Dade Cotlege North Campus located at 11384 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167 and the Miami Dade Public Library at 101 W Flagler Street in Downtown Miami. Highlights of the Confernce inclu • Youth Business Marketplace • Youth Entrepreneur Panel • Business Pitch Competition • Youth Town Hall moderated by Jim Defede with CBS4 Miami • Teen Talk Show Art Gallery • Youth 4 Social Change Miami Film I Festival Submitted into the public record in connection with Item i! on fLIV—D Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board YOUTH RADIO 21st Century Skills Focus thy story together for national air Research production Leadership • Gained awareness on radio news/ Collaboration NPR formatting for story develop- zem- • Worked with state of the art edit- ing software to produce broadcast quality radio stories • Learned the strategy of pitching a story to news producers/reporters ■ Gained understanding of the struc- tural aspects of pulling a newswor- ment • Mastered how to track narration of developing storylines • Interns produced and aired 7 in- dividual shows on national radio (NPR) WLRN Public Radio • Coordinated and hosted their own FACE DEPORT radio review segment at WLRN • Maintened interest for WLRN to strongly consider future intern- ships • Demonstrated mastery in story building skills and production WLRN Youth Radio Asks: What The Heck Are Spanish Limes? . ^Rrtiv. yarvpr ! ^r'w .••w. as ,:ircty r.,[ s.. _w wee we IwT a Mw P [MwaY! nrmt rHar ee w^x. 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Lne Kars. .. !ar„k1e}N $r[��Cn uprn pver[mar. +Mr; [suMdK•!)rerinem a+A xas,�arayrrdeP A larnlh';t IrvM In (lmtohn Oae rx,h eW to i [lllsle ;YxYix! "I;> eR o!Irihelmy •r dW ee •A Aa WLRN Youth Radio Asks: Do I Have A Riga To A Classroom Education? F FA'v E WHAT I LEARNED tt YOUTH VOICE earned how to open up more "1 learned to never give up no and create a proper resume." matter how hopeless a situation appears." "You have to be willing to learn and be open minded to any- thing." "1 learned to take my time, L creative, and work hard." "1 learned you have to be rec sonable, have a work ethic, an be ,passionate." "l learned to always respe( those around me because it crc aces a better work setting." submitted into the public record in connection with Item 5 on L5-- P_')_,I� Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board 1 learned to always be con�- dent, prepared, and know your Coding-trengths ?1st Cc'llrw-v Skills Focus Technolt qv Lifei-tics' l rocluwivili Crilival lhinkhW [ 'crllahorwio n Activities • Introduction to Microsoft Office, Oo❑gle, JAVA, Script, SQL, Ruby on Rails, HTML and other coding languages Accomplishments • Developed skills to create an app game con- cept • Created a portfolio • Demonstrated versatility and competitive spirit as coders By the NumDer,; 3 Interns completed a Dual Enroll- ment ccIlege course 6 Interns completed an elective course credit with Miami Dade County Public Schools 7 College level interns supported industry professionals 8Interns referred by Dept. of Juve- nile Justice, Miami Dade County C Citation andHomeless Trust 16 Interns with documented disabilities 28 Returning interns from 2015 z W 2 [1 0 J W W C A ANNUAL YOUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EXPO W W W. URGENT IN CC ON FERE N C E. C O M z z 0 m Submitted into the public record in connection with Item r on,��`� Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board a FACE staff and trainers URGENT, INC. Saliha Nelson, MSED, Vice President/Project Director Irene Tiffany Edwards, Finance Manager Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant, Program Coordinator Renevia Buckhannon, Program Assistant Dominique Seward, Film Instructor Robert Jenkins, Peer Trainer Khyree Joseph, Peer Trainer TRAINERS Florida Film House Midrene Lam I Armondo Rubi Chivas Davis Sir Toney Renesca I WLRN