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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-23-0020 BackupGIRL POWER A006, INC. April 25, 2023 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Attn: Mark Stallworth 819 NW 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33136 Funding Request Dear Mr. Stallworth, Girl Power Rocks, Inc. is requesting funding in the amount of $74,201.99 to support the 2023 Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp (SSWTC) where we will be serving 30 at -promise girls at our Overtown site. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach Thema Campbell via email at their) a(giripowcrrocks.org or by phone at 305-756-5502. Thank you so much and we look forward to your continued support. je,L( Sincerely, Thema Campbell, President/ CEO Girl Power Rocks, Inc. Girl Power Rocks, Inc. 1600 NW 7th Avenue, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33136 GIRL POWER ROCKS, INC. PROPOSAL 2023 Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp (SSWTC) Teaching at -promise girls the skills they need for the workforce of the future! Page 1 of 5 Girl Power Rocks, Inc, located in the heart of Historic Overtown, provide 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. The agency serves 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 Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camps, After School, Sister Circle Mentoring, Girls' Choir of Miami and Girls Intervention Programs. The activities and services include academic support, 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 seven -week STEAM Workforce Training Program is an exciting hands-on program designed specifically to help at -promise girls learn soft work -force skills and will 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 (STEAM). 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 SSWTC is to prepare girls for the workforce of the future and offer them a summer experience that provide opportunities to learn, achieve and excel in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. We continue to see the affects COVID-19 caused and at -promise girls were left even further behind when compared to other youth. Girl Power's SSWTC cultivates learning skills that are applicable throughout life, problem solving, create technology and science -based solutions which are critical to the advancement of at -promise girls' health, education, finding their voice and empowerment. SSWTC will be held in person at the Girl Power Headquarters located at 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 100, in Overtown, Monday through Friday„ beginning June 20d', 2023, and ending on August 4d', 2023, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. SSWTC will serve approximately thirty girls throughout the summer engaging them in a variety of focus areas with specific outcomes in each area. Girls will earn approximately $11 per hour stipend (FL's minimum wage), while participating in the Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp. Each girl will be required to submit an essay stating why she wants to be in the program, two recommendation letters to qualify for the program and at least one letter must be from a teacher. Stipends are paid at the conclusion of the summer camp and is based on attendance. 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/facilitators who can successfully engage, 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 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. Page 2 of 5 FOCUS AREAS, OUTCOMES AND SUCCESS INDICATORS Focus Area Outcome Description What success looks like Attendance (Girl Power Staff) Enroll up to thirty at -promise girls in SSWTC 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. Focus Area Outcome Description What success looks like Math and Science Labs Conduct Science Labs reinforcing basic skills once per week for one hour for seven weeks. Conduct Math labs reinforcing basic skills once per week for one hour for seven 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. STEM Education Program Utilize evidence -based model/curriculum to conduct STEM training. Students will participate in a seven week STEM education program and will learn about 3-D Game Design, Robotics, Programming, Web Design and Engineering. Students will conduct scientific hands on projects including growing plants, programming computer systems/robots, website development, aerospace and engineering. Conduct pre and post surveys to gain data on girls' knowledge and experience in the area of 3-D Game Design, Robotics, Programming, Web Design and Engineering. 85% of girls who complete the program will show improvements in their knowledge of STEM project - based learning on pre and post surveys. Page 3 of 5 Visual and Performing Arts Training and Presentations Conduct creative visual and performing arts trainings and demonstrations once per week for one hour for seven 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 completed the program will show and demonstrate an increase in the application of visual and/or performing arts skills. Fitness Conduct fitness exercise four times a week for thirty minutes during the camp for seven 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 seven 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) Partnership 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. Field Trips Conduct a minimum of five fun and educational field trips to local places of interests to reinforce STEAM. 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. Social Emotional Learning (Girls Circle and Teen Outreach Program (TOP) Students will participate in social emotional learning sessions twice a week. The following evidence -based curriculums will be used to facilitate these sessions: Girls Circle and the Teen Outreach Program (TOP). Healthy relationships, friendships and self esteem are some of the topics the curriculum will cover. 85% of at -promise girls enrolled will improve their decision -making skills and overall emotional wellness. Financial Literacy Girls will build career skills and access pathways to financial stability, girls take part in one -hour sessions twice a week 85% of at -promise girls will improve understanding of soft work skills Page 4 of 5 from the Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success curriculum, by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy, with activities that focus on six workforce readiness skills. Conduct a College and Heritage Tour to 85% of at -promise enrolled will attend College and Career colleges/universities in Florida to expose the College and Heritage Tour and will Zones at -promise girls to college life and careers in the STEAM field. show satisfaction based on a post survey. Beyond COVID-19 Girl Power's 2023 Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp will help at -promise girls begin to recover from the devastations of the coronavirus and regain some of the skills and leaning 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 SSWTC is the perfect choice to help them learn in an interactive, hands-on environment. The Program's many other advantages include: SSWTC offers at -promise girls an alternative from virtual and common classroom learning and support 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 and without becoming frustrated and disheartened losing sight of their educational goals. We will continue to engage 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 Workforce Training Camp 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. Page 5 of 5 Girl Power Rocks, Inc. Overtown Site Period: June 20th through August 4th, 2023 Expenses - Line Item I Budget Amount I CRA Budget 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 - $25 per hour x 40 hours per week x 8 weeks $8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 Drivers - $20 per hour x 30 hours per week x 8 weeks x 50% $4,800.00 $ 2,400.00 Camp Administrative Assistant - $18 per hour x 40 hours per week x 8 weeks x 50% $5,760.00 $ 5,760.00 Total Salaries $26,560.00 $16,160.00 FRINGES FICA/MICA $1,274.49 $ 1,274.49 Total Fringes $1,274.49 $1,274.49 OTHER EXPENSES Camp T-shirts - $12.00 each x 60 student t-shirts and 20 staff shirts (80 shirts total) $960.00 $ 960.00 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 30 program days summer = 401. Field trips fuel cost © $0.535 per mile x approximately 20 miles per trip x 5 trips = $54. Total = $772. $772.00 $772.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Summer Meals - Breakfast, lunch and snacks - In -kind. $0.00 $0.00 Summer Snacks @ approximately $1.25 per student per day day x 5 days per week x 7 weeks x 30 girls $1,312.50 $1,312.50 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 = $5000 $5,000.00 $ 2,500.00 Certified Math Teacher/Instrustor - $30 per hour x 10 hours per week x 8 weeks x 50% $2,400.00 $ 1,200.00 Certified Science Teacher/Instrustor - $30 per hour x 10 hours per week x 8 weeks x 50% $2,400.00 $ 1,200.00 Visual Arts Trainer - $30 per hour x 4 hours per week x 8 weeks. Sponsored by Institute for Contemporaty Museum $0.00 $ - Performing Arts Trainer - $40 per hour x 6 hours per week x 8 weeks $1,920.00 $ 1,920.00 STEM Entraperunial Training @ approximately $715 per week x 7 weeeks $15,000.00 $ 7,500.00 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 $ 600.00 Creative STEAM and Showcase contractor- $300 per week x 8 week $2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 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 $ 2,640.00 Financial Literacy and supplies @ $300 per week x 8 weeks $2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 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 $77,197.50 $56,767.50 TOTAL CAMP BUDGET COSTS $105,031.99 $74,201.99 Total Camp Budget from other sources = $30,830.00 I