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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-17-0029 Submittal-Saliha Nelson-Evaluation Report (FACE)June -.July 2016 Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 5 on 5- -11 Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board www.urgentinc.org Evaluation IP Earaic the Experience Arts & Culture I c©d i� Entrepreneurship Summer Employment and Training ABOUT URGENT, INC Empowering )(win` .11i► R to Trr►n.sfo►vnr their- ( (flrn►rrlrfifJL 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. FUNDING PARTNERS The 4,,k. Chldren'sTivst cffl MIAMI•E COUNTY EVALUATION PERFORMED BY 3 - me CUNSL.LUNG INC flIL 2 s51 'obrndiz i Sildu [son -- with d ,(FEE) ❑ FACE REPORT ABOUT FACI 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 /Visual Arts; 3) Coding/ GOALS 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. Growing opportunities for youth economic development I • NEZEIBEIMI 21st Century Work Skills Build 21st Century work skills in order to improve future employment and/or educational outcomes for youth and young adults. Continuing Education Excite youth about continu- ing their education and ca- reer development past high school. METRIPTINI Productive and Working Keep youth safe, productive, working and engaged with meaningful paid work dur- ing the summer months. One Community One Goal urgent iv helping young people in Overtown and neighboring conrnunities in Miami build the right skills and gain exposure to careers in thriuir;,, Miami Dade County Priority Zone PI lJ jai di i l 4LJl I IL:4 I1 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. Submitted into the public recordp connection with Item on 5 c l "1 Todd R. Hannon Clerk of the Board ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••+ • • • • • s • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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. Imo. • • • Film • Arts • Entrepreneurship • Coding • Journalism ('0N I INI I\(; FI)1,(' 1I ION & 1.I: \Ittil' (; 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. FESTIVAL Short Film: „Get Out" Program: URGENT, Inc. Filmmakers: Briamontetri Ridge, China Mosel; Doin nique Rivers, & Jalen J FACE `DEPORT fl • 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. I{i (lS1 ()lii(_ Ov i Ri o\\' N • 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 50% 9th & 10th Graders 35%GPAOF 3.0 OR 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 Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 5 on 5- -l1 Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board ❑ FACE 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 for a 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, journalism, 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-Day Youth Economic Devel- opment Conference & Expo COMMUNITY SERVICE mice 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 5 on Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board Data Collection Intern Portfolio fi eo'rn dt • 5 Service Dates • Employability skills • Team building • Conflict resolution • Portfolio development - online + Career interest 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 6 data points: • 21st Century Standards • Casey Life Skills Assessment - Sub scales- Work & Study; Life & Career Education Planning • Work Portfolio • Exoos • Focus Groups - 2 were held with participants • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FACE REPORT 13 PROMOTING YOUNG ,5414bRY TELLERS. • I 1 Oki �., (,• • r F What do you enjoy the most about the program? t f { 1 enjoy the creative liberties I am given and what 1 c•un Learn. ' 7 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 21st Century Skills Focus • Leadership • Creative Thinking • Communication • Technology Literacy ■ Collaboration Accomplishments ■ Short Film Completed • Showcased films • Attended castings • Produced 1st Miami 4 Social Changc Youth Film Festival • Three films accepted into film festivals. two (2) winners! Why did you join the FACE program?... to build my resume... tr► d something productive... because a teacher referred me..I joined to network... Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 5 on 5ff2- 1-1 Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board ❑ FACE Submitted into the pubic record in connection with Item 5 on 55-a2,-i-7 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 readiness/employability skills Youth develop positive work habits Satisfaction Youth are satisfied with the trianing and employment experience COMPETITION Business leaders sharing the stage with winners of the Business Pitch competion— with prize money in hand! • • • • • • • • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • i Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 5 on -2-11 Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board ART BATIK- ct technique of hand -dyeing, fahric,s h • using wa.0 as a dye repellent to cover parts of f! design, dve ing th' uncovered fichric with a color Activities Introduced to the art of fabric making using the Batik technique Researched aspects of fabric creation Toured the PAMM and ICA art museums Exhibited work at the Youth Economic Devel- opment Conference • Created creative writ- ing to express art work • Published and distribut- ed work to use as learn- ing and motivational tools Accomplishments • Developed skills to con- duct market research • Developed strong understanding of Batik Fabric Design tech- nique • Showcased art work at History Miami Commu- nity Gallery • Showcased art work at Ward Rooming House Gallery 21st Century Skills • Research & Planning • Writing & Designing • Creative Thinking • Literacy • Collaboration FAC E ART BATIK CULTURE ENTREPRENEURS DOING BUSINESS 1st Century Skills Focus- Leadership, C'rlllahoration, Productivity htfarmation Literacy Creative Thinking Activities • Art Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurship Tracks • Developed business plans • Learned marketing strategies & tech- niques • Promoted reading, financial litera- cy, social awareness and character development • Asset mapped Overtown com- munity • Developed products price points for products • Introduction to Wall Street, stacks, raising capital and venture capital • Learned financing strategies Accomplishments • Created retail ready products to seel 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 © FACE RESULTS gi ANALYSIS Casey Life Skills I know how to find work related internships. I 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 Like to have. I know what type (college, trade school) education I need for the work I want to do, I know how to get into school, training, or job I want after high school. I know how to find financial aid to help pay for my education or training. I have talked about my education plans with an adult who cares about me. I know an adult who will help me apply for training or education after high school. 21st Century Skills 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 ' HJ Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board 0.00 0,50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 • • • • • • • • • area of this • scale the post score showed gains, except for the question "I have talked about my education plans with someone who cares about me" 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 Pre Post PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS • Interns should be oriented about 21st Century work skills during the work readi- ness week and given the Pre -Assessment at mid point and at program end • Interns should recieve more education and train- ing around workplace ex- pectations, behaviors and etiquette using examples during orientation week and during continuing edu- cation and training days • Interns recieved lower eval- uations towards the end of their internships by site supervisors, issues of mo- tivation, commitments and finishing well are topics to address durng orientation week, and during continu- ing education and training days. Reinstituting recogni- tion and awards may also serve as tools to increase intern performance dur- ing the final weeks of their placements • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RECOMMENDATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • iCOKIN FORWARD Surveys { Focus Groups I Observation How we are learning to improve /re rform4 inee • Connect all activities to the overall goals and vision of the program • Afford more opportunities for interns to network/connect with others • Provide all tools that are conducive to completing assigned projects Allow Interns to lead more often to encourage more peer . i" lie, .. "Today'• event at the Lotus House was great. !fie all just need a change of scenery sometimes. I'm looksng. fforward to another opportunity to volunteer here again." made sure to dear how hanging branches from o entrances. SERVICE AT LOTUS HOUSE 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 sail. The interns clipped and pruned the hedges and to low one of the entrances. participation FAC E ■ Encourage interns to use their time wisely • Promote additional opportunities for interns to showcase their projects and portfolios during the program and after the internship is over "What 1 like the most about this field trip is that all gilts were working as a team to gel the_ /does together. SERVICE AT FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA Items 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 realize problem in our country. unger is a r D Submitted into the public record in connection with Item n on S'+ Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board 0 FACE 11 CONFERENCE & i ce Rands,- - Director, of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Com- munity Redevelopment Agency caged youth in atten- dance to, follow their passion and noted that. "Progress is not the destination hut,found in the journey. " - The 3rd Annual Youth Economic Development Conference & Expo Submitted into the public record in connection with Item S. on Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board The {alms The speakers The panel Breakout sessions Networking It was informative It was entertaining The support 1 received it was interesting Overall a great experience 1 was inspired The films were great Do it again next year it wasgreat...it focused on young minds Hove it? r three hun- dred teens from the South Florida 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 College 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.e.: • 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 Festival IIIIT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 5 on 57v —) 7 Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board YOUTH RADIO Industry Partner WLRN 21st Century Skills Focus Research Leadership Collaboration • 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- thy story together for national air production Gained awareness on radio news/ NPR formatting for story develop- ment Mastered how to track narration of developing storylines ccomp is meats • Interns produced and aired 7 in- dividual shows on national radio (NPR) WLRN Public Radio • Coordinated and hosted their own FACE DEPORT 111 radio review segment at WLRN • Maintened interest for WLRN to strongly consider future intern- ships • Demonstrated mastery in story building skills and production Interns learn the Anda- mentals ofjournalrsm and how to he a critical news consumer interns hosted at the WLRN studios worked first hand equipment and reporters. euth present their stories at a listening party at kN. aren s, lends, fellow interns and supporters of WLRN enjoy hearing per- nal and heartfelt stories. WLRN Youth Radio Asks: What The Heck Are Spanish Limes? n.:„,..„xs,...,........,,, eircty 0.7 s.. _w toe Pt NW a M.O.., teepa, ar ee twat errd.N,xprwx, roe-taw,v ernrr' W'wteee, nrh'anrn6I,1!lr++urwryrpnm..1,4“umuwnrr WLRN „arm rw. w.w IoenpY ewcrM,rrtp+rarfr�,rr 7,.:enbrM,r.:1:arctar n Hr .l,armrr�l�r,M1'vO'V [+�nlrr iv,rry ran N� rn NIjM1•r��a mv,�vr rcrr r : wa krpr.,N rM as rr�*Nnrr' Youth Radio Asks: Why Is School Lunch Gross -'l.9.1I1G)d,FtI r, w,wuIr el c04d atC 144 Spaetemea I! hat. n5 lane 1,994 ctte9CrOol kW n6 don't even eat I[ irese are just a ter. 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"You have to be willing to learn and be open minded to any- thing." learned to take my time, be creative, and work hard." "f learned you have to be rea- sonable, have a work ethic, and be passionate." "f learned to always respect those around me because it cre- ates a better work setting." Submitted into the public record in connection with Item 5 on 5-- Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board "°l learned to never give up no matter how hopeless a situation appears." 1 learned to always be confi- dent, prepared, and know your worth." Coding --trengths 21,11 c 'enrurt .Skills 1 oetl.r Technology Literacy Productivity it ()liked thinking ( .ollahrlrcrrion Activities • Introduction to Microsoft Office, Coogle, 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 Numperc 3 Interns completed a Dual Enroll- ment college course 6 Interns completed an elective course credit with Miami Dade County Public Schools 7 College level interns supported industry professionals 8 Interns referred by Dept. of Juve- nile Justice, Miami Dade County Civil Citation and Homeless Trust Interns with documented 1 6 disabilities 2 Returning interns from 2015 . • • • • . • • • • • . • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1- z X Q. 0 J W W 0 X 0 0 W D 0 URG_NT ANNUAL YOUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EXPO fy o PcT;i WO 1/495 MFNT coN� July 11-12, 2017 Miami Dade College, North Miami, FL la II Career Destinations Growing Youth innovation WWW.URGENTI NCCON FERE NCE.COM z z 0 m 0 1J z TI 0 Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board URGENT INC a 501 (c) (3) youth and development organization Enrirowering Young Minds to Trrrn. CONTACT US Urgent, Inc. • 1000 NW 1st Ave. Ste. 100 Miami, FL 33136 Phone 786-581-7821. E-Mail office@urgentinc.org Web www.urgentin Social Media: @urg Submitted into the public record in connection with Item _r7 on 5—c24`) Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board MC3 Consulting *AL FACE staff and trainers URGENT, INC. Sabha 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 I Midrene Lam I Armondo Rubi I Chivas Davis Sir Toney Renesca I WLRN • • • • • • i • • • • • • 1 • • • i • •