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PROPOSAL
2022 Overtown Summer STEAM and Workforce Training Program (SSWTP)
Teaching girls the skills they need for the workforce of the future!
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Girl Power Rocks, Inc, located in the heart of Historic Overtown, 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 girls ages 7 to 17. The mission of Girl Power is to empower girls
and their families to succeed in order to protect, restore and preserve the family unit.
Girl Power has been in business for over 22 years serving girls throughout Miami -Dade County with
specific concentration in Overtown, Liberty City, Little Haiti, Brownsville, Allapattah and the Richmond
Heights 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 and Workforce Training Camps, After School Rocks, Sister Circle Mentoring, Girls'
Choir of Miami, and Girls Intervention Programs. The activities and services include tutoring, life skills,
workforce soft -skills training, yoga, meditation, journal writing, art, dance, etiquette, conflict resolution
& reconciliation, service -learning projects, college and heritage tours, trauma informed individual and
group therapy and Parent Support Groups.
Girl Power's six -week STEAM and Workforce Training Program is an exciting hands-on program
designed specifically to help at -promise girls learn soft work -force skills and serve as a valuable
resource for recruiting more girls into engineering and robotics at the middle school level training them
to be leaders in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The under -representation of at -promise
girls in STEAM is deeply rooted in unequal gender norms that tell girls they are not cut out for
subjects that require problem solving and an inquisitive mind. The goal of SSWTP is to prepare girls
for the workforce of the future and offer them a summer experience that provides opportunities to
learn, achieve and excel in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. As COVID-19 caused
school and summer program closures limiting students from accessing learning opportunities, at -
promise girls were left even further behind. Girl Power's SSWTP cultivates learning skills that are
applicable throughout life such as, problem solving, technology techniques and science -based solutions
which are critical to the advancement of at -promise girls' overall success.
SSWTP will be held in person at Girl Power's Headquarters located at 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite
100, in Overtown, Monday through Friday, beginning June 21st 2022, and ending on August 5th, 2022,
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. SSWTP will serve approximately thirty girls throughout the summer,
engaging them in focus areas with specific outcomes in each area.
Earnings - Girls will earn a Workforce and STEAM Training Stipend of $10 per hour x
8-hours per week of workforce training for 7 consecutive weeks. Each girl will earn up to $560 while
participating in the Summer STEAM and Workforce Training sessions. Stipends are paid in two
equal installments. Each girl will be required to submit an essay and resume along with two
Recommendation Letters to qualify for the program. At least one Recommendation Letters must be
from a teacher.
Girl Power takes a serious approach to inspiring at -promise girls to think outside the box and see the
connections between STEAM and job skills training as a catalyst into the workforce in a career of their
choice. We work with local partners and hire culturally competent trainers/teachers who can
successfully engage and retain student 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
the following program components that keep girls engaged and excited about showing up each day
eager to learn and grow. In addition to STEAM and workforce training, we incorporate fitness, field
trips, college and career readiness in partnership with Miami -Dade College, as well as in -person visits
to local colleges, universities and businesses.
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FOCUS AREAS, OUTCOMES AND SUCCESS INDICATORS
Focus Area
Outcome Description
What success looks like
Student Attendance
Enroll up to twenty-five at -promise
girls in SSWTP who will maintain an
85% attendance rate over the 6-week.
period.
Attendance will be used as the catalyst
to teach the importance of organizing,
prioritizing and managing time and the
communication skills necessary to
speak clearly to the people you work
for and work with.
Sign In/Out Sheets will be used to
monitor attendance and workforce
training stipends.
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.
Math
Trainings
Demonstrations
(Certified
and Science
and
Teachers)
Conduct Science Labs offering
trainings and demonstrations three
times per week for one hour for six
weeks.
Conduct Math Labs offering trainings
and demonstrations three times per
week for one hour for six weeks.
Attendance and participation will be
used as the catalyst to teach, train and
reinforce math and science skills
needed in the workforce of the future.
Conduct pre and post math and
science surveys to gain data on girls'
knowledge and application in both
fields.
85% of at -promise girls who complete
the Program will show an increase in
math and/or science skills knowledge
and/or applications.
85% of girls who completed the
program will show and demonstrate an
increase in the application of math
and/or science skills.
SCIENCE
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Entrepreneurship
Education
(NFTE- Network For
Teaching
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Utilize evidence -based
model/curriculum, trained teachers, and
volunteers to conduct entrepreneurial
training.
Students work individually and/or in
small groups to explore ideas and
conduct research to develop a business
product or provide a service,
understanding resources needed,
fixed/variable costs and market strategy.
Finally designing a prototype or service
demonstrations.
Conduct pre and post surveys to gain
data on girls' knowledge and
experience in the area of
entrepreneurship, problem solving
and teamwork.
85% of girls who complete the
program will show improvements in
their knowledge of project -based
learning, problem solving based on
pre and post surveys.
85% of girls who complete the
program will design and present a
Students interact with business
professionals, community leaders,
entrepreneurs, investors, and celebrities
to assist with real world business
development and entrepreneurial
ambitions. Host guest speakers, to serve
as business coaches, advisors and judges
for Pitch Competition
Students participate in a competitive
Entrepreneurship Pitch Challenge for a
chance to win cash, trophies and other
prizes.
plan for a business or service
product.
Visual and Performing
Arts
Training and
Presentations
Conduct creative visual and performing
arts trainings and demonstrations once
per week for one hour for six weeks
where girls have the ability to interact
with each other and can also create
original work.
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 complete the
program will show and demonstrate
an increase in the application of
visual and/or performing arts skills.
Fitness
Conduct fitness exercises four times a
week for thirty minutes to an hour
during the program for six weeks to
improve student's overall fitness and
energy levels, prevent fatigue, reduce
stress, and boost brain power during and
after program hours.
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.
Career and Workforce
Training
(Sponsored by Miami -
Dade College)
Partner with Miami -Dade College
Wolfson Campus to conduct Workforce
and Soft Skills training on site at
Miami- Dade College Wolfson campus
in the areas of Science, Social Justice,
Business, Engineering and Technology
for approximately two hours per week
for four weeks.
85% of enrollees will receive a
minimum of thirty-two hours of
workforce training.
Anfield Trips
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Conduct a minimum of five fun and
educational Enfield trips to places of
interests which help girls gain firsthand
knowledge away from the classroom, to
gather experiences, data and/or
knowledge about STEAM, workforce
education and/or career fields.
85% of at -promise girls enrolled will
experience field trips that reinforce
camp goals and outcomes and
provide fun filled activities that
enhance their summer camp
experience.
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College and Career Zones
Conduct one major College and Career
fair inviting local colleges, universities,
business, and corporation.
85% of a girls enrolled will receive
the benefits of attending a College
and Career Zone Fair including
learning to network with potential
employers, gaining access to
additional free workshops, getting
their resumes reviewed, receive
practice in interviewing and learning
about STEAM opportunities and
other areas of interest.
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Summer
Spelling Bee
Competition
Encouraging young girls to participate
in our annual Summer Spelling Bee
competition provides a valuable
educational experience. There will be
many other benefits from this fun
summer activity including gaining
learning losses suffered during COVID-
19, grammar improvements, enhancing
their knowledge, competitive spirit and
vocabulary.
The competition helps girls develop
their cognitive skills, confidence and
public speaking skills. Trophies and
prizes are awarded to 1st 2nd and 3rd
place winners.
85% of at -promise girls enrolled will
participate in weekly spelling
exercises to enhance educational
achievement.
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85% of girls who complete the
seven -week program will report
improvements in listening and
reading comprehensions.
Beyond COVID-19
Girl Power's 2022 Summer STEAM and Workforce Training Program will help at -promise girls begin
to recover from the devastations of the coronavirus and regain some of the skills and learning they lost
over the past year. Girl Power has 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.
Our target population and their families have been adversely affected by the pandemic so SSWTP is
the perfect choice to help them learn in an interactive, hands-on environment. The Program's many
other advantages include:
SSWTP offers at -promise girls an alternative from virtual and common classroom learning and
supports girls with a hands-on approach and problem solving. One of the biggest challenges to
learning during the coronavirus pandemic, was staying motivated and engaged in on-line learning
without becoming frustrated and disheartened, losing sight of their educational goals. We will
reengage girls in their education and help them gain additional knowledge and skills that can help them
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 Summer STEAM and Workforce Training Program promotes cultural competencies and
incorporates at -promise girls' community values, beliefs, and interests to create a reciprocal
relationship between Girl Power, students and their parents/caregivers and our hope for a more beloved
community.
NOTE - Although we are planning for an in -person program, we are also making backup plans for an
on-line and hybrid model and learning if needed.
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FROM:
Girl Power Rocks, Inc.
Thema Campbell, President/CEO
1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33136
(305) 756-5502
thema@girlpowerrocks.org
TO:
Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
James McQueen, Interim Executive Director
819 NW 2nd Ave., 3rd Floor, Miami, Florida 33136
Phone: (305) 679-6800
jmcqueen@miamigov.com
Percilla B. Kelsey, Executive Assistant to the Director
Pkelsey@miamigov.com
Proposal Request - $55,520.66
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Girl Power Rocks, Inc. (OVERTOWN) 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 100. Miami, FL 33136 / Period: June 2oth -Aug. 5th, 2022.
Expenses and Description I Budget Amount I CRA Request
Salaries and Fringes
Camp Directors @ $25 per hour x 40 hours per week x 8 weeks (covered by funder partner)
$8,000.00
$0.00
Camp Assistants - $20 per hour x 40 hours per week x 8 weeks
$6,400.00
$ 6,400.00
Drivers - $17 per hour x 30 hours per week x 8 weeks x 50%
$4,080.00
$ 2,040.00
Camp Administrative Assistant - $18 per hour x 40 hours per week x 8 weeks x 50%
$5,760.00
$0.00
Total Salaries
$24,240.00
$8,440.00
FRINGES
Total Fringes
$1, 854.36
$645.66
OTHER EXPENSES
Camp T-shirts - $8.00 each x 60 student t-shirts and 10 staff shirts (70 shirts total)
$560.00
$ 560.00
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 leased
transportation vans @ $0.535 per mile x approximately 25 miles daily x 35 program days summer = 468. Field trips fuel cost @ $0.535 per mile x
approximately 20 miles per trip x 5 trips = $54. Total = $772.
$772.00
$772.00
Field trip transportation @$250 per trip each x 6 field trips for a total of $1500.00
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Summer Meals - Breakfast, lunch by FL Department of Health - In -kind.
$0.00
$0.00
Summer Snacks @ approximately $.95 per student per day day x 5 days per week x 7 weeks x 30 girls
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Workforce and STEAM Training Student Stipends @ $10 per hour x 8 hours per week of Workforce training x 7 weeks x 30 girls
$16,800.00
$ 16,800.00
Field Trips Entrance fees (Paid) - Apprx $20 per trip x 3 paid field trips x 30 girls and 4 chaperones x 50%
$2,040.00
$ 1,020.00
College and Career Zone- InKind
$0.00
$0.00
End of Summer Showcase and Closing Ceremony = $2000
$2,000.00
$ 1,000.00
Certified Science Teacher/Instrustor - $30 per hour x 10 hours per week x 8 weeks x 50%
$2,400.00
$ 1,200.00
Certified Math Teacher/Instrustor - $30 per hour x 10 hours per week x 8 weeks x 50%
$2,400.00 1 $
1,200.00
Visual Arts Trainer - $30 per hour x 4 hours per week x 8 weeks. Sponsored by Institute for Contemporaty Museum
$1,268.00
$0.00
Performing Arts Trainer - $30 per hour x 6 hours per week x 8 weeks
$1,440.00
$ 1,440.00
STEM Entraperunial Training @ approximately $715 per week x 7 weeeks
$5,000.00
$ 5,000.00
Supplies and equipment x 30 girls: Math, Arts and Science lab supplies = $2500. Fitness supplies and equipment = $500,. Journals, pads and writing
supplies = $1000. Curriculum - $400. Total = $4400 x 60%.
$4,400.00
$ -
Student computer tablets - $350 each x 30 students x 50%
$10,500.00
$ 5,250.00
Student Computer supplies - $20 each x 30 students
$600.00
$0.00
Creative STEAM and Showcase contractor- $300 per week x 8 week
$2,400.00
$ 2,400.00
Financial Literacy and supplies @ $250 per week x 8 weeks
$2,000.00
$ 2,000.00
End of Summer Anfield Trip to Kennedy Space Museum to gain firsthand STEM knowledge away from the classroom. Charter Bus Transportation - $2300.
Entrance Fees @ $52.50 person x 35 persons (30 students + 5 chaperones) = $1838. Food @ $33 per person x 35 persons = $1155.
$5,293.00
$ 5,293.00
Total Other Costs
$62,373.00
$46,435.00
TOTAL CAMP BUDGET COSTS
$88,467.36
$55,520.66
Total Camp Budget from other sources =
$32,946.70