HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-23-0036 BackupSoutheast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
Work Trainin,g/Economic Development/Youth Proorammi,,R/Art &Culture
Grant Application
Effective July 1, 2023
Program Policies and Procedures
I. Purpose
The Job/Work Training Grant is designed to assist service providers funding to address all actions
affecting the Redevelopment Area by providing employment options that should be located within
the redevelopment area neighborhoods to accommodate those residents within the redevelopment
area who wish to reduce dependence on automobiles and long commutes.
Service providers must be able to offer basic financial literacy training, job training, education, and
other supportive services for people with extremely low incomes that cannot qualify for home
ownership.
Program Goals:
• Create Jobs within the Community.
• Promote & Market the Community as a Cultural & Entertainment Destination.
• Improve the Quality of Life for Residents
• Promote Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovations
The Economic Development Grant is designed to assist for -profit small businesses located in the
Redevelopment Area by providing capital for start-up funding, asset building, scaling, and the
likeness, for for -profit entities that would otherwise be scarce with investment resources.
Businesses must be able to show full competency in their business plan, bookkeeping, accounting,
etc.; must show a level of equity from other sources, including internally; and must show utmost
compliance in the structure of their business. For profit entity owners must come in with the
understanding that the intention of this grant partnership is to not create a perpetual dependence on
redevelopment funds.
Program Goals:
• Expand the Tax Base using Public -Private Principles
• Create Jobs within the Community
• Promote & Market the Commnunity as a Cultural & Entertainment Destination
• Improve the Quality of Life for Residents
• Promote Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovations
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The Youth Programming Grant is designed to assist service providers in funding initiatives that are
catered specifically to the under 18 demographics in the Redevelopment Area. These programs can
encompass a wide variety of services — including but not limited to trainings, educational
opportunities, field trips, internships, etc.
Service providers of this category are expected to provide a safe and fostering environment for the
local youth and be earnest in catering to a young population that is indeed located in the
Redevelopment Area.
Program Goals:
• Create Jobs within the Community
• Promote & Market the Community as a Cultural & Entertainment Destination
• Improve the Quality of Life for Residents
• Promote Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovations
• Foster Safe Community Initiatives
The Art and Culture Grant is designed to assist service providers helping to promote, explore, and
preserve the unique and historical sociocultural value of the Redevelopment Area.
Service providers must be able to display consistency with a set of program goals in event creation,
outreach, and turnout, particularly via a hyper focus on the local population of the redevelopment
area and their participation; as well as earnestly and generally align with the Redevelopment Goals
as stated in the following.
Program Goals:
• Preserve Historic Buildings & Community Heritage
• Expand the Tax Base using Public -Private Principles
• Create Jobs within the Community
• Promote & Market the Community as a Cultural & Entertainment Destination
• Improve the Quality of Life for Residents
• Foster Safe Community Initiatives
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Location:
The legal description of the Redevelopment Area is physically defined as beginning near the southeast
comer of Lummus Park; at the southwest corner of the intersection of NW 2nd Street and NW 3rd
Court; continue north to the north side of NW 5th Street; then west along the north side of NW 5th
Street to the east side of NW 7th Avenue; then north along the east side of NW 7th Avenue to the
north side of NW 22nd Street; then east along the north side of NW 22nd Street to the east side of NW
5th Avenue; then south on the east side of NW 5th Avenue to the North Side of NW 22nd Street; then
east on the north side of NW 22nd Street to the west side of NW 2nd Avenue; then north on the west
side of NW 2nd Avenue to the north side of NW 22nd Street; then east on the north side of NW 22nd
Street to the east side of NW 1st Place; then south on the east side of NW 1st Place to the north side of
NW 14th Street; then east along the north side of NW l4th Street to the east side of NW 1st Avenue;
then south along the east side of NW 1st Avenue to the southern edge of the I-395 ROW; then east
along the southern edge of the I-395 ROW to the western side of Biscayne Boulevard; then south
along the west side of Biscayne Boulevard to the north side of NE 5th Street; then west along the
north side of NE 5th Street to the west side of North Miami Avenue; then south along the west side of
North Miami Avenue to the north side of NW 1st Street; then west along the north side of NW 1st
Street past NW 1st Avenue, to include properties abutting the west side of NW 1st Avenue; then north
along the western edge of said properties to the north side of NW 5th Street; then west along the north
side of NW 5th Street to the east side of NW 3rd Avenue; then south along the east side of NW 3rd
Avenue to the south side of NW 2nd Street; then west along the south side of NW 2nd street to the
southwest corner of the intersection of NW 2nd Street and NW 3rd Court. A map of the CRA
boundaries can be found at: https://experienceovertown.com/cramap/
II. General Provisions
The funding assistance provided under the grant program is intended to be on a reimbursement
basis. The CRA has the exclusive authority to determine funding distribution and to approve or
deny Grant applications based on its determination as to the benefits to the Southeast Overtown /
Parkwest CRA produced by requested proposals.
The SEOPW CRA may impose any conditions of approval it deems suitable to protect the
interests of the agency, including a duly executed contract.
Applicant Criteria:
• Must be an established restaurant, retail business or eligible business and/or organization for
a minimum of twelve months in a consecutive year within the Southeast Overtown/ Parkwest
CRA boundaries.
• Must be able to justify assistance through the financial growth of the business and its
competitiveness in the marketplace.
• Business owners will be required to complete an initial consultation with the Overtown
Business Resource Center (OBRC) to develop the most effective growth strategy and
appropriation of grant funding.
• If the applicant is seeking payroll assistance, employees must be W-2, as defined by the
CRA, whose wages are reported to the state and federal govermnent. No more than one of
the two required full-time equivalent positions may be occupied either by the owner of the
business/organization receiving the grant, or by an employee who is related to the owner of
the business/organization receiving the grant. Payroll expenses must also not exceed 20%
of the requested budget.
Applicants are encouraged to speak with SEOPW CRA staff to discuss their project
qualifications and eligibility for reimbursement under the Program before applying. The OBRC,
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in partnership with the CRA, will make a final recommendation on the eligible expenses.
III. Criteria Considered
Criteria considered when reviewing applications include, but are not limited to:
a. Compatibility with development plan(s) and guidelines, e.g.,SEOPWCRA
Redevelopment Plan.
b. The use of the business.
C. The applicant's business or operational plan and financial stability.
d. The amount of private resources invested in the project;
e. Additional grant funding from other sources
IV. Eligible Expenses
a. Directly related to the proposal.
b. specifically and clearly detailed in the proposal budget.
c. incurred or paid within the Grant Period during the fiscal year.
V. Ineligible Expenses
a. Expenses incurred or obligated outside of the grant period.
b. Costs associated with bad debts, contingencies (money set aside for possible
expenses), fines and penalties, interest, taxes (does not include payroll
taxes), depreciation and other financial costs including bank fees and
charges and credit card fees
VI. Ineligible Businesses
The following businesses will not be considered for funding by the Program:
a. Businesses operating outside of the Redevelopment area.
b. Businesses operating inside of the Redevelopment area for less than six months.
c. For payroll requests, businesses with no W-2 employee or report employee wages
d. Any business that is a non -conforming use as determined by the SEOPW CRA
VII. Funding Guidelines
The SEOPW CRA shall not make advance payments to the Grantee or Grantee's vendors for
services not performed or for goods, materials, or equipment which have not been delivered to the
Grantee for use in connection with the Program.
Program assistance is available based on a first -come, first -serve basis, according to program
eligibility, application completeness and the availability of funds.
There is no guarantee that funding will be available for every application submitted, including
those that meet the required criteria. The SEOPWCRA reserves the right to stipulate guidelines
for reimbursement.
Assistance from the SEOPW CRA Grant program, at the sole discretion of the SEOPWCRA,
may be combined with subsidies from other public or private programs. Assistance from other
sources may serve as SEOPWCRA's required matching funds although expenses covered under
other CRA programs are not eligible. Funding for approved projects may be carried out from
one fiscal year to the next at the sole discretion of the SEOPW CRA.
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VIII. Application Checklist
Every application package must include the following items before it will be processed and
considered for approval:
• Signed and completed application form.
• Statement of Work Document
• Project Proposal
• Detailed Project Budget
• City of Miami and Miami -Dade County business licenses
• Articles of Incorporation from the State of Florida.
• Detailed budget for entire project including detailed breakdown of the budget.
NOTE: Changes to application and budget may be required after consultation.
IX. Application Processing Procedure
The SEOPWCRA will adhere to the following procedural steps when processing applications for
assistance for grant. Applicants are free to discuss the application process with staff prior to
applying.
1. Applicant completes application and submits it to SEOPWCRA staff, along
with completed checklist items.
2. SEOPWCRA staff reviews the submitted application package for eligibility
and completeness.
3. Applicant meets with OBRC for project review.
4. SEOPW CRA staff may bring eligible and complete application packages to the
SEOPW CRA Executive Team for input and recommendations for funding based
on criteria outlined in Section III.
5. SEOPW CRA staff bring application packages that have received recommendations
for funding to the SEOPW CRA Board for approval.
6. SEOPW CRA staff provides a written notification to applicants of approval or
denialoffunding. If funding is denied, the reason(s) will be stated in the written
notification.
It is anticipated that application packages will be reviewed and presented to the Southeast
Overtown/ Park West CRA Executive Team within approximately 45 days after receipt by staff.
Those applications receiving funding recommendations will be presented to the SEOPW CRA
Board for approval.
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X. Commencement and Completion
All work must be completed within the Fiscal Year period of the application approval. If work
has not been completed within the fiscal year period, funds will be put back into SEOPW CRA
program account and reassigned to other projects.
The SEOPW CRA Grants are contingent upon funding availability and CRA approval and are
not to be construed as an entitlement or right of an applicant. Programs in the Redevelopment
area are not eligible for SEOPW CRA funded programs when such funding conflicts with the
goals expressed in the SEOPW CRA Community Redevelopment Plan.
I have read completely and understand the program, including the application guidelines and
grant reimbursement process.
Applicant Name: Kathleen Michel
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Applicant Signature: Kathleen Michel (Jun 26, 202314:34 EDT)
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Date: 06/26/2023
SEOPW CRA Grant APPLICATION
Date of Application: 06/26/2023
Indicate the type of Grant Applying for (Work Training/Economic Development/Youth
Programming/Art &Culture):
Work Training / Youth Programming
1. Name of Business/Organization requesting funding:
Miami Dade College [The Hospitality Institute]
2. Address of Business/Organization requesting funding:
Wolfson Campus, 300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132
3. Total Funding Amount Requested:
$225,000 (Year 2 of 4)
4. Name of Applicant/Authorized Representative:
Kathleen Michel
5. Phone: 305-237-3438
Email: kmichel@mdc.edu
Fax: N/A
6. How many jobs will be created with grant funding for residents within the
Redevelopment Area?
TBD
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7. How many employment opportunities will be provided to residents within the
Redevelopment Area?
All participants that complete a training will have access to employment
assistance through MDC, MDC Works, and their affiliates.
8. How many training courses will be provided to residents within the Redevelopment
Area?
Overtown residents will have access to all training programs
provided by the Hospitality Institute, including but not limited
to the trainings outlined in the statement of work.
9. Identify the name(s) of the training certifications that will be provided to residents
within the Redevelopment Area once completion of course?
MDC Certificate of Completion. Upon receiving a passing score on the
certificate examinations, residents may also acquire the certifications listed
in the statement of work.
10. How many Job Fairs will be conducted for program participants monthly?
Participants will have access to attend regular job fairs planned by
the MDC Works Department, which vary in the number of job fairs
conducted per semester.
11. How will the program affect residents after completion?
Residents will have obtained competencies and skills for entry into
the workforce in hospitality and culinary industries.
Applicant/ Authorized Representative Name: Kathleen Michel
Applicant Signature: Kathleen Michel
Print Name: Kathleen Michel
Date: 06/26/2023
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Part II: Project Narrative - Provide a SEOPW CRA Statement
of Work (SOW) Document:
Below are the nine parts required for the statement of work.
• Step 1: Write the Introduction: Explain what work will be accomplished by your
program and who is involved. This forms the baseline for the entire project/grant.
• Step 2: Identify the Project Purpose: Establish a purpose statement and answer the
basic questions of what are the goals, deliverables, and objectives.
• Step 3: Identify the Scope of Work: Determine the process that will be used to
complete the work including. The scope should include time, results, and general
steps for accomplishment.
• Step 4: Identify Work Location: Choose all locations where the project members
might and will have to perform all tasks in the Statement of Work. Remember, to
acquire funding from SEOPW CRA services are required to be within the SEOPW
CRA Boundaries.
• Step 5: Develop the Tasks: Break the project down into more detailed tasks to
include all the main deliverables, milestones, phases, and key tasks (Be specific)
• Step 6: Identify the Milestones: Based on grant start and finish date identify all the
major milestones in between.
• Step 7: Identify Goals that will be accomplished: Based pm grant start and finish
date identify major goals that will be accomplished quarterly.
• Step 8: Identifv the Deliverables: List each deliverable, show when it is due, and
describe them in detail. Provide as much detail in this step.
• Step 9: Identifv Grants Applied to for Additional Funding and Status: List grants
your organization has applied to/intend on applying to for additional funding and
support.
• Step 10: Provide Monthly Calendar/Schedule: Start with all the steps/tasks the
project needs to accomplish then create a realistic schedule around that. The
schedule should include each major deliverable and when and the order it needs to
get done. Add all the management -related milestones including kickoff, reviews,
development, trainings, implementation, testing, and project closeout/acceptance.
Part III: Provide Proposal and Detailed Budget
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Miami Dade
College
Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus
The Hospitality Institute
Southeast Overtown / Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
Statement of Work
2023-2024
Introduction:
The Hospitality Institute (HI) will connect Overtown residents to Miami's hospitality and
culinary industry through no cost education and training opportunities.
Project Purpose:
To improve the quality of life for students of promise through targeted and customized
workforce training, certification, and gainful employment supported by holistic services to
enable sustainability.
Scope of Work:
The Hospitality Institute strives to stay current by developing innovative trainings to meet
new and emerging industry trends and issues. HI offers a variety of training programs to
instruct and certify participants in entry-level hospitality and culinary skills, with the
added components of customer service, job readiness, life skills, and hands-on training. HI
also offers ongoing employment support, case management and mentoring to participants
by providing communications on job opportunities, assisting with resumes and job
applications, hosting practice interview sessions, customized trainings, and additional
outside partnerships.
Scope of Services - Training Options
Advanced Culinary Skills Training @ MDC
This class was created with the purpose of providing students with the necessary skills and
knowledge to successfully complete the training and obtain a job in the culinary field
and/or continue their education at Miami Dade College. Students will learn to integrate
industry vocabulary, terminology, knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in
food service during this 4-week secondary foundational course. In this lab course, students
will reinforce the skills they learned in Basic Culinary Skills, Kitchen Cook Employment, or
Food Production 1.
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Tasks:
Students are taught:
- cooking methods
knife skills
applied principles of cooking techniques
portion control
- work plans
organization and production schedules
- stock and sauce making
modern cooking methods
use of applicable equipment
regional and nutritional cooking
Milestones:
- Orientation
ServSafe Manager Examination
Buffet Preparation & Completion Ceremony
Deliverables:
Students will learn to integrate industry vocabulary, terminology, knowledge, skills, and
practices required for careers in food service by the end of the program.
Course Schedule:
- Week One:
o Orientation
o National Restaurant Association ServSafe Manager Review & Examination
Week Two:
o Kitchen Equipment Overview, Cleaning & Maintenance, Knife Skills, Stocks,
Sauces & Soups
- Week Three:
o Asian Cuisine, Seafood, Starches, Cooking Techniques, Dining Room Service
- Week Four:
o BBQ, Baking & Desserts, Plating & Buffet Preparation
o Completion Ceremony
Kitchen Cook Employment Training
Based on American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) curriculum, including
basic culinary skills instruction, food preparation, hands-on culinary lab training, food
safety and sanitation training, culinary terminology, knife skills, customer service and
employability skills. Participants receive a Miami Dade College Certificate of Completion,
Safe Staff Food Handler Certification and Kitchen Cook Certification upon achieving a
passing grade on the examinations.
Tasks
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Students are taught:
- basic culinary skills instruction
- food preparation
hands-on culinary lab training
food safety and sanitation training
culinary terminology
knife skills
customer service
- employability skills
Milestones
Orientation
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Safe Staff Food Handler Examination
Kitchen Cook Examination
Buffett Preparation & Completion Ceremony
Deliverables
Miami Dade College Certificate of Completion
Florida Restaurant Lodging Association Safe Staff Food Handler Certification (must
earn passing score on exam)
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Kitchen Cook Certification (must
earn passing score on exam)
Dual Enrollment at Booker T. Washington
Dual enrollment is a program that allows eligible high school students currently attending
Booker T. Washington to simultaneously enroll in college course(s). The credits that
students earn at MDC count toward high school graduation and can be applied to a college
degree or certificate. Four dual enrollment classes will be offered to Booker T. Washington
students in 2022-2024.
Tasks
The Rooms Divisions Specialist College Credit Certificate is designed to prepare students
with a theoretical and practical foundation for a successful career in the lodging industry.
Students enrolled in this certificate are prepared for positions such as Front Desk Agent,
Guest Relations Agent, or Reservation Clerk. Credits earned can be applied to an Associate
in Science degree in Hospitality Management, which is fully transferable to public
universities within the state of Florida. Booker T. Washington students can choose to enroll
in the following dual enrollment college credit courses offered during the 2022-2023
academic school year:
HFT 1000 Introduction to Hospitality 3.00 credits
HFT 1300 Executive Housekeeping 3.00 credits
HFT 2410 Front Office Procedures and Lodging Operations 4.00 credits
HFT 1949 Co-op Work-study Internships I 3.00 credits
Milestones
Dual enrollment students from Booker T. Washington High School will review curriculum
corresponding to the MDC hospitality course of choice.
Deliverables
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College credits earned at MDC count toward high school graduation and can be
applied to a college degree or certificate.
Credits earned can be applied to an Associate in Science degree in Hospitality
Management, which is fully transferable to public universities within the state of
Florida.
Camp Hope MDC
Camp Hope is a 4-week long summer camp for Booker T. Washington high school students
held at the Wolfson Campus. The first Camp Hope at MDC was held in June 2017 and is
designed to have a positive impact on the lives of young people. Camp Hope at MDC's hope -
based curriculum provides hospitality and culinary training, college and career
preparation, job readiness and life skills workshops, and interactive activities including a
campus tour, field trips, industry guest speakers and hands-on training.
Tasks
Camp Hope's (June 20-July 14, 2023) hope -based curriculum provides:
- hospitality and culinary training
college and career preparation
job readiness and life skills workshops
- interactive activities including:
o campus tour
o field trips
o industry guest speakers
o hands-on training
Milestones
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold Examination
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Safe Staff Food Handler Examination
Deliverables
Miami Dade College Certificate of Completion
Once a passing score is earned, students receive industry certifications for:
o American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold
o Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Safe Staff Food Handler
Examination
Resumes
Food Truck Enterprise & Operations Training
This 14-week program provides training in entrepreneurship, food truck business
operations, safety and sanitation, restaurant service, customer service, employability skills
plus site visits to food truck venues and manufacturers. Participants receive a Miami Dade
College Certificate of Completion and industry recognized certifications in ServSafe
Manager, Restaurant Server and Guest Service Gold upon achieving a passing grade on the
examinations. Expert consultants guided the students step-by-step in the development of
comprehensive business food truck plans.
Tasks
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Training is provided in:
- entrepreneurship
- food truck business operations
safety and sanitation
- restaurant service
customer service
employability skills
- site visits to:
o food truck venues
o manufacturers
step-by-step development of comprehensive business food truck plan
Milestones
- Orientation
- National Restaurant Association ServSafe Manager Examination
American Hotel & Lodging Association Restaurant Server Examination
American Hotel & Lodging Association Guest Service Gold Examination
Completion Ceremony
Deliverables
- Orientation
Once a passing score is earned, students receive industry certifications for:
o National Restaurant Association ServSafe Manager
o American Hotel Lodging & Educational Institute Restaurant Server
o American Hotel Lodging & Educational Institute Guest Service Gold
- Business Food truck plan
- Miami Dade College Certificate of Completion
Lotus House Hospitality Training @ MDC
The Hospitality Institute is actively working with Lotus House to finalize a customized 2-
week Guest Service Specialist Training for clients residing at the facility in Overtown. This
course consists of 40 hours of instruction in Guestroom Attendant, Restaurant Server and
Guest Service Gold training to improve employability in the hospitality industry for Lotus
House residents.
Tasks
Students will review the curriculum for the following American Hotel & Lodging
Educational Institute (AHLEI) examinations:
Guest Room Attendant
Guest Service Gold
Restaurant Server
Students will also receive hands-on training corresponding to all aforementioned
examinations within Miami Dade College's Simulated Hotel Learning Lab.
Milestones
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Week 1:
Orientation
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guestroom Attendant Examination
Week 2:
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Restaurant Server Examination
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold Examination
Completion Ceremony
Deliverables
Once a passing score (70%) is earned, students receive industry certifications for:
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guestroom Attendant Certification
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Restaurant Server Certification
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold Certification
Hotel Property Specialist Training
The Hotel Property Specialist Training will offer hands-on and classroom training in basic
maintenance skills, workplace safety, hospitality operations, employability skills and
customer service.
Students who complete the training will receive a Miami Dade College Certificate of
Completion and industry recognized Maintenance Employee certification and Guest Service
Gold certification (upon successfully completing the required exams) plus job placement
assistance.
The Hotel Property Specialist Training consists of a total of 4 weeks / 80 hours of
instruction. Classes are taught by experienced Miami Dade College instructors and expert
industry trainers.
Tasks
Students will review the curriculum for the following American Hotel & Lodging
Educational Institute (AHLEI) examinations:
Guest Service Gold
- Maintenance Employee
Students will also receive hands-on training corresponding to all aforementioned
examinations.
Milestones
Week 1:
- Orientation
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Week 2:
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold Examination
Week 3:
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Maintenance Employee
Examination
Week 4:
Completion Ceremony
Deliverables
Once a passing score (70%) is earned, students receive industry certifications for:
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Maintenance Employee
Certification
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold Certification
Customized Trainings
Based on American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) curriculum, including
basic culinary skills instruction, food preparation, hands-on culinary lab training, food
safety and sanitation training, culinary terminology, knife skills, customer service and
employability skills. Participants receive a Miami Dade College Certificate of Completion,
Safe Staff Food Handler Certification and Kitchen Cook Certification upon achieving a
passing grade on the examinations.
Work Locations:
Miami Dade College, Miami Culinary Institute
415 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33132
Miami Dade College, Miami Hospitality Center
485 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33132
Booker T. Washington Senior High School
1200 NW 6th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
Lotus House
217 NW 15th Street
Miami, FL 33136
*All Virtual Classes are held via Zoom
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Grants Applied to:
The Hospitality Institute was awarded funding from Camillus House for Kitchen Cook 101,
Camillus YOUniversity, and Somerville Housing Training. We are in conversation with and
exploring potential trainings for AGAPE (a women's shelter in Homestead).
Monthly Calendar/Schedule Milestones:
October 2023
10/02/2023: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training begins (4-weeks)
10/02/2023: Kitchen Cook Employment Training begins (7-weeks)
- 10/26/2023: Dual Enrollment course ends at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School (start date scheduled for 08/17/2023)
10/30/2023: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training Completion Ceremony
10/30/2023: Dual Enrollment course begins at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
November 2023
- 11/16/2023: Completion Ceremony of Kitchen Cook Employment Training
- 11/20/2023: Advanced Culinary Skills Training begins (4-weeks)
- 11/20/2023: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training (4-weeks)
11/20/2023: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training begins (4-weeks)
- Date TBD: Lotus House Hospitality Service Employment Training (2-weeks)
December 2023
12/14/2023: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training Completion Ceremony
12/14/2023: Completion Ceremony of Advanced Culinary Skills Training
12/14/2023: Completion Ceremony of Hotel Maintenance Employment Training
12/15/2023: Completion of Dual Enrollment courses with Booker T. Washington
Senior High School
Date TBD: Food Truck Competition Completion Ceremony (pending approval of
carry-over funds from year 1 [FY2023-2023D)
January 2024
- 01/15/2024: Kitchen Cook Employment Training begins (7-weeks)
- 01/16/2024: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training begins (4-weeks)
- 01/18/2024: Dual Enrollment course ends at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
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- 01/22/2024: Dual Enrollment course begins at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
- 01/22/2024: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training (4-weeks)
- Date TBD: Booker T. Washington Senior High School Dual Enrollment Recruitment
Event
- Date TBD: Lotus House Hospitality Service Employment Training (2-weeks)
February 2024
- 02/08/2024: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training Completion Ceremony
- 02/16/2024: Completion Ceremony of Hotel Maintenance Employment Training
02/20/2024: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training begins (4-weeks)
- Date TBD: Booker T. Washington Senior High School Academic Explosion (Dual
Enrollment & Camp HOPE recruitment event)
March 2024
- 03/01/2024: Completion Ceremony of Kitchen Cook Employment Training
- 03/14/2024: Completion Ceremony of Hotel Maintenance Employment Training
- 03/18/2024: Kitchen Cook Employment Training begins (7-weeks)
April 2024
04/08/2024: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training begins (4-weeks)
- 04/09/2024: Dual Enrollment course ends at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
- 04/11/2024: Dual Enrollment course begins at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
Date TBD: Lotus House Hospitality Service Employment Training (2-weeks)
Date TBD: Accuplacer testing for Booker T. Washington Senior High School dual
enrollment students
May 2024
- 05/02/2024: Completion Ceremony of Kitchen Cook Employment Training
- 05/02/2024: Completion Ceremony of Hotel Maintenance Employment Training
- Date TBD: Recruitment for Camp HOPE with Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
Date TBD: Dual Enrollment courses begin with Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
June 2024
- 06/06/2024: Dual Enrollment course ends at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
- 06/17/2024: Camp Hope Start Date
- Date TBD: Recruitment for Food Truck competition begins
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July 2024
- 07/12/2024: Camp Hope Ends
- Date TBD: Lotus House Hospitality Service Employment Training (2-weeks)
August 2024
- Date TBD: Dual Enrollment course begins at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
September 2024
- TBD
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Miami Dade
College
Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus
The Hospitality Institute
Southeast Overtown / Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
Funding Proposal and Budget
2023-2024
The Hospitality Institute Mission
To improve the quality of life in underprivileged and inner-city areas within Miami and beyond
through targeted and customized workforce training and gainful employment supported by
holistic services to enable sustainability.
Program Overview
The Hospitality Institute ("HI") was created in 2008 to connect underserved inner-city
residents to Miami's hospitality and culinary industry through education and training
opportunities. Since its inception, HI has provided training and employment services to
residents of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency where
unemployment rates exceed those of the rest of city and state.
HI offers a variety of training programs to instruct and certify participants in entry-level
hospitality and culinary skills, with the added components of customer service, job
readiness, life skills, and hands-on training.
HI also offers ongoing employment support, case management and mentoring to participants
by providing communications on job opportunities, assisting with resumes and job
applications, hosting practice interview sessions, and outside partnerships.
One Year Budget - 2023 to 2024
The Hospitality Institute is requesting $225,000 for 2023-2024 to continue to support a
variety of trainings and services for the Overtown community. Miami Dade College will
continue to provide in -kind support including but not limited to: classroom and lab space,
equipment, online learning platform, program and curriculum development, human
resources, technical resources, administrative, technical and secretarial support.
Administrative Costs Program Manager Salary
Full -Time Fringe Benefits
$45,000.00
$18,000.00
Programmatic Costs
Program Manager Salary
Full -Time Fringe Benefits
PT -Instructional / PT -Coordinator Salaries
Part -Time Fringe Benefits
Dual Enrollment Costs (3 classes)
Food and Hospitality Supplies
Educational Materials
Uniforms (Culinary/Hospitality)
Promotional Materials
Office Supplies
Transportation
$18, 000.00
$ 8, 000.00
$90,000.00
$14,500.00
$10, 500.00
$2,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$8,000.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$2,000.00
Total $225,000.00