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(.1;;;Z‘ENTA January 15, 2018 Neil Shiver, Executive Director South East Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 NW 2nd Ave., 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33136 innovate grow transform Empowering Young Minds to Transform Their Communities Re: 2018 CRA Summer Youth Employment and Training Program: Film Arts & Culture Coding Entrepreneurship (FACE) Dear Neil: Please find attached for consideration Urgent, Inc.'s proposal to manage this year's SEOPW CRA Summer Youth Employment and Training Program for 2018. Grant funds are requested to continue and expand the Film Arts & Culture Coding Entrepreneurship (FACE) Youth Employment and Training Program. Urgent has operated the SEOPW CRA summer youth employment program successfully from 2011-2017. Our most recent successes are documented in the accompanying external evaluation report. As a recipient of Federal, City of Miami, Miami -Dade County and The Children's Trust grants for the past eleven years, URGENT demonstrates the organizational, managerial, financial and youth engagement capacity to implement the CRA's summer youth employment program successfully for the summer of 2018. As in previous years, the youth employment and training program, is designed to fuel the Creative Design, Tourism & Hospitality and Information Technology growth industries identified for Miami Dade County by One Community One Goal. The program's successful innovative design is an apprentice/internship hybrid model that blends work readiness, occupation skill building and project based learning. This summer we propose to employ sixty (60) high school, out of school and college going youth between the ages of 14-21 from within the City of Miami South East Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)/Overtown boundaries and neighboring communities for a period of 7-weeks and provide summer internship experiences where youth earn, learn and grow under the direction of industry professionals and teaching artist/entrepreneurs in institutes that include 1) Film & Photography, 2) Broadcast Media- Radio, 3) Information Technology (Coding & Web Design) and 6) Entrepreneurship/Business Management. +786-581-7821 (0) +866-811-7778 (F) 1000 NW 1st Ave. Suite 100 Miami, FL 33136 www.urgentinc.org office@urgentinc.org Page 2 In addition, to maintain our successful track record in helping Overtown youth succeed, the program provides job coaching, community service, and continuous learning & leadership development seminars. We will continue to partner with Miami Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College to provide opportunities for eligible interns to earn high school and/or college credit by completing this summer program. The program budget for the scope of service proposed totals a renewed grant request of $220,000, renewable annually up to three additional years. Thank you very much for your consideration. If further information or presentation is required to inform your support, please contact me directly at saliha@urgentinc.org or at 305-205-4605. Sincerely, Saliha Nelson, MSEd Vice President Enclosures: 1) FACE Program Proposal 2) Budget Summary & Budget Detail 3) FACE Program Evaluation 2017 4) FACE Highlights- Executive Summary CRA Youth Employment & Training Program AGENCY INFORMATION Name: URGENT, Inc. Address: 1000 NW 1st Ave. Ste. 100 Miami, FL 33136 Phone: 786-581-7821 Fax: 866-811-7778 URL: www.urgentinc.org Contact Person: Saliha Nelson FEIN:65-0516506 Email: office@urgentinc.org Cell: 305-205-4605 Email: saliha@urgentinc.org Program/Project Title:* Program: Film Arts & Culture Coding Entrepreneurship (FACE) Summer Employment and Training Program Mission Statement:* The Mission of Urgent, Inc. is to empower young minds to transform their communities. Project Abstract:* Grant funds are requested to continue and expand the Film Arts & Culture Coding Entrepreneurship (FACE) Summer Youth Employment and Training Program, the premier pipeline for talent development originating from the inner city of the Historic Black Community of Overtown, Miami, once known as the, "Harlem of the South." The youth employment and training program is designed to fuel the Creative Design, Tourism & Hospitality and Information Technology growth industries identified for Miami Dade County by the Beacon Council and One Community One Goal. The program's successful innovative design is an apprentice/internship hybrid model that blends work readiness, occupation skill building and project based learning. Targeted for participation are 60 high school, out of school and college going youth between the ages of 14-21 from within the City of Miami South East Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)/Overtown boundaries and neighboring communities. Youth will gain real world work experience that supports the development of 21st Century work skills through a 7-week summer internship where youth earn, learn and grow under the direction of industry professionals, teaching artists and entrepreneurs to produce professional grade work products in 1) Film/Video and Photography, 2) Broadcast Media/Radio, 2) Technology and 4) Entrepreneurship. In addition, interns will receive job coaching, perform community service, and participate in continuous learning & leadership development seminars. Urgent has secured partnerships with Miami Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College to provide opportunities for eligible interns to earn high school, college credit or continuing education units by completing the summer program. Finally, as in prior years, youth will develop supportive connections with career mentors and their peers, master new occupational skills, develop a work readiness portfolio and grow their professional network as they transition from high school to post -secondary education and enter the workforce, often for the first time. The experience will be enhanced with a 2-day youth economic development conference and FACE community expo to showcase intern's accomplishments. Page 1 of 11 Program Description:* Program Goals: The goals of FACE are to help youth: • Develop workplace responsibility and learn about workplace realities • Establish professional contacts for future employment and mentoring • Establish positive work habits and attitudes • Learn technical skills that will be invaluable for future jobs • Understand what education opportunities are available that will lead to a career in their chosen career pathway Rationale Community Need: Overtown Miami, FL is designated a Targeted Urban Area by Miami -Dade County, a Local Targeted Area by the City of Miami, a targeted community of CareerSource S.FL the local Workforce Investment Board and is designated a Community Redevelopment Area due to chronic conditions of slum, blight, crime and poverty. The US Census ACS estimates for 2007-2012 indicate that Overtown's population of 10,090 includes 7,925 persons who are low -to moderate income, and account for 78.5% of the population. Youth Unemployment: Moreover, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (Nov 2013) reports the black youth unemployment rate for ages 16-19 is 393% higher than the national unemployment rate (35.5% vs. 7.3% respectively). As of the 2012 Census, only 54% of eligible workers age 16+ are in the labor force in Miami -Dade County. Within Overtown, the unemployment rate stands at 14.8% almost double the City of Miami rate. For Overtown youth between the ages of 16-19, the unemployment rate jumps up to just over 28.7%, more than three times the City of Miami average (ACS 2008-2012 5yr Estimate). Participant Need: The most recent participant profile indicates that 75% of students are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch. Summer Operations: The program will run from May through August (4-months). Table 1- Program Implementation outlines key activities. Table 1- Program Implementation Activity May June July Aug Outreach, Recruitment, Interviewing, Hiring X Internships Start X Internships End X Transition Coaching, Final Reporting, Final Payroll Distribution X Participant Eligibility: The program will hire 60 high school, recent high school graduate, out of school and college/vocational going youth between the ages of 14-21 residing in the SEOPW CRA boundaries, Overtown zip code 33136 and/or attend Booker T. Washington Senior High School. Up to thirty percent Page 2 of 11 (30%) may be hired from within the City of Miami District 5/Miami Dade County District 3 boundaries or other Miami CRA districts. In order to verify age and residential eligibility, youth must produce an acceptable document, including but not limited to: 1) State issued photo ID 2) School register print out with address, 3) Utility bill, birth certificate and/or 4) College photo Id. All addresses will be verified using the City of Miami or Miami Dade County GIS systems. Program Completion: Based on historical data, 95% of youth are expected to successfully complete their internship. Program Sites: The program's base of operations will be conducted at Urgent's Center for Empowerment and Education, 1000 NW 1st Ave. Suite 100 Miami, FL 33136. Auxiliary work and training sites will be used as necessary. Core Activities Orientation: Youth and caregivers or other supporting adult in the young person's life will be encouraged to participate in a program orientation. The orientation will be designed to help youth and caregivers clearly understand what is expected of and how the work and training experience will be structured. Topics covered include: a. Eligibility b. Length of involvement c. Attendance and behavior expectations d. Services and opportunities available by organization and community partners f. Enrollment and qualification process g. Overview of industry related project based learning Implementation: Duration-4 days Frequency- Daily, M-TH Intensity- 4-6 hours Work Preparedness: Interns will begin their work experience with an intensive training week designed to acclimate them to the work culture. Topics covered will include: a. Employment & Program Policies and Procedures b. Professional Etiquette and Dressing for Success c. Teambuilding and Motivation d. Introduction to industry related supervisors and job responsibilities and expectations e. Pre -Evaluations f. Purpose and process to develop an education and career portfolio Implementation: Duration-4 Days Frequency- Daily, M-TH Page 3 of 11 Intensity- 4 hours Paid Internship: A specialized team of industry professionals and trainers will serve as occupational training supervisors and facilitate weekly project -based learning activities with a select number of interns and guide them in producing a professional grade product to present to the community at the end of the internship period. Youth will be hired as paid interns and have the opportunity to explore 1 of 3 career pathways related to an emerging industry area identified by The Beacon Council. They include: Career Pathways: Creative Design a. Film- Interns will be mentored and trained in the art of visual story telling. Interns will learn the fundamentals of writing, shooting, directing and editing a short film. Interns will work together to produce a professional quality short film and a series of their own public service announcements, product commercials, etc. b. Broadcast Media (Radio)- Interns will learn how to create and produce broadcast radio content and produce a professional -grade pod cast feature. This process will include formulating a story pitch, reporting, research, identifying and interviewing sources, writing for radio, and mixing basic audio elements. Interns will have produced a series of pod cast and hose a listening session and talk back for peers, family and community. Career Pathways: Hospitality Travel & Tourism a. Entrepreneurship - Interns will receive entrepreneurship training in order to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, create business plans, pro -type products and test new services. Culminating activities will result in participation as a vendor at community festivals, consignment locations in area businesses. b. Event Planning/Public Relations — Interns will help plan and implement the summer FACE Community Expos and Youth Economic Development Conference. From helping to organize youth -led sessions, to handling logistics and make the conference youth friendly, the will form the basis of the youth host committee. Interns will also work to promote FACE activities using print, social media and video. They will learn how to create a marketing strategy, write press releases and interview special guests. Career Pathways: Information Technology a. Information Technology- Interns will be introduced to HTML, CSS and JavaScript and build the following projects: A professional profile page for themselves; A website for a business of their choice, which they are then free to sell; A simple pong game; A web -based whack - a -mole game; A collaborative effort to develop a mobile app that shows information for the Urgent Inc annual Youth Economic Development Conference. Duration-7 weeks Frequency- Daily, M-Th Page 4 of 11 Intensity- 4 hours Leadership & Learning (LL): All interns must participate in LLS seminars. These sessions will focus on determining education and employment goals, social skills, connecting to support services and the development of a sense of community with peers, staff and mentors. Interns will cover topics related to: financial literacy, professional etiquette, resume writing, application and interview skills, and career exploration. Students will create and maintain a career portfolio to include: Cover Letter, Resume, Work Application, Business Correspondence, Work Products, College & Career Blueprint, Service Referrals, etc. Implementation: Duration-7 weeks Frequency- Weekly, F Intensity- 4 hours Job Coaching: Comprehensive Job Coaching will be provided to each youth participant in the program. This process begins with a Service Needs Assessment during enrollment in order to gather information on areas in the participant's life in which they may require guidance. Referrals may be written to partner agencies for issues related to substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, etc. Most importantly, the Job Coach will help interns work through personal issues that would ordinarily prevent them from participating fully and completing the program. Community Service: All interns must commit to perform a service to the community while in the program. Service projects will be developed as part of the LLS weekly sessions and carried out at various times and locations in the community. A key element of the service project will include a participatory community based research project designed and implemented in partnership with the program evaluator and doctoral or master's level student. Collaboration: Urgent, Inc. has developed many community partners, industry professionals and entrepreneurs who are committed to working with youth through this project. The partnerships are identified below in the Partnership Table. Partnerships Table Partner Description Role in Program Implementation and Resources Committed In-Kind/Paid Dress for Success/Suited Dress for Success Role: Work Readiness Paidn/In-Kind for Success Miami has been serving the Miami -Dade community for 20 years with employment skills training, workplace and business etiquette and professional business clothing. Partner Activities: Professional Etiquette workshops and provision of interview attire Page 5 of 11 Florida Film House Full service multi- media company dedicated to create content from visualization, content, writing, music, web, video and film. Role: Career Pathway Creative Design Film Training Paid MC3 Consulting Consulting firm offering a range of assessment, planning, training, evaluation, leadership development and grant reviewing services Role: External Evaluator Activities: Program Evaluation, data collection and analysis, lead community based research project with interns as part of the community service project Paid Miami Dade College North Campus Miami Dade College is a state public college. Miami Dade was created with the idea that anyone with a desire to get a college degree should be given that opportunity Role: Academic Partner, Conference/Expo Facility, CEU course; Dual Enrollment Certification Credit/Non-Credit Course In -Kind Conference/Expo Facility; A/V Equipment for 2-Days $15,000 Miami Dade County Public Schools, Office of Community Engagement MDCPS, Office of Community Engagement oversees the summer internship program and provision of course credits Role: Academic Partner Activities: Interns qualifying under MDCPS summer internship program will be able to earn up to 3 high school credits In -Kind Overtown Children & Youth Coalition Community coalition lead by anchoring community based organizations in Overtown comprised of 20 member stakeholder organizations dedicated to creating collective impact to empower Overtown children Role: Social Service Support Network Activities: Identification of mutually reinforcing activities to support and leverage members' network of services and resources to create additional opportunities to improve the positive outcomes for the children and youth of Overtown In -Kind Page 6 of 11 to reach their full potential Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) NFTE works with students in low- income communities across the country and around the world, which are often plagued by crime, violence and high dropout rates. In the United States, we target communities in which at least 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced price lunch. Role: Career Pathway Entrepreneurship Training In -Kind TechLaunch@FVI South Florida's leading community focused career oriented coding and cybersecurity bootcam p Role: Career Pathway Technology Career Training Paid/In-Kind Photo Bella Images Photo Bella Images provide professional photography and product placement for corporate and industry events. They are the premier fashion and entertainment photographers for film production and photo -booth rentals. Role: Creative Pathway Creative Design Photography Training Paid Total Value of In -Kind Contributions: $18,250 Recruitment and Enrollment:* Recruitment & Enrollment: Proven outreach and education strategies will be used to recruit and enroll youth in the program. The top three proven methods utilized include targeted outreach, community education and use of media. The activities that will be performed under each method are listed in Table 3. Outreach and Education Activities. Table 3- Outreach and Education Activities Page 7 of 11 Method Activities Results -1- Targeted Outreach • Inform past program participants it is time to re -apply for the program • Inform area school administrators, teachers and support staff of the program and how youth can enroll • Utilize community coalition members in Overtown, Miami Dade Economic Advocacy Trust- Teen Court, Miami Dade Juvenile Services Division and Career Source S.FL to disseminate program enrollment information • Conduct class presentations in career academy classes at the local high school • Hold open info sessions at various key community locations at times where parents can also attend to learn more about the program Outreach and Education -2- Community Education • Update information on 211/Switchboard Miami resource listing • In person presentations at events organized by other groups, • Use public gatherings and community events to distribute program flyers • Staff an information table at local events planned by others, i.e. back to school events, TCT Expo, etc. Outreach & Education -3- Media • Develop marketing materials which highlight benefits to participation, i.e. flyers, palm cards and program fact sheet for distribution • Utilize agency email distribution list, Facebook and twitter to inform current followers of program offerings and enrollment processes • Submit press releases to community news and mainstream radio, print and TV media outlets to inform of program offerings and open enrollment • Provide program information on dedicated page of website with access to enrollment application Outreach & Education Program Demand: The FACE Program has been operating for the previous five summers (2012-2017) and has a demonstrated track record of being in demand and utilized by the target population within the South East Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment District in Miami. The demand for the program is high as each year, based on funding, the program has served between 50-135 youth and has maintained a wait list each year for the past four years. If the program is funded for the summer of 2018, Urgent anticipates an increased demand due to previous positive outcomes. Staffing Plan:* Urgent, Inc. has the resources, experience and established network of partners to successfully implement the proposed program. Urgent has established a solid management plan to ensure that the stated goal, objectives and outcomes of the project are met and that there are sufficient staff with experience to implement the program. The management of the FACE program will continue to be Page 8 of 11 managed by the Project Director (PT), Program Coordinator (FT) and Intern Payroll Manager (PT). The Project Director will lead community engagement efforts, develop partnerships with industry organizations, and monitor and support the Program Coordinator in implementing the grant program in compliance with contract deliverables. The Program Coordinator will supervise all staff, facilitate bi- weekly staff meetings, and implement quality assurance processes to improve overall program quality. The Finance Manger will educate interns about hiring protocols, time keeping policies and procedures, banking and tax related information. The Finance Manager will also coordinate and execute staff and intern payroll, account for program expenses and prepare finance packages for the granting agency. Staff to be hired and trained will include a 2 PT Project Assistants, 2 PT Job Coaches, 1 PT IT Analyst and 5 Industry professionals to cover each occupational area of Film, Arts & Culture, Coding and Entrepreneurship. In addition, Urgent will work strategically with community partners to address participant needs that fall outside the program's scope of service. Staffing Table Position FT/P T Qualifications Duties Project Director PT Education: >Masters in Education + 5 yrs experience Other: >Leadership skills >Excellent organizational and communication skills Administers Project operations, develops resources to support goals and plans for project sustainability. Responsible for program oversight, planning, development, implementation, budget management, program efficiency and effectiveness, contract compliance; builds community partnerships in order to enhance program; monitors service delivery for continuous quality improvement, attends community partnership meetings, provides active leadership and facilitates youth leadership council meetings. Program Coordinator FT Education: >BA/BS required + 4 years' experience >Childcare Center Directors Credential Other: >Excellent communication skills >Ability to Schedule, manage and work without direct supervision >Good organization skills The Program Coordinator oversees the day to day implementation of program activities, manages, develops and provides training and technical assistance to project staff; monitors contract deliverables, including participant progress and retention in the program; performs data entry into SAMIS to produce accurate project reports in a timely manner, serves as the liaison to occupational training providers and project partners, facilitates classroom instruction as needed, plans and chaperones field trips, performs other duties as assigned by the Director. Intern Payroll Manager PT Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in The Intern Payroll Manager (Manager) will set-up all payroll, review timesheets and approve pay. Manager will coordinate payroll schedule with funder. As Interns' pay is a main driver of this Page 9 of 11 Finance/Accounting /Business or closely related field, plus 5 years related work experience program the Manager will ensure participants & staff will be paid accurately and on time. The Intern Payroll manager will also manage and maintain the financial accounts for the grant program in the accounting system including recognition of grant receivables & expenditures. 50% of time will be dedicated to this project. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree and 5 years related experience Job Coach/Progr am Assistants PT (2) High School Diploma; Bachelor's Degree Preferred from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Human Resources, or closely related field, plus 2 years related employment or volunteer experience. The Job Coach is primarily responsible for performing general intake of eligible candidates into the program, assists participants with identifying barriers and establishing personal goals to success. Duties include maintaining case files with detailed hard copy case notes, introduce community resources, and coordinate pathways to other educational and employment opportunities for the participants. The Case Manager is also responsible for providing on -going support, advocacy and guidance for participants to assist them in dealing with the personal, legal and social needs that are barriers to their success in developing a career/job path. With participant cooperation, the case Manager will complete an Individual Success Strategy for each participant. Industry Training Supervisors PT Industry professional with demonstrated track record of success in Film, Arts & Culture, Coding or Entrepreneurship Occupational trainers develop work -based learning projects that lead interns to demonstrate the knowledge they have gained and provide opportunities to build 21" Century skills, and expand their awareness of high growth industry career options. College Interns/FACE Alumni PT College students pursuing related program coursework or volunteer experience Performs work under the direction of the coordinator and industry professionals. Essential duties include outreach, recruitment, peer to peer support and co -facilitation of lesson plans. Performance Measurement The program uses the Continuous Improvement Model (CIP) to measure whether services are being delivered well and to ensure the collection of ongoing data. The CIP model consists of three core focus areas 1) Continuing and targeted professional development and training, 2) Coaching and monitoring to ensure successful implementation on site and 3) Data collection and analysis to document program strengths, weaknesses and student progress. An external evaluator will be contracted to monitor and assess these efforts. In addition, interns will be assessed at the beginning and end of the program. Outcome measures and tools will include: 1) Outcome: (85%) of youth improve 21st Century Work Skills Page 10 of 11 Indicators: • Youth development 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 Data Source: Casey Life Skills Assessment, Sub scales- Work & Study; Life & Career Education Planning; Work Portfolio 2) Outcome: (85%) of youth improve work readiness/employability skills Indicators: • Youth develop positive work habits Data Source: Casey Life Skills Assessment, Sub scales- Work & Study; Life & Career Education Planning; Work Portfolio Page 11 of 11 URGENT, INC. Film I Arts & Culture I Coding I Entrepreneurship I (FACE) 2018 Summer Employment Training Program A- Youth Employment & Training B- Project Operations C- Program Expenditures D- Retainer E- Contingency Sub -Total $72,932 33% Sub -Total $68,787 33% Sub -Total $67,781 31% Sub -Total $10,000 5% Sub-Tota I $500 0% Grand Total $220,000 100% Budget Narrative URGENT, INC. Film I Arts & Culture I Coding I Entrepreneurship I (FACE) 2018 Summer Employment Training Program A- Youth Employment & Training 1- College Level Interns & Program Alumni College Student Interns and FACE Alumni will assist staff teams in all activities. Specific duties include preparation of program materials, social media updates, correspondence, copying, filing and working with all program partners on specialized assignments within each industry related learning lab. Qualifications: Undergraduate/Graduate or recent graduate student in related field, volunteer experience required & select High School Students that have been in this program in prior years. Hours/Week Salary Rate Duration/ Weeks 25 $ 12.00 7 Position Total $ 2,100.00 10 $ 21,000.00 2- High School/Out of School Interns High School/Out of School Interns will be under the direct management of Industry Professional Training/Supervisors. Responsibilities will include producing a professional grade product ready to showcase for the Expo. *80% of positions prioritized for Overtown Residents. Hours/Week Salary Rate Duration/ Weeks 25 $ 9.00 7 25 $ 9.00 7 MATCH Position Total 20 I $ 1,575.00 5- Fringe Benefits - FICA, Unemployment, Workers Comp, Payroll Processing. 30 $ 47,250.00 Fica Unemploy ment Workers Comp Payroll Processing Fee Total Fringe Cost 0 0 0.0286 0.04 $ 4,681.95 Sub -Total $ 72,931.95 1 Budget Narrative B- Project Operations 6- Project Director (PT) Role: The Project Director will manage the grant program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with the grant contract; 50% of time will be dedicated to this project. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree and 5 years related experience. Note: Hours/Week Salary Rate Duration/ Weeks 20 $29 14 Position Total $ 8,120.00 1 $ 8,120.00 6- Intern Payroll Manager (PT) Role: The Intern Payroll Manager (Manager) will set-up all payroll, review timesheets and approve pay . Manager will coordinte payroll schedule with funder. As Interns' pay is a main driver of this program the Manager will ensure participants & staff will be paid accurately and on time. The Intern Payroll manager will also manage and maintain the financial accounts for the grant program in the accounting system including recognition of grant receivables & expenditures. 50% of time will be dedicated to this project. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree and 5 years related experience. Hours/Week Salary Rate Duration/ Weeks 20 $28 13 Position Total I $ 7,280.00 1 $ 7,280.00 7- Project Coordinator (FT) Project Coordinator (FT) Role: The Project Coordinator will be to implement, evaluate, promote and oversee the program. He will also ensure program compliance with contract requirements, maintain documentation and submit program reports. 100% of time will be dedicated to this project. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's Degree. Hours/Week Salary Rate Duration/ Weeks 20 $22 12 Position Total I $ 5,280.00 1 $ 5,280.00 4- (5) Industry Professional Trainers The Institute Trainers/Facilitators will be responsible for placement, training and monitoring for student progress. They will implement and document program services, and prepare data for program reporting. 100% of time will be dedicated to this grant program. Qualifications: 3 years minimum related professional work experience. Training rates will vary per industry trainer. 0 Hours/Week Salary Rate Duration/ Weeks 28 $ 25.00 7 Position Total I $ 4,900.00 4 $ 19,600.00 9- (2) Program Assistants & (2 ) Job Coach The Program Assistants screen and assess youth for participation. He/She will also provide additional support and encouragement to especially high -risk youth participating in this project. Job Coach will provide resource and referral to other community services as necessary, perform crisis intervention, and hold small group and/or one-on-one counseling and perform session monitoring and support trainers to promote youth healthy functioning and successful completion of program activities. Additionally, the Program Assistants will maintain all case files and client database. 100% of time will be dedicated to the grant program. 100% of time will be dedicated to this project. Qualifications: BSW or 2 yrs related experience. Hours/Week Salary Rate Duration/ Weeks 40 $17 8 30 $15 8 Positions Total 4 $ 18,080.00 $ 5,440.00 2 $ 10,880.00 $ 3,600.00 2 $ 7,200.00 10- Information Technology Ana yst The Technical Analyst will oversee computer systems management. He will maintain database youth for participation, provide ongoign technical support and maintain all computer equipment and computer labe utilized by interns and project staff. Hours/week Salary Rate Duration/ Weeks 10 $20 8 Position Total I $ 1,600.00 1 $ 1,600.00 11- Fringe Benefits - FICA, Unemployment, Workers Comp, Payroll Processing. Fica Unemploy ment Workers Comp Payroll Processing Fee Position Total Personnel Cost 0.0765 0.0403 0.0286 0.04 $ 8,827.30 Amount Sub -Total $ 68,787.30 31% 2 Budget Narrative C- Program Expenditures 10- Expenses Orientation & Work Preparedness $ 1,000.00 Participant Workbooks, Software licenses, Resource Books, Curriculum Tablets, Wifi $ 4,000.00 Industry Lab Materials, Supplies, Equipment Leasing/Rental, Photography, Video, Film, Script & Production Fees, Coding Materials & App. Registration $ 13,000.00 Intern Travel: Off -Site Learning 10 buses x 10 trips x $275/each; Daily Bus Passes for select interns $5/daily pass x 300 trips; Off -Site Learning Fees $400 x 10 $ 8,250.00 Participant Meals & Snacks: ($5 lunch x 65 participants x 7 weeks (Fridays only) + $5 lunch x 65 participants x 10 Trip Days + film institute shoots ($5 * 20 participants * 5 days) + ($5 x 65 youth x 2 training days) + EXPO meals 2 days x 65 x $12 $ 8,235.00 Facilities Rental: Daily Intern meeting spaces for seven weeks $7000; Conference Sponsorship $10,000 $ 17,000.00 Program T-Shirts $18 x 85 (2 shirts per 60 participants, 15 staff/trainers, 10 surplus) $ 3,060.00 Expo/Conference Event; Guest Speakers, Lodging, Honorarium, travel ($10/person x 500 attendees) $ 5,000.00 Project External Evaluator- Perform and independent evaluation of the program to include the design, implementation, improvement and outcomes of a program. Qualifications: PhD with 2-3 years of research and evaluation experience. $ 4,000.00 Printing/Office Supplies $ 2,736.00 Travel Allowance for 5 employees / Trainer @ $160 each $ 800.00 Background Checks ($100/each x staff (4) & trainers (3) $ 700.00 D- Retainer E- Contingency Sub -Total $ 10,000.00 $ 500.00 Sub -Total Grand Total $67,781 31% 5% $10,500 5% $220,000 100% 3 Summer 2017 FACE Program Evaluation The Children's Trust & CRA Participants FILM I ARTS & CULTURE I CODING I ENTREPRENEURSHIP Evaluation Methods Utilizing a mixed method design incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data points to demonstrate program impact our external consultant Dr. McGhee of Mc3 Consulting Inc. led the evaluation effort and prepared this report. The report includes analysis of formal and informal data. Measures The following measures are collected to ensure participant progress, to provide quality improvement information and to measure the outcomes and impact of the programs. V Participant Demographics ✓ Casey Life Skills ✓ Workforce ✓ Developmental Assets ✓ Intern Performance Review ✓ Focus Group URG=NT INC Urgent, Inc.'s Film Arts & Culture Coding Entrepreneurship (FACE) program is a summer youth employment, work preparedness and leadership enrichment program designed to fuel the Creative Design, Tourism & Hospitality and Information Technology growth industries over 7 weeks for an identified 69 youth residing in Miami Dade County. Youth receive academic support and gain real world work experience that supports the development of 21 st Century life/social skills. Program Goals 1) Reduce risk for juvenile crime and delinquency during the summer months 2) Keep kids safe and engaged with meaningful paid work 3) Build 21 st Century work skills in order to improve future employment and/or educational outcomes for participants 4) Excite youth about continuing their education and career development past high school. PROGRAM COMPONENTS — Summer 2017 (5daysaweek) Job Placement activities give youth the opportunity to participate in paid internships and/or apprenticeships for an in-depth exploration of career interests and pathways. ➢ Youth receive work experience to help the meeting their employment/educational goals, ➢ Improve social and emotional skills and ➢ Connect to educational and employment resources . College Readiness activities will prepare youth to successfully ➢ Apply for college and financial aid > Complete credit -bearing college coursework or industry certification without remediation > Support the academic skills and self -motivation necessary to persist and progress in postsecondary education, and/or > Identify career goals and the necessary steps to achieve them . EXPO Event — Participate in the Youth Economic Development Conference - bring together youth leaders between the ages of 14- 24 from across Miami Dade County in order to interact with some of the country's leading educators, trainers, entrepreneurs and industry professionals. Participant Demographics 2017 Summer Cohort Combined TCT & CRA Greater percentage female (54%) youth participants. Race — A majority (85%) identified as Black/African American, White/Caucasian (9%), Other (3%) Fifty-three percent identified with none of the ethnicities provided as answer choices, while 22% identified as Hispanic, 13% as Haitian, and 11% Other. Total Youth participants 4© 26 (3-non responsive) CM, 339 Gender t W. it t Female-54% Male-46% 22% 13% 53% 2% Race Black/African American • White/Caucasian Multiracial Other • Prefer Not to Answer Ethnicity 11% Hispanic Haitian None Prefer Not to Answer Other Age 14 15 16 17 18 3 19 - 4 20 ■ 3 21 '0 13 20 Household Income • Below $15, 930 • $15,931 -S23,895 S23,896-39,828 • 539,829-S60,270 S60,270+ Held a Job Before Yos 33 Volunteer Experience Only No •19 GPA • 2.00-2.499 2.5-2.99 • 3.0 or above N/A Notable characteristics of the youth participants indicating the great need for this program are: • The largest percentages were 16 years old, followed by 15 and 17 years old; • More than half of youth (56%) had a GPA of 3.0 or higher • About 50% of the youth held a job before. • Youth who had not held a job before (30%) were encouraged through FACE programming and internship experiences to seek, obtain, and maintain a job/internship during the program. • A majority of participants (55%) reported coming from households with income below the poverty rate $15,930. 2 Casey Life Skills Goal: 85% of youth improve 21st Century Work Skills Indicators: • Communication skills • Working effectively in groups • Critical thinking and decision -making skills • Awareness of interests and abilities • Knowledge about occupations OVERALL CLS I - 16 of the 19 questions met the goal of 85% youth showing improvement from pre to post-test scores. The most significant change from pre to post CLS I was knowledge increase in the areas of employment pay, payroll, and benefits. The Casey Life Skills (CLS) self -assessment tool "assesses the behaviors and competencies youth need to achieve their long-term goals." It aims to set youth on their way toward developing healthy, productive lives" (www.casey.org). CLS "Work" components related to job training provided by Urgent Inc. staff allows for easily identifiable and observable student behaviors, directly relating to and indicating specific program outcomes associated with program implementation. On the CLS Part I, improvement occurred from pre to post and 6 questions showed at least a .15 point increase. Workshops Post Test Results ➢ 60 Responses Work Readiness workshops related to results: ❖ Resume development ❖ Application and interview preparedness ❖ Employment pay, payroll, and benefits Some meaningful improvement seen in the following responses: • I know how to develop a resume +.20 • I know how to fill out a job application +.15 ; I know how to prepare for a job interview +.19 • I know what the information on a pay stub means +.26 ; I can fill out a W-4 payroll exemption form when I get a job +.52; I know what employee benefits are +.39 I know how to develop a resume. I know how to fill out a job application. I know how to prepare for a job interview. I know what the information on a pay stub means. I can fill out a W-4 payroll exemption form when I get a I know what employee benefits are. 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 11 Pre Post 3 Goal: 85% of youth improve work readiness/ employability skills Indicators: • Positive work habits • Knowledge of jobs, career development, information • Relationship improvement OVERALL CLS II - 4 of the 9 of the question responses met the goal of 85% of youth improving work readiness/ employability skills from pre to post-test scores. CLS Part II, minor improvement occurred from pre to post as only 4 questions demonstrated responses at 85% and higher. Most significantly, responses like "1 know an adult who will help me apply for training or education after high school" (91 %) and "1 can explain the benefits of doing volunteer work" (90%). [68 respondents] I can explain the benefits of doing volunteer work. I know what type (college, trade school) education I need for the work I want to do. 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. 82% 849,6 86% 88% 90°6 92"0 Urgent Inc. President & Founder Henry Crespo, Sr. sharing encouraging words with summer FACE program youth. 4 Developmental Assets The Developmental Assets framework is a research -based approach for understanding the strengths and supports that young people need in their lives to prepare for a positive, productive future. Extensive research has shown that having these assets in their lives helps young people make positive life choices, affecting their growth as they move through childhood and adolescence and into adulthood. Post Assessment Data At the end of the 2017 summer, fifty-five FACE youth responded to the post Developmental Assets Survey. The survey focused on understanding the strengths and supports (or "Developmental Assets") that young people experience in their lives. The following figure and analysis refers to assets gained by participating in the FACE summer program. Learn to cooperate with others Encouraged to work hard at school Given chances to be s Chart Area k" Lear how to solve problems Learn skills that you can use in a future job Developing good relationships with kids your age Lean skills like teamwork, leadership, or how to resolve conflicts peacefully ()eye op nggood relationsh ps w th adults 4.25 4.3 4.35 4.4 4.45 4.5 4.55 4.6 4.65 4.7 Youth rated this response the highest (M=4.67) In response to "When you spend time in this program how often do you..." "Learn Skills that you can use in a future job" Participants responded with the highest mean scores for "learn skills that you can use in a future job"(M=4.67), as FACE staff focused on helping youth obtain 21st Century job readiness skills. Youth participants also responded favorably to social and life skills development program components specifically in "learning skills like teamwork, leadership, or how to resolve conflicts peacefully' (M=4.65); "how to cooperate with others" (M=4.64); "developing relationships with adults" (M=4.6) and "developing good relationships with kids your age" (M=4.51) as all had means scores of 4.5 or above. The Developmental Assets survey provides insights on where FACE programming is successful in providing core activities that assist in youth's developmental assets. 5 Workforce Skills A sample of 60 youth responded to a pre/post workforce survey on the appropriate ways to search, secure, and maintain employment. Eye Contact Eye Contact is not important when speaking to a supervisor, co-workers and clients. 73% Pre 83% Post Workforce Skills Achieved Pre to Post Effective Listening Expressing Anger Work Challenges t• e e Turning away from the speaker is When angry the best thing to do If you are having problems at not good for demonstrating is count to ten while taking deep work, you should normally go effective listening. breaths. speak to your immediate boss. 63% Pre 83% Post 85% Pre 93% Post 37% Pre 87% Post The results demonstrate that between the pre and post-test youth were able to increase their knowledge and understanding of the appropriate response to workforce questions. For example, youth are able to differentiate from pre (37%) to post (87%) that "If you are having a problem at work, you should normally go speak to"; "Supervisor" is the appropriate response. Another area with positive change was "Which of the following are not good for demonstrating effective listening?" (highlighted chart above) from pre (65%) to post (83%) of youth knew "Turning away from the speaker..." is the applicable answer. Youth receiving transformational job training skills are as a result of exposure to FACE's curriculum and intern experiences. Youth interns opportunity in front of the green screen. 1 Stop working Looking at the person while they speak Turning away from the speaker :o continue your assgned duties Nodcing your head to ale•t the speaker you understand 0% 20% 40% 60% 80 ; 100% 6 Intern Performance Review Instructor Final Performance Review — a sample of 6 youth were chosen for mid point and final performance reviews. Although each youth were assessed individually on general intern knowledge and their attainment of 21sY Century Skills during the FACE program the data is presented in the aggregate as not to single out any one intern. General questions included: • How dependable was the intern concerning his/her work schedule? • How much initiative did the intern show (asking for and /or finding work)? • What kind of attitude did the intern exhibit toward his/her work? • What kind of attitude did the intern exhibit toward supervision? • How would you rate the intern's appearance? • How would you rate the quality of the work this intern produces? • How would you rate the level of the questioning for depth of understanding? (Inquisitiveness) • Overall, how would you assess this intern? 2 areas improved from mid to post Mid Post Change ✓ Interns exhibited improvement in their attitude from 3.93 3.97 .04 mid to post in their attitudes toward supervision ✓ Interns demonstrated improvement in their quality of 3.90 3.95 .05 work produced * Minor change detected as majority of interns were rated excellent, good or satisfactory at mid point. 0 21" Century Skills Evaluated ■ Communication & Collaboration ■ Creativity & Innovation ■ Research & Information Fluency ■ Critical Thinking & Problem Solving ■ Technology Operation & Problem Solving ■ Leadership & Citizenship ■ Planning & Organization ■ Adaptability & Diversity ■ Ability & Willingness to Learn 21 st Century Skills Almost 70% youth were rated as having excellent or good abilities to: ■ Operate in different social and cultural settings; ■ Understand personal strengths; ■ Assess skills needed for improvement Over 65% youth were rated with excellent or good skills in: ■ Effective listening; ■ Articulate thoughts and ideas; ■ Working with others; ■ Working towards team success; ■ Foundational oral communication and written communication skills ■ Being a knowledge -hungry learner ■ Brainstorming; developing new ideas; ■ Demonstrating creative thinking; ■ Generating workable solutions ■ Eager to meet challenge ■ Enthusiasm "We are currently preparing students for jobs and technologies that don't yet exist... in order to solve problems that we don't even know are problems vet." "Did you know", widely circulated YouTube posting 7 Program Accomplishments Continuing Education & Learning ✓ Intern Portfolios: resume, cover letter, business correspondence, work product example ✓ Education & Career coaching ✓ Customer Service & Professional Etiquette Training Film ✓ Completed the filmmaking process from start to finish ✓ Showcase of films and scripts during the Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival ✓ Interns' film (Prodigal Son) was selected for an Audience Award Arts & Culture ✓ Interns learned Adobe Premier ✓ Developed skills to do market research ✓ Developed showcase media products for their work in their E-Portfolio Entrepreneurship ✓ Developed business plans and product development ✓ Presented products at the Youth Economic Development Conference ✓ All interns showed 100% proficiency on the NFTE knowledge based Entrepreneurship ✓ Interns created and delivered retail ready products Focus Group Data FACE Youth participated in a focus group on July 12, 2017. The following summary provides insight on their feedback: ■ When asked, "What did you enjoy about the program?" youth responded ➢ "Learning how to interview fora job, and the best jobs to get" ➢ "Getting a job that llike" ➢ "The instructors" ➢ "Learning about different careers, that 1 didn't know about before" ■ When asked, "What would you tell others about the program?" youth shared ➢ "You get paid for learning" ➢ "The teachers care about what you learn and do in the program" ➢ "Urgent Inc. is the best program to be in if you want to learn a career" ■ When asked, "What if anything would you change about the program?" several youth said ➢ "1 would like to be able to choose what I get to do" ➢ "Transportation to the work site" ➢ "We would like to start work earlier" Other statements included: -"The program is excellent!" - "I am learning more new things than I expected" -"The field trips are helping me to learn about different careers" - "I would do this program again" 8 FACE Evaluation Report Thank You Our Funding Partners Children'sTrust Mc3 Consulting Inc., Evaluator Dr. Tisa McGhee MIAMF� COUNTY COUNTY Mc3 Consulting Inc. is a national organizational development, consulting firm whose mission is to improve an organization's effectiveness using assessment, planning and training. Mc3 Consulting Inc. has extensive experience working with community -based organizations that serve inner city populations and provide prevention and intervention services for youth. Mc3 works with individual nonprofits, community agencies, for -profit organizations and funders in support of communities throughout the nation. www.mc3consultinginc.com.(305) 396-4623. tisamcghee@mc3consultinginc.com URGENT,INC. Report Completed By CONSULTING INC. www. mc3co nsu ltingi nc.com URGENT, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) Miami, FL based youth and community 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. Connect With Us! (786) 581-7821 1 office@urgentinc.org www.urgentinc.org URG=NT tINC 9