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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Milton Vickers-Presentation-Gateway to Self-SufficiencyGateway to Self -Sufficiency A short-term strategy for poverty reduction in the City of Miami February 2015 Submitted into the public record for item(s) 12.E • on 5- City Clerk 15 - 0 o vn - S ► -40- rno-k-on v \ c (s - boo-egN 1v4- Background • Residents living below poverty level: • 29.9% of total pop. (2013 ACS) • 44.0% of pop. under 18 years (2013 ACS) • Median household income: • $30,375 (2013 ACS) • Unemployment rate: • 7.9% (Dec. 2014, Prelim. BLS) • Monthly housing cost greater than 35% of monthly income: • 54.3% of owners w/ mortgage (2013 ACS) • 57.4% of renters (2013 ACS) • 3rd highest level of income inequality nationally in 2012 (Brookings) Submitted into the public record for item(s) E. I on 3. City Clerk Objectives • Improve outcomes for Miami's residents • Support residents in achieving self-sufficiency • Maximize impact of City resources • Strategic investments • Accountability and performance • Leverage partnerships Submitted into the public record for item(s) 1 ,n 3- I I-206- . City Clerk Approach • Interdisciplinary focus groups ■ Research best practices locally and nationally • Engage stakeholders and subject matter experts Submitted into the public record for item(s) (z t: - I on 3• l 2 20 t 5. City Clerk Preliminary Findings • Critical areas of focus: • Education and training; small business development; housing; health and well-being; crime • Short-term priorities: • Identify and remove barriers to self- sufficiency • Focus on young adults • Focus on target industries • Work readiness — HSD/GED, certifications, etc. • Education and life skills training • Personal financial management Submitted into the p blic record for item(s) (E_ 1 on 3 -12 - 20k.c. City Clerk Proposed Programs • Youth Build - Construction • Automotive Service Tech Training • Hospitality and Tourism Training • EMT Training • Families First Submitted into the public record for item(s) g E. • on 3-12.101 S . City Clerk Youth Build - Construction • Description: • Construction trades training, HSD/GED, and leadership development for low-income young adults • Partners: • Greater Miami Service Corps • Estimated Annual Cost: • Approx. $300,000 Submitted into the public •ccord for item(s) 12\ • ,n 3 12- 261 City Clerk Automotive Service Tech Training • Description: • On the job automotive service training, HSD/GED support, and life skills development for low-income young adults • Partners: • Greater Miami Service Corps • Lindsey Hopkins Technical College • City of Miami, CareerSource South Florida • Estimated Annual Cost: • Approx. $250,000 Submitted into the public record for item(s) City Clerk on 3• I�- �01� Hospitality and Tourism Training • Description: • Hospitality industry training, HSD/GED support, credits toward Associate's Degree, life skills, financial management, and leadership development for low-income young adults • Partners: • Greater Miami Service Corps • Miami -Dade College Hospitality Management Institute • ER Hospitality Institute • Estimated Annual Cost: • Approx. $300,000 Submitted into the public record for item(s) g • . ,i, .>- I1.2o tc-- . City Clerk EMT Training • Description: • First responder, Paramedic, and EMT training with mentoring and career guidance for high-school students and graduates • Partners: • Miami -Dade College • City of Miami, Fire -Rescue Department • City of Miami, CareerSource South Florida • Estimated Annual Cost: • Approx. $100,000 Submitted into the public record for item(s) gt - l — on 3 a City Clerk Families First • Description: • Parenting support program with focus on promoting social, emotional, and academic success for children • Partners: • Exceptional Consulting for Educational Leaders, Inc. • Gymboree • City of Miami, Office of Grants Administration • City of Miami, Fire -Rescue Department • Estimated Annual Cost: • Approx. $50,000 Submitted into the public record for item(s) ?E - on j I a- • 2t0IS • City Clerk Summary • All programs focused on workforce readiness and support to families • Strategic partnerships with existing programs showing proven track record • Performance -based funding (reimbursement -based not grant -making) • Focused on measurable results Submitted into the public record for item(s) City on 12 �t