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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-21-0017 BackupSTEAM and Workforce On -the -Job Training Program Summer 2021 Teaching girls the skills they need for the workforce of the future! FROM: Thema Campbell, President/CEO Girl Power Rocks, Inc. 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33136 (305) 756-5502 thema@girlpowerrocks.org TO: Cornelius Shiver, Esq., Executive Director Southeast Overtown / Park West CRA 819 NW 2nd Ave., 3rd Floor Miami, Florida 33136 Phone: 305-679-6800 CShiver@miamigov.com Percilla B. Kelsey, Executive Assistant to the Director Pkelsey@miamigov.com PROPOSAL March 30, 2021 Page 1 of 5 Located in the heart of historic Overtown, Girl Power Rocks, Inc., has been a safe -haven for at -promise girls since its inception in 2000. Now in its twenty-first year, the agency provides day and after -school social change programs designed to promote and foster positive social skills and behavior as well as improve academic performance in at -promise adolescent girls ages 7 to 17. The mission of Girl Power is to empower girls and their families to succeed to protect, restore and preserve the family unit. The agency serves girls approximately three hundred girls throughout Miami Dade County annually, with specific concentration in Overtown, Liberty City, Little Haiti, Brownsville, Allapattah and the Richmond/Perrine communities. Girl Power programs provide safe spaces where girls can express themselves with confidence, enthusiasm and without judgement. Programs include Alternative to Outdoor Suspension, Summer STEAM Camps, After School, Mentoring, Girls' Choir of Miami and Girls Intervention Program PLUS. Using evidenced based trauma focused curriculums, activities and services include academic support, social emotional learning, life skills, health and fitness, yoga/meditation, journal writing, art education, etiquette, conflict resolution & reconciliation, service -learning projects, workforce readiness, college and heritage tours, trauma informed individual, group and family therapy and Parent Support Groups. Girl Power's 2021 summer program will be held in person at 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 100, in historic Overtown, June 21st through August 3rd 2021, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The six -week STEAM and On -the -Job Workforce Training Program (The Program) is an exciting program designed is specifically to help at -promise girls learn soft work -force skills and to receive on-the-job training. Girls will learn and put into practice relevant soft skills needed to gain meaningful and rewarding employment in the field of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) and will receive firsthand training and perform tasks from qualified trainer/teachers. During the six -week Program, girls will learn and apply the basics of science, technology and engineering theories, learn about and present projects in Visual Arts (paintings, photography and/or jewelry making) and Performing Arts (dance, music and/or theatre). Part of their on-the-job training (OJT) will include job shadowing or observing an experienced employee perform certain job tasks at the program site and at job locations. The goal is to use the Program as a bridge to develop the skills, competencies and knowledge our girls need to carry out a role in a company/field of their interest or within our organization. At the end of the Program, girls should be able to perform most or all the tasks they have learned without supervision. Girls will earn $8.56 per hour stipend (FL's minimum wage), while participating in the STEAM and On -the -Job Workforce Training Program. Each girl will be required to submit a resume along with two recommendation letters to qualify for the program. At least one recommendation letter must be from a teacher. Stipends are paid in three equal installments. The Program will equally benefit at -promise girls and employers by enabling young girls who might not otherwise acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes for gainful employment in STEAM fields and provide employers with an effective means to communicate and meet their demand for skills. Girl Power's goal is to shift our focus on STEAM as an Approach and not as a Curriculum. This research -based approach incorporates both the art and the science of teaching, training and learning, and will focus on creating a safe learning environment. Girls will learn to solve problems through innovation and design in more than one STEAM subject. They will participate in evidence based lesson designs and standards with a strong focus on real -life, social -emotional connections between disciplines. Girl Power takes a serious approach to inspiring at -promise girls to think outside the box and see the connections between STEAM and job training as a catalyst into the workforce in a career of their choice. We hire culturally competent trainers/teachers who can successfully engage, retain their interest while delivering all program activities with fidelity and a standard of excellence. To ensure that all girls experience the full benefits of the program, we offer a variety of activities that keep girls engaged and excited about showing up each day eager to learn and grow. In addition to STEAM and On-the-job Workforce Training, we incorporate fitness, visits to local colleges, universities and businesses, and a College and Career Zone. Page 2 of 5 FOCUS AREAS, OUTCOMES AND SUCCESS INDICATORS Focus Area Outcome Description What success looks like Hire up to twenty-five at -promise girls for the Program 85% of at -promise girls enrolled will report to the program who will maintain an 80% attendance rate over the 6- week. Period. on time during the six weeks. 85% of at -promise girls enrolled will miss three or less days Attendance will be used as the catalyst to teach the from the program. Attendance importance of organizing, prioritizing and managing time and the communication skills necessary to speak clearly to 85% of at -promise girls enrolled will communicate to their the people you work for and work with. trainer/teacher if they will be late or absent from the program. Sign In/Out Sheets will be used to monitor attendance and workforce training stipends. Focus Area Outcome Description What success looks like Conduct Science trainings and demonstrations three times Conduct pre and post math and science surveys to gain data per week for one hour for six weeks. on girls' knowledge and application both fields. Math and Science Conduct Math trainings and demonstrations three times 85% of at -promise girls who complete the Program will Trainings and per week for one hour for six weeks. show an increase in math and/or science skills knowledge. Demonstrations Attendance and participation will be used as the catalyst 85% of girls who completed the program will show and to teach, train and reinforce math and science skills demonstrate an increase in the application of math and/or needed in the workforce of the future. science skills. Visual and Performing Arts Training and Presentations Conduct Visual Arts (paintings, photography and/or jewelry making) trainings and demonstrations once per week for one hour for six weeks. Conduct Performing Arts (dance, music and theatre) trainings and demonstrations once per week for one hour for six weeks. Attendance and participation will be used as the catalyst to connect girls to careers and jobs in the arts. Conduct pre and post Visual and Performing Arts Surveys to determine girl's knowledge and application in both fields. 85% of at -promise girls who complete the Program will show an increase in Visual and/or Performing Arts skills and knowledge. 85% of girls who completed the program will show and demonstrate an increase in the application of Visual and/or Performing Arts skills. Page 3 of 5 Conduct fitness exercise four times a week during the camp for one hour for six weeks. Fitness 85% of at -promise girls enrolled will report to the program on time during the six weeks. 85% of at -promise girls enrolled will miss three or less days from the program. 85% of at -promise girls enrolled will communicate to their trainer/teacher if they will be late or absent from the program. Workforce Training at Local Business Partner with a minimum of three business to conduct hands-on workforce training. Partnering agencies and business may include but is not limited to: PAMM, OCYC, Frost Museum of Science, Overtown Youth Center, Network, For Teaching Entrepreneurships- NFTE, Museum of Contemporary Art, Miami Dade County and City of Miami. 85% of at -promise girls enrolled will receive a minimum of forty hours of on-the-job training facilitated by a qualified teacher/trainer. Field Trips Conduct a minimum of three field trips to local museums and places of interests to reinforce the arts and STEAM. 85% of at -promise girls enrolled will experience field trips that let allow them to touch, feel, and listen to what they are learning about, to help build on classroom instruction, gain a better understanding of topics, build cultural understanding and tolerance, and expose them to worlds outside their own. Conduct one major college and Career fair inviting local colleges, universities, business and corporation. College and Career Zones 85% of at -promise enrolled will receive the benefits of attending a College and Career Zone Fair including learning to network with potential employers, gain access to additional free workshops, get their resumes reviewed, receive practice in interviewing and learn about opportunities in their area of interest. Page 4 of 5 Beyond COVID-19 Among other things, the 2021 STEAM and Workforce On -the -Job Training Program will help at -promise girls begin to recover from the devastations of the coronavirus and help them begin to gain the skills they need for the workforce of the future. For the majority of participants this will be their first in -person learning opportunity since the pandemic began. Girl Power have taken every measure possible to ensure we are closely following CDC guidelines and everyone in our camp is properly protected and will remain safe during the camp. Since we know that our target population of girls and their families have many challenges to overcome when attempting to gain workforce training and meaningful employment, the Program is the perfect choice to help them learn in an interactive, hands-on environment. The Program's many other advantages include: Simple Method of Learning — The Program offers girls an alternative and reprieve from virtual and common classroom learning and typically lead to better results since girls can see how tasks are completed with a hands-on approach making the learning easier and more exciting. Professional Trainers/Teachers - To minimize the risk of mistakes and accidents during the Program, we will assign an experienced culturally competent staff member or professional teacher/trainer to execute all trainings. By learning from a trained professional, girls can quickly learn workforce skills while the trainer also serves as a safety net and guide just in case something does not go according to training outlines. Girls Become More Productive - One of the greatest benefits of the Program is that we can begin the training with the girls right away allowing them to immediately see themselves as being productive. Allowing girls to learn on a job rather than in the classroom means that they can start contributing to the workforce right away. Although we are planning for an in person program we are also making backup plans for on-line and hybrid training and learning if needed. Quicker Learning - For many at -promise girls, one of the biggest challenges to learning during the coronavirus pandemic, was staying motivated and engaged in on-line learning and without becoming frustrated and disheartened losing sight of their educational goals. The 2021 STEAM and Workforce On -the -Job Training Program will reengage girls in their education and help them gain the knowledge and skills to excel in their academics and in the workforce of the future. Girl Focused — Changing how girls see STEAM and the workforce is the underlying goal of the Program. The STEAM and Workforce On -the -Job Training Program promotes cultural competencies and incorporates at -promise girls' community values, beliefs, and interests to create a reciprocal relationship between our agency, students and their parents/caregivers and our hope for a more beloved community. SUMMER CAMP BUDGET REQUEST AMOUNT = S37,230.56 Page 5 of 5 Girl Power Rocks, Inc. 2021 STEAM & Workforce On -the -Job Training Summer Program Period: June 21 th through August 3rd, 2021 Expenses - Line Item Budget Amount I CRA Budget Request SALARIES Camp Directors x 2 Sites - $25 per hour x 40 hours per week x 8 weeks x 2 Camp Directors = $16,000 $16,000.00 $ - Camp Assistants - $18 per hour x 40 hours per week x 7 weeks x 2 Camp Assistants $10,800.00 $ 5,040.00 Drivers - $15 per hour x 30 hours per week x 6.5 weeks x 2 Drivers - $5,850.00 $ - Administrator - $18 per hour x 40 hours per week x 6.5 weeks = $4,680.00 $ - Total Salaries $37,330.00 $5,040.00 FRINGES FICA/MICA $2,855.75 $ 385.56 Total Fringes $2,855.75 $385.56 OTHER EXPENSES Camp T-shirts - $7.50 each x 50 students and 12 staff shirts = 465.00 $465.00 $ 235.00 Student Travel (van mileage for student daily drop-off and pick-up and travel to and from weekly filed trips) - Student transportation fuel cost for two leased transportation vans @ $0.535 per mile x approximately 20 miles daily x 30 program days summer x 2 vans = $642. Field trips @ $0.535 per mile x approximately 20 miles per trip x 6 trips x 2 vans = $130. Total = $772. $772.00 $ - Student Stipends - $8.56 per hour x 20 hour on-the-job training work week x 6 weeks x 25 at -promise girls = $25,680.00 $25,680.00 $ 25,680.00 Field Trips (Paid) - Apprx $20 per trip x 3 paid field trips x 25 at -promise girls and 4 chaperones = $1,740. $1,740.00 $ 870.00 College and Career Zone- In -kind $0.00 $ - End of Summer Showcase and Closing Ceremony = $2000 $2,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Math Trainer/Instructor - $30 per hour x 8 hours per week x 6.5 weeks $1,560.00 $ 780.00 Science Trainer/Instructor - $30 per hour x 8 hours per week x 6.5 weeks $1,560.00 $ 780.00 Visual Arts Trainer - $30 per hour x 8 hours per week x 6.5 weeks $1,560.00 $ 780.00 Performing Arts Trainer - $30 per hour x 8 hours per week x 6.5 weeks $1,560.00 $ 780.00 Supplies and equipment x 25 at -promise girls: Math, Arts and Science lab supplies = $2500. Fitness supplies and equipment = $1000,. Journals, pads and writing supplies = $1000. Curriculum - $400. Total = $4900. $4,900.00 $ 900.00 Total Other Costs $41,797.00 $31,805.00 TOTAL CAMP BUDGET COSTS $81,982.75 $37,230.56 Total Camp Budget from other sources = $44,752.19 I