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April 13, 2023
James McQueen
Executive Director
Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
Re: Overtown Youth Center, Inc. (OYC) Youth Internship Program Proposal 2023
Dear Mr. McQueen:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal for the OYC's Youth Internship Program with
the CRA to provide youth with a multitude of opportunities to develop workforce readiness skills
learn career pathways, receive professional mentors, and provide a gateway to a network of
employment providers, increasing their chances for future success and economic self-
sufficiency.
OYC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to uplift South Florida communities by offering
equitable, high -quality programs and assistance. OYC is committed to strengthening
communities by strategically focusing on bridging educational, social, emotional, health, and
economic gaps. We serve more than 3,000 youth and adult community members throughout
southern Florida, and function as a civic influencer and a catalyst for community change through
a comprehensive program framework that blends, academic and vocational services,
healthcare, civic engagement, college and career services, employment assistance, mentoring,
and youth empowerment.
OYC believes that workplace exposure opportunities are integral to the development of
workforce readiness and sustained permanent employment. Since 2016, OYC has provided
more than 500 job and internship placements to 150 youth ages 16-24. Participating in youth
intern/work at OYC program sites and at more than 20 non-profit and business partner worksites
for up to nine weeks during the summer and for year-round placements as possible.
Program Success Story:
A core component of OYC Miami's College and Career Programming includes a series of
workshops focused on job readiness, exposure to career and post -secondary educational
opportunities, and financial literacy. Financial literacy workshops in particular focus on
expanding youth knowledge of core skills that promote long-term economic sustainability such
as budgeting, saving, understanding credit, establishing bank accounts, etc. When youth are
placed in internships/employment opportunities, the OYC team also works closely with youth to
help youth practice some of these financial strategies during their internship/employment
experience.
450 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33136 I Ph: (305) 349-1204 I Fax: (305) 349-1214 I Email: info@oycmiami.org 1 www.oycmiami.org
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Sheyla C. is currently an 11 th-grade student attending Booker T. Washington Senior High School.
She joined OYC during elementary school, attending after -school and summer programming,
and has also been employed through OYC's Youth Internship Program. Sheyla began as a Youth
Worker with OYC in June 2021. During the summer she set her first financial goal and was able
to successfully reach this goal by saving $500 during her summer placement. Over the course
of the next year, Sheyla set two additional financial goals and by Summer 2022 she successfully
saved $2,000 in total. Sheyla shared that "working over the course of the year [she] noticed that
[she] was able to save from attending financial literacy sessions. During each work/internship
experience, [she] decided to increase [her] savings goal to see if [she] can meet or exceed the
amount. Attending sessions taught [her] how to budget and have money for emergencies. OYC
gave [her] experience as a first-time working student. Also, it gave [her] experience working with
students like me".
Requested Support for OYC's Youth Internship Program:
OYC is requesting $86,817.41 to fund this program, which will benefit 20 high school and post -
high students, placing them in full-time summer jobs. The proposed program start date is June
1, 2023, through September 30, 2023. The funds will cover Youth, Ambassadors, and Project
Administrator Hiring Costs, as well as Administrative, Payroll, and Operating Costs.
Tina Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Overtown Youth Center, Inc.
Email: tina.brown@oycmiami.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 16940, Miami, FL, 33101
450 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33136 I Ph: (305) 349-1204 I Fax: (305) 349-1214 I Email: info@oycmiami.org www.oycmiami.org
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www.overtownyouth.org
OYC MIAMI
2023 I YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROPOSAL
OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER
OYC Miami (OYC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to uplift South Florida communities
by offering equitable, high -quality programs and assistance. OYC is committed to strengthening
communities by strategically focusing on bridging educational, social, emotional, health, and
economic gaps.
The agency currently serves more than 3,000 youth and adult community members throughout
southern Florida. OYC functions as a civic influencer and a catalyst for community change for
marginalized South Florida residents and uses a comprehensive program framework that blends,
academic and vocational services, healthcare, civic engagement, college and career services,
employment assistance, mentoring, and youth empowerment. The program provides
comprehensive services to youth ages 5 - 25 and their caregivers and families within Overtown.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
OYC believes that workplace exposure opportunities are integral to the development of
workforce readiness and sustained permanent employment. OYC is now seeking resources to
offset anticipated funding reductions, sustain the College and Career Readiness footprint, and
provide a steady continuum of youth progress towards a living wage in the careers of their choice
and life as positive contributing citizens. Since 2016, OYC has provided more than 500 job and
internship placements to 150 youth ages 16-25. Participating youth work at OYC program sites
and at more than 20 non-profit and business partner worksites for up to nine weeks during the
summer and through year-round placements when possible.
OYC's Youth Internship Program aims to help youth transition successfully from high school into
young adulthood. OYC serves as a resource that provides opportunities for these young adults
to become successful in life via unique exposure experiences. These opportunities give them
access to various employment fields, higher education institutions, technical and trade schools,
etc. Evidence of success is seen as enrolled youth complete the comprehensive, year-round
program, graduate from high school, engage in post -secondary education, and are placed on
temporary and permanent job sites.
This comprehensive career preparation model ensures equitable access to the knowledge and
skills necessary for a successful transition to post -secondary education and the workforce. OYC
has nearly two decades of experience providing direct service to marginalized Miami -Dade
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County residents and is committed to removing barriers to access for the promising youth the
agency serves with a keen eye toward historic and current economic trends.
This program serves Low- to Moderate -Income (LMI) Miami -Dade County youth. LMI is defined
as less than 80% of the HUD Area Median Income for Miami Dade County which is $52,300. Youth
are identified as LMI based upon a census survey revealing 66.9% of the project's enrolled
households have family incomes that are less than 80% of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council (FFIEC) estimated Median Family Income.
Additionally, the enrolled population experiences the following barriers:
• 73% are single -parent households
• 47% of families live below the poverty level (compared to 24% nationally)
• Average household incomes are below $40,000 while the regional cost of living is 11.6%
higher than the national average
• Local high school dropout rates are 9% compared to 3% statewide and 10th-grade
proficiency rates are 16% for English/Language Arts and 15%for Math (Florida Department
of Education, 2022)
• Limited options for high -quality post -secondary preparation and support, lack of safe
recreational spaces, high unemployment, and high substance abuse and crime rates
Youth Employment: Placement in full-time summer jobs
Program Start Date: June 1, 2023
Program End Date: September 30, 2023
Target Population: As a requirement of this funding and to adhere to the Internship Program
standards, youth participating in the program must meet the following criteria:
• 16-25 years of age
O High School Students: 16 to 18 years of age
O Post -Secondary Students: 18 to 25 years of age
• Be a City of Miami resident, residing in Overtown
• Preferably live in a 51% or more LMI (low/moderate income) Census Tract
Purpose:
The purpose of the Youth Internship Program is to provide youth with a safe, well-defined, and
supervised job that allows them to gain valuable work experience. Those eligible to participate
include youth ages 16 through 25. The Provider will be responsible for the direction and control
of the program participants, including:
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A. Following up with Youth Supervisors and Youth Workers to ensure adherence to program
requirements, and removal/termination of participants, if necessary.
B. Approval of the number of hours worked by program participants.
C. Payroll issuance to the program participants.
D. Reporting the program participant's income for payroll; and
E. Adherence with COVID-19 social distancing protocols.
OYC will serve as the agency to provide the expansion and additional job opportunities for youth
residing within the City of Miami respectively, between the ages of 16-25. OYC will serve as the
payroll and overseeing agency for all youth.
Program Elements:
The Youth Internship Program will offer distinctive and unique experiences for participating youth
to earn money, gain valuable skills and understand how they should take care of their financial
future. Youth will participate in one of the following tracts:
1. Civic Engagement Experience: Participate in a civic engagement accelerator learning,
understanding, and working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and
develop the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that
difference.
2. Entrepreneurship Accelerator: Activate their entrepreneurial mindset and build your start-
up skills to create a business and boost career -readiness opportunities. This program will
teach youth how to think like an entrepreneur, test ideas, build a competitive edge, create
a successful marketing plan, and make a profit.
3. Work Experience: Gain real work experience and learn essential job skills. The OYC Job
Shadow/Work Experience will provide the opportunity to work with professional leaders in
non-profit and for -profit organizations in a virtual or face-to-face setting to learn/shadow
day-to-day operations. An on -site work experience will be the preferred work experience.
An Internship Supervisor should be assigned to work with OYC staff to assist with the program
implementation, oversee the day-to-day program activities and provide financial literacy lessons
to program participants.
Partners:
Employer, corporate, and community partnerships are valuable to the success of the program.
These partnerships further enhance the quality of work readiness presentations, financial
education, and job placement/internship opportunities that OYC youth experience with leading
professionals across various industries. For example, during FY 2021-2022, OYC partnered with
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the Louis Vuitton Corporation, Dibia Foundation, Nicklaus Health's Project GEN:ES, Miami Dade
College, Girl Power, and the Affirming Youth Foundation. These collaborations supported
program activities through the promotion of leadership skill development, mentorship, and
career exposure.
SUCCESS STORIES
Sheyla C. is currently an 11th-grade student attending Booker T. Washington Senior High School.
She joined OYC Miami during Elementary School and has not only attended after -school and
summer programming but has also been employed through OYC's youth employment program.
Sheyla began as a Youth Worker with OYC in June 2021. During the summer she set her first
financial goal and was able to successfully reach this goal -saving $500 during her summer
employment experience. Over the next year, Sheyla set two additional financial goals and by the
Summer of 2022, she successfully saved $2,000 in total. Sheyla shared that "working over the
course of the year [she] noticed that [she] was able to save from attending financial literacy
sessions. Each work experience, [she] decided to increase [her] savings goal to see if [she] can
meet or exceed the amount. Attending sessions taught [her] how to budget and have money for
emergencies. OYC gave [her] experience as a first-time working student. Also, it gave [her]
experience working with students like me".
Rodson D. is an OYC Post -High student who interned with OYC In 2022. Following his experience,
he shared:
"Last week was my last day as an intern for OYC. I know that it was a last-minute call, but it would
not have been possible without you all. I have been part of the program since 2017-2018 and it
was a really fun experience for me to see how the organization operates behind the scenes to
ensure that every participant is taken care of. I would like to thank you all for giving me the chance
to get these internship hours. Thank you, Ms. Wallace, for your continued help. There is never a
moment when I reach out to you for help, and you did not try your best. It might not be possible
every time, but you always go above and beyond to help me. I appreciate you! Thank you, Ms.
Brittany, and Ms. Fabiola, for your warm welcome. It was my pleasure to get to know both of you
and thank you for all you do for us participants and the organization in general. I felt included
since my first day of this internship. I was able to participate in staff meetings, met some of OYC's
partners, and also had conversations with Ms. Nicole and co-workers about HR and Finance which
were pretty insightful. I appreciate you all! Lastly, thank you to anyone else involved, it was my
pleasure to work with you all. I will see you all soon and hopefully, you all have some time to come
to my college graduation ceremony next year."
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PROGRAM BUDGET
Line Item
Student Interns
OYC Internship Program Summer 2023
Amount
Requested
$68,000.00
Financial Ambassadors $3,700.00
Payroll Costs - Internships $5,485.05
Total Internship Costs $77,185.05
Program Manager $4,483.20
Payroll Costs - Program $1,015.00
Manager
Total Project Manager $5,498.20
Indirect Costs $4,134.16
Total Costs
$86,817.41
Narrative
"This represents the costs to employ 20 youth and young
adults (ages 16- 25) @ $17 hour x 25 hours per week * 8 weeks
Youth and young adults will be employed during the summer
as well as year-round. Opportunities will include In-
PersonNirtual work experiences with several employment
partners and entrepreneurship work experiences from the
nonprofit, for profit and government industries)"
This represents the costs to employ 1 ambassador
($18.50 per hour * 25 hours week * 8 weeks)
Ambassadors will provide internship oversight and oversee
financial objectives for interns throughout the year.
Financial Ambassadors FICA/MICA @ 7.65%
This represents the costs to employ 1 program manager
($28.02 per hour * 20 hours per week * 8 weeks)
Design, coordination, and implementation of the Year -Round
Internship Program in 2023-2024
Payroll Benefits/ Costs for full time FTE
(FICA, MICA, & Fringe)
This represents 5% indirect costs for managing the program -
i.e., HR, Finance, Auditing, etc.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Tina Brown, Chief Executive Officer
E: tina.brown@oycmiami.org
0: (305) 349-1204
M: (305) 527-2924
Brittany Lambert -Brown, Chief Program
Officer
E: brittany.lambert@oycmiami.org
0: (305) 349-1204
M: (941) 447-0150
Yance Torres, Chief Development Officer
E: yance.torres@oycmiami.org
0: (305) 349-1204
M: (305) 582-8867
OYC MIAMI
E: info@oycmiami.org
0: (305) 349-1204
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 16940
Miami, FL, 33101
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OYC MIAMI PROGRAM DECK
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OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER
PROGRAM DECK
rev. March 2023
FREQUENCY
TYPE OF ACTIVITY
TARGET
GROUP
# SERVED
In -School Services
The Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami) provides in -school services in 12 schools across
Miami Dade County. These services include tracking and monitoring academic
achievement, attendance, and behavior. Additionally, OYC Miami's in -school team serves
as student advocates, mentors and accountability partners for students, parents, and
school administrators.
After School Program Services
OYC Miami offers after school programming during the school year. Students participate
in age -appropriate program activities at OYC's main site and at school partner sites across
these levels: Elementary (K-5th), Middle School (6-8th), and High School (9-12th). During
programming, students receive a hot meal, snacks, academic support, recreation/wellness
activities, enrichment activities (e.g., art, music, performing arts, dance, STEM), exposure
trips, gender -specific sessions focused on social emotional wellness, and college and
career readiness activities. Throughout all program elements, staff focus on bonding and
building strong relationships with students and families and helping each student work
towards their individual goals.
Year -Round
School visits; classroom &
lunch-time monitoring;
collection and monitoring of
school records; support with
parent -teacher conferences
Year -Round
After School Services;
Mentoring; Enrichment;
Academic Support
K-12
K-12
550
550
ENRICHMENT & EXPOSURE
FREQUENCY
TYPE OF ACTMTY
TARGET
GROUP
# SERVED
Inspiring Civic Engagement (ICE)
The ICE initiative was launched in 2022 with a focus on civic engagement curriculum for
middle and high school students consisting of three pillars: 1) Voter Advocacy, 2) Social
Justice and 3) Global Citizenship. OYC Miami will support "ICE" youth leaders in building
a student -led, trusting, strong, and positive team culture while enabling them in creating
and understanding the "ICE" culture and understanding the value of being a part of
Arts, Culture, Enrichment & Exposure
One of OYC Miami's fundamental beliefs is that every child has a gift and a talent. OYC
provides enrichment programming like art, music, dance, and history classes. Additionally,
OYC Miami believes that exposure is the catalyst for youth development and is a key
element for students reaching their full potential. OYC Miami offers field trip opportunities
that include theatrical plays, musicals, sports events, movies, nature trips, leadership trips,
service -learning trips, and other outings to broaden their perspectives; as well as provide
students opportunities that are not afforded to them.
OYC Miami specifically focuses on providing enrichment opportunities for youth in the
visual and performing arts as art uses the power of words, images, and movement to
communicate feelings and to evoke feelings in others. Art -related enrichment activities
include dance, music, spoken word/poetry, drama, photography, painting, drawing,
sculpture, and more. Instructors and community partners lead enrichment sessions with
students through high -quality instruction and help prepare students for showcases, art
installations, and/or professionally produced performances. Students are encouraged to
participate in a variety of art mediums throughout the year in order to express themselves
through creative outlets. Field trips (exposure trips) supplement these experiences as
students may be able to attend special events and visit venues that promote art and
culture.
STEAM Initiatives
OYC Miami offers STEAM activities for 100% of its students to bridge exposure gaps,
career gaps, and industry -specific gaps based on ethnicity, gender and/or sexual
orientation. Offerings include but are not limited to Robotics, Genetic Studies, Project -
Based Learning, Computer Science. Nature Studies, Engineering, Digital Arts and Design,
Visual Arts and Performing Arts, Culinary, Aviation Studies, etc. The STEAM programming
allows students to utilize elements of thinking and doing simultaneously. Family STEAM
Nights are also offered to engage caregivers in STEAM learning with their students.
Year -Round
Civic Engagement Workshops;
Community Service Projects;
Community Engagement
Year -Round
Enrichment Activities and
Exposure Trips
Year -Round
Hands-on learning activities
6-12;
Families
300
K-12
K-12;
Families
550
550
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TARGET
GROUP
# SERVED
OYC Miami Summer Program
During the Summer Program, OYC Miami students engage in full day programming
inclusive of academic support, character -building activities, community service, physical
fitness, visual and performing arts, STEM enrichment, social emotional wellness activities,
college and career readiness activities, and a variety of field trips to venues youth would
not otherwise have the opportunity to experience. High school students prepare for
college entrance exams, apply for college, visit local colleges/universities/technical
schools, and attend financial literacy workshops during the summer months. Eligible youth
also have the opportunity for full time summer employment through OYC Miami
collaborations with multiple community partners.
Honey Shine Mentoring Program
Honey Shine Inc. was founded in 2002 by Tracy Wilson Mourning and began as a
volunteer -led mentoring program that aimed to expose girls from underserved
communities to healthy lifestyles and to encourage the balancing of mind, body, and soul.
As the need in the community increased, along with an increasing number of girls, Honey
Shine formalized into a 501c3 to provide direct services to girls through afterschool
programming, "Aspire to Shine" empowerment workshops, and summer programming.
In 2020, Honey Shine Inc. programming merged with OYC Miami, and Honey Shine is now
the gender -specific programming component for OYC Miami. Honey Shine Programming
takes place after school and during full day programming and/or weekend activities.
Honey Shine programming is designed to enrich the lives of our Honey Bugs through
S.E.L.F. (STEAM, Empowerment, Literacy, and Fitness) enrichment activities.
Camp Honey Shine
Camp Honey Shine is a signature component of the Honey Shine mentoring program
experience offering girls in grades K-12 with a high -quality, 7-week summer program
through full -day programming Monday through Friday. Camp Honey Shine is designed
to enrich the lives of our Honey Bugs through S.E.L.F. (STEAM, Empowerment, Literacy,
and Fitness) enrichment activities. Camp Honey Shine also provides an environment for
Honey Bugs to:
• Build social emotional wellness, physical, and cognitive skills
. Develop values and a positive sense of self-worth
. Develop their voice
. Explore their direction in life through exposure to diverse enrichment activities
including but not limited to dance, art, swimming, spoken word, literacy, health and
wellness activities, character development, STEAM sessions, college and career
readiness activities, and educational and culturally relevant field trips
Camp Honey Shine is hosted annually at the Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart and
OYC Miami. All camp activities place a strong emphasis on social emotional wellness
(SEW) with staff and community partners serving as role models and fostering a safe,
supportive environment.
Band of Brothers Programming
Band of Brothers (B.O.B.) is a gender -specific initiative that was envisioned as several staff
at OYC realized the need for mentorship specific to males served through OYC
programming. In 2020, an OYC student lost his life to gun violence and staff reflected on
the challenges associated with the how the power of negative influences on the "street"
can outweigh positive influences on youth even when surrounded by consistent, positive
role models.
The B.O.B. vision is to expose young men to numerous resources and opportunities that
will aid in their educational and social development and empower them to become
positive contributing citizens (PCC). This vision is supported through the provision of
mentorship, workshops, program activities (year-round), and special events that support
the needs of the students in areas such as character development, self-esteem
enhancement, college, and career readiness, understanding their culture and history, self-
identity, combating negative influences, and creating a community of male support.
7 weeks
(Monday— Friday)
Summer Program
Year -Round
Gender -Specific Initiative;
STEAM; Empowerment;
Literacy; Fitness; Social
Emotional Wellness
7 weeks
(Monday— Friday)
Summer Camp
Year -Round
Special Events/Activities
Gender -Specific Initiative;
Empowerment; Mentoring;
Social Emotional Wellness
K-12
K-12
K-12
K-12
550
275
125
275
For more information visit: www.overtownyouth.org/our-programs/
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FREQUENCY
TYPE OF ACTIVITY
TARGET
GROUP
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EDEN Place Family Resource Center
The United Way EDEN Place Program (Educate, Develop Empower, Nurture) powered by
OYC Miami is an optional, educational Family Resource Center that provides free,
comprehensive services to parents and/or caregivers to help them better understand their
children's schooling and broader development, connects them to resources and
empowers them to advocate for their children's future success. Services include:
• Monthly Parent workshops/meetings focused on positive parenting, health/wellness,
financial sustainability, academic supports, etc.
• One-to-one assistance
• School advocacy
• Family coaching
• Parenting strategies and supports
• Child behavior support
• Social skills training
• Application assistance
• Health insurance enrollment
• Food distribution
• Employment assistance/job placement and success coaching
• Information and referrals to access community resources
Neat Stuff Program
Since 1995, Neat Stuff served more than 6,000 children annually by connecting children
and their advocates to a variety of sponsors and donors who provided new clothing,
accessories, shoes, school items, baby items, toys, and special assistance at no charge to
agencies or families. In 2018, OYC Miami assumed the role of revitalizing and expanding
the impact of Neat Stuff while continuing the operation of these distribution services.
Positive Parenting Program
OYC Miami delivers an 8-session, evidence -based positive parenting program to groups
of parents/caregivers with children ages 5-12 years old. This program is designed to offer
parents a toolbox of ideas and strategies that aid them in supporting their child across
their developmental milestones and in having a greater understanding of positive
parenting skills that can be utilized in a wide range of parenting situations.
Digital Skills for Life Program
OYC Miami delivers an 8-session, digital learning curriculum for adults to gain greater
digital literacy skills on topics such as hardware, software, internet connection and
mechanics, safety while searching, professional communication, social media, personal
and academic apps, and safety and children's use of apps.
Support available daily on
weekdays
Care Coordination /
Information & Referral /
Success Coaching
Support available daily on
weekdays
Assistance with clothing,
accessories, shoes, school
items, baby items, toys, and
similar resources as available.
Year -Round
Parenting Education Groups
Year -Round
Digital Skills Training
Adults &
Families
Students &
Families
Parents/
Caregivers
100+
families
More
Than 550
Families
60 Adults
Adults 60 Adults
ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
FREQUENCY
TYPE OF ACTIVITY
TARGET
GROUP
# SERVED
EWE
IE2ICollege, Career and Vocational Programming
IE2 is an initiative designed to expose students as early as Kindergarten to college, career,
and vocational concepts. OYC Miami's goal is to ensure that by 11th grade every high
school participant has declared a post -high path and by the end of OYC Miami's program
term (age 25) that there is a high probability of success ensuring that participants can
sustain themselves and their families from an economic perspective. IE2's programming
includes a professional speaker series, test preparation services, leadership program
opportunities, college, career and vocational tours and experiences.
Year-round College and Career Readiness programming is provided to promising youth
residing in marginalized communities with the goal of increasing their knowledge of
college and career options, providing jobs and internships, improving financial literacy,
and promoting civic engagement.
Summer Jobs Connect (SJC)
SJC is a summer employment program focused on providing students ages 14-25 with
work experience in corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors to expose them to
various careers, increase soft skills, expand their network, and strengthen their financial
literacy skills.
Year -Round
Learning Activities and
Sessions
Summer
Workforce Readiness;
Internships
K-25
14-25
550
150
For more information visit: www.overtownyouth.org/our-programs/
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ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Financial Literacy
Grounded in the belief that regardless of background or income level, financially informed
individuals are better able to take control of their circumstances, improve their quality of
life, and ensure a more stable future for themselves and their families, our mission at OYC
is to provide individuals with a financial literacy foundation that will encourage educated
financial decision making through every stage of life.
OYC Miami financial literacy programs will be delivered to students, young adults ages
18-25, and family members of all ages. OYC Miami provides financial literacy programs in
collaboration with multiple partners to include helping kids explore and learn concepts
critical to real -world success. Concepts taught include summer jobs connect
programming, budgeting, goal setting, investing, homeownership, etc.
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FREQUEN
TYPE OF ACTMTY
Year -Round
Learning Activities and
Sessions
Latinos In Finance Program
OYC Miami provides a 6-week bilingual banker training program. The program is aimed
at providing workforce development training to job seekers in order to help enhance their
opportunities to transition into employment opportunities in banking or finance Year -Round
industries. A 14-module curriculum is utilized with each training cohort that covers Industry -specific, job training
personal finance, job readiness, customer service and communication skills, and banking
sector essentials. In addition, OYC Miami staff provide participants with assistance in
reviewing and revising their resumes, job searches, and mock interview sessions.
TARGET
GROUP
# SERVED
K-25 &
Adults
650
Adults 45
HEALTH &WELLNESS
FREQUENCY
TYPE OF ACTIVITY
TARGET
GROUP
# SERVED
Social -Emotional Wellness (SEW)
Gender -specific, social -emotional learning sessions are provided in small group settings
as a foundational basis to foster wellness to ensure that students learn skills necessary for
developing self-awareness, self-control and interpersonal skills that are vital for school,
work, and life success. Strong SEW skills help students and caregivers cope with
challenges and thrive academically, professionally, and socially. This program integrates
OYC Miami's Honey Shine and Band of Brothers components with topics focused on self-
esteem, character development, self -love, understanding one's culture and history, life
skills, etiquette, financial health, and college and career readiness.
Health and Wellness Services
OYC Miami prides itself on creating opportunities to foster healthy lifestyles for both
children and families. OYC incorporates health and wellness in school through mental
health and wellness check -ins; afterschool through physical and recreational programs like
through fitness, sports, free play, music, dance, and arts programming; as well as
nutritional culinary programs and healthy food options that are offered through our
breakfast, lunch, and dinner programs. During the Summer, OY Miami ensures that 100%
of all its students receive basic health screenings such as annual wellness visits/physicals,
vision, and dental screenings, as well as EKG screenings. OYC collaborates with key
healthcare stakeholders to narrow health gaps for children and families.
Movement is integrated into daily program activities including enrichment activities that
integrate elements of physical wellness in addition to skills building in other areas (e.g.,
dance, drama). In addition, indoor and outdoor activities will be made available that
promote fitness, cooperative play, the integration of physical and mental wellness (e.g.,
martial arts, yoga, etc.), positive health routines, recreational activities that promote fun
and teamwork, swimming (during summer programming), gardening activities, and
exposure to a variety of sports.
Food and Nutrition Program
OYC Miami provides hot nutritious meals to over 500 students daily. This program is to
combat hunger, childhood obesity and to promote healthy eating. Additionally, this
program supports families and other siblings at home in need of food.
Year -Round
Interactive sessions
Year -Round
Daily recreational
programming
Annual Health Screenings
Year -Round
Daily Catered Food Service
K-12
K-12
K-12
550
550
550
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ANEX B.
OYC MIAMI POST HIGH DATA
INSPIRE I EMPOWER I ENRICH I EXPOSE
OYC POST HIGH DATA
As of 2022
OYC supports post -secondary youth by monitoring their progress from ages 18 until they are 25 years old. Post -
High students are provided with career exposure, job interview skills classes, and access to resources such as
counseling, scholarships, and transportation. These promising young adults often return to OYC as speakers,
mentors, and instructors.
Class of 2022 — Total Scholarships: $437,713
111 College Enrollment Status
2-year degree
32
4-year degree
61
Technical Certification
2
Graduated
39
Gainfully Employed
54
Total
188
Degrees
Associate in Arts (AA)
17
Associate in Science (AS)
1
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
20
Bachelor's & Master's Degree
1
Bachelor of Science (BS)
3
Certificate
10
Total
52
Top Sd Go
Bethune Cookman University (BCU) Attending
4
Bethune Cookman University (BCU) Graduates
3
FAMU Attending
12
FAMU Graduates
4
FIU Attending
11
FIU Graduates
4
FSU Attending
4
FSU Graduates
3
MDC Attending
37
MDC Fire Academy Graduates
44
MDC Graduate
9
New World School of the Arts (NWv,)(UF)Graduates
3
Tennessee State University (TSU) Attending
3
Total
52
High School Graduates
CPH* 5
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
22
37
2017 — 3
2016
2015
2014 — 4
2013 5
2012 5
2011
2010 ■ 1
6
6
7
23
23
41
College Enrollment Status
• 4-year degree
• Gainfully Employed
• Graduated
• 2-year degree
• Technical Certification
1%
TSU
NWSA
M DC
FSU
FIU
FAM U
BCU
9
11 4
12 4
Top Schools
53
■ Attending • Graduates
*Community Post High
OYC Class of 2022 Data
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