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Project HOPE UpdateFebruary 14, 2012 To: Mayor Roy D. Buol and City Council From: Eric Dregne, Vice President of Programs, CFGD CC: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager, City of Dubuque Dave Heiar, Economic Development Director, City of Dubuque Rick Dickenson, Executive Director and COO, GDDC Sarah Harris, Vice President of Workforce Operations, GDDC Nancy Van Milligen, President /CEO CFGD Re: Project HOPE Honorable Mayor and City Council, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of Greater Dubuque 700 Locust Street, Suite 195 P.O. Box 902 Dubuque, Iowa 52004 -0902 Phone: 563.588.2700 Fax: 563.583.6619 www.dbqfoundation.org Since July of 2008, the City has contracted annually with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to support Project HOPE. In fall of 2011 Project HOPE identified the objectives below. This update that follows highlights the exciting progress that has been made towards implementing three of these important strategies; Project HOPE Objectives for 2012 -13 Project HOPE works to improve inter - agency collaboration and reduce policy /program barriers to service- or simply, makes systems easier to access and navigate- in order to connect disengaged youth and adults to education and employment opportunities. Program /activity goals are; Objective 1: Improve coordination among providers - implement a collective impact model - common agenda, shared measurement, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous coordination, and a support organization to better understand the needs of disengaged community members and coordinate system improvements to serve them. Action: convene a stakeholders group which will meet regularly to share best practices, ideas for improvement and to coordinate resources. Objective 2: Connect unemployed people to education /skills training - coordinate clear paths to education /skills training that connect to employment and education achievement. Action: support the development of a re- engagement center to reconnect people to education opportunities. Objective 3: Improve the pipeline to employment -match available jobs to education and skill levels of the workforce to improve success rate of placement. Action: development of scholarships and certificate training opportunities for underserved individuals including possible development of an employment support specialist position to support people transitioning into working lifestyles. Objective 4: Support needs of working families - improve access to child care opportunities within the community to ensure this is not a road block to employment. Action; develop a childcare service mapping project and website for working families to connect to child care. Objective 5: Help families build financial assets -Help families Earn it, Keep it, Grow it by connecting them to Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), BankOn, and other financial support /literacy programs. Objective 6: Support the Bridges Initiative - support strong data collection and connections to community resources for Getting Ahead /Circles program and participants. Current Update (February 2012) Recent progress in three Project HOPE Objectives: Improve access to child care opportunities. Development of a child care resource website is underway, through a partnership with ResourcesUnite and the Community Foundation's `Children's Trust'. This project will create a parent - friendly one - stop -shop for child care information in our community. The site will include information for parents regarding quality child care, child development, health care and will have a simple search too to help parents connect with child care providers. We expect this resource to be available in late spring of 2012. Improve pipeline to employment. Project HOPE partnered with NICC, ECIA, Iowa Works, Dubuque Community Schools, Dubuque Works, the Community Foundation, the City of Dubuque and local employers to create a pilot program to connect 20 unemployed individuals to jobs in the Advanced Manufacturing sector. An orientation offered in January was attended by 60 applicants and another 75 applicants are on a waiting list for the program. Applicants took part in an orientation, assessment, application and interview process that selected 20 individuals to go through the pilot program. Employers took part in the orientation, and initial interviews and will also interview those who successfully complete the training for jobs they have available that pay $14 -18 /hour. Classes began in February and will conclude in May. Those not selected for the program are being offered education and training opportunities at NICC to prepare them for future opportunities. The pilot will be evaluated and future programs are being developed that could start as soon as this summer. Based on the success of the pilot, the Project HOPE Coalition is looking into additional pilots and sectors that could be supported with this model. (See attached information regarding this pilot program) Connect unemployed people to education /skills training. Following a visit to re- engagement centers in Boston, MA and alternative schools in Hartford, CT in December of 2011 by Project HOPE Coalition members, planning has begun to implement a re- engagement center in Dubuque. The proposed concept would be a resource for high school drop -outs to reconnect to education and receive training towards a high school diploma or GED through multiple pathways. Dubuque Community Schools, NICC, IowaWorks, ECIA, the Community Foundation, the City of Dubuque and others are currently at work developing the concept and funding sources. Successful models and best practices have been identified as well as technical support from the National League of Cities to enhance the effort. Thank you for your support of Project HOPE and please let me know if I can answer any questions or provide additional information. (eair Eric Dregne Vice President of Programs Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque In just 4 months, you could be earning r.J • Applicants are needed for a new advanced manufacturing � $12 ‘2 • education /employment program at the Northeast Iowa Community College Peosta Campus. • Participants will complete three advanced manufacturing classes in four months and interview for entry -level jobs an hotir • with our employer sponsors: AY McDonald Bodine Electric Company Decker Precision Machining, Inc. EIMCo. Premier Tooling & Manufacturing Uelner Precision Tools & Dies and more! Learn more To register to attend a free informational orientation, call 563.557.8271 ext. 380 or visit www nicc.edu /continuinged and search for class #9724. Friday, January 13 from 1 -4 p.m. NICC Industrial Technology Building Peosta Campus • Tour EIMCo. • Learn about jobs in advanced manufacturing. • Meet HR staff from sponsoring companies. • Find out more about the application process. • Discover how you can earn a certificate at no cost if you meet all eligibility requirements. This orientation is mandatory for program participants. Transportation assistance is available. Questions? Call 563.557.8271 ext. 380. d u b u q u e rks Iowa WORKS NORTHEAST IOWA a workforce initiative Northeast Iowa COMMUNITY COLLEGE \\ \111/7/// �. Dubuque rry Learning. Luling • Lfufng NICC Entry -Level Machinists Program Overview Step 1: Orientation • January 13, 1 -4 p m at the NICC Peosta Campus Industrial Technology Building • Learn about fobs in advanced manufacturing, necessary skills, career pathways, and employer expectations (Transportation assistance is available, call 563 557 8271 ext 380 ) Step 2: Pre - Enrollment • Fill out application • Week of January 16 -20 Take math and reading assessment Step 3: Interviews • Week of January 23 -27 Interview with employer sponsors, including AY McDonald, Bodine Electric Company, Decker Precision Machining, Inc , EIMCo , Mi -T -M, Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, Uelner Precision Tools & Dies, and more Step 4: Education • Take three classes (see class descriptions on other side) Introduction to Advanced Manufacturinq (24 hours) February 2 -21, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 -9 p m CNC Machining I (36 hours) February 23 -April 10, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 -8 p m CNC Programming Interpretation (36 hours) April 12 -May 22, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 -8 p m • Success coaches will be available Step 5: Employment • HR staff from sponsoring employers will interview participants for entry-level CNC, machinist or production positions during the second week of May 2012 • Or you can choose to continue your education by enrolling in Fall CNC diploma program in August 2012 NICC Peosta Campus 10250 Sundown Road Peosta, IA Take Highway 20 west from Dubuque to Exit 308 and turn right onto Sundown Road The entrance to NICC will be on your right Olde Hoy Rd Centralia P,p Thunder His Golf and Country Club 9ed 2 Muddle Rd 32 Asbury F_ as C3 oor d JulienlYP Bunker Ha Golf Course Dovmto ubu Dodgy Sr / 52 1 X: a Dubuque Q' Country Club 2 Rockdale 52 61 NICC Entry -Level Machinists Program Class Descriptions Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing (24 hours) February 2 -21, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 -9 p.m. This 24 -hour class teaches manufacturing fundamentals including basic shop math, blueprint reading/ geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, measuring tools and gauging. A blueprint workbook and worksheets are included. This is an excellent opportunity to explore a career in manufacturing. CNC Machining I (36 hours) February 23 -April 10, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 -8 p.m. This 36 -hour course introduces Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, CNC language, and the role of CNC processes in Advanced Manufacturing. Students will learn about tool elements /components, Manual Data Input (MDI) and override capabilities, programming codes /manual codes, the Coordinate Measuring System, and the use of programs in practical applications. Prerequisite: Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing CNC Programming Interpretation (36 hours) April 12 -May 22, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 -8 p.m. This 36 -hour class trains participants to understand and complete Computer Numerical Control (CNC) work plan processing and program development. Students are introduced to processing, writing and proofing CNC programs for machining centers and lathes, and will use point -to -point continuous programming with "M" and "G" code language interfacing with HAAS tabletop controllers. Text used from CNC Machining I: CNC Fundamentals and Applications. Successful completion of CNC Machining I is a prerequisite to this class. To register, call 563.557.8271 ext. 380 or visit www.nicc.edu /continuinged and search for class #9724. All costs including tuition, books and fees are waived for this session thanks to the generous support of these sponsors: dubuquez. a workforce initiative Iowa WORKS fJNORTHEASTIOWA Northeast iowo COMMUIVITYCOLLEGE PROJECT J Dubuque Lenming.Leading•llofng Project HOPE Coalition Project HOPE seeks to improve inter - agency collaboration and increase access to services in order to connect disengaged youth and adults to education and employment opportunities. Core Strategy Team Meet monthly to drive process 6 -8 Leaders representing: Education Workforce Housing /Social Service Government Private Sector Philanthropy 1 Shared Measurement •Collecting Data •Measuring results •Holding each other accountable Targeting Disengaged Communities Situational ne ployed 1 em•loyed Project HOPE Coalition • Core Strategy Team (6 -8) •Meets monthly •Facilitated by the Community Foundation Common Agenda •Agreed upon by Key Stakeholders •Shared vision •Common understanding of the problem J Mutually Reinforcing Activities •Differentiated Activities •Coordinated •Reinforcing the Common Agenda Continuous Communication •Between internal /external partners •Builds trust •Creates common motivation Collective Impact, Kania & Kramer Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2011 Working for Collective Impact Ltna II R0.1 ECT OP Project HOPE Coalition •Core Strategy Team (6 -8) • Meets monthly • Facilitated by the Community Foundation (backbone organization) Working for Collective Impact Project HOPE Coalition •Core Strategy Team (6 -8) •meets monthly •Facilitated by the Community Foundation Common Agenda •Agreed upon by Key L Stakeholders Shared vision Common understanding of the problem Project HOPE Coalition •Core Strategy Team (6 -8) •Meets monthly •Facilitated by the Community Foundation Working for Collective Impact Common Agenda •Agreed upon by Key Stakeholders •Shared vision •Common understanding of the problem Shared Measurement •Collecting Data •Measuring results •Holding each other accountable Working for Collective Impact Project HOPE Coalition •Core Strategy Team (6 -8) •Meets monthly •Facilitated by the Community Foundation (backbone organization) Common Agenda •Agreed upon by Key Stakeholders •Shared vision •Common understanding of the problem Shared Measurement •Collecting Data •Measuring results •Holding each other accountable Mutually Reinforcing Activities •Differentiated Activities •Coordinated •Reinforcing the Common Agenda Working for Collective Impact Project HOPE Coalition •Core Strategy Team (6 -8) •Meets monthly •Facilitated by Community Foundation (backbone organization) Common Agenda •Agreed upon by Key Stakeholders •Shared Vision •Common understanding of the problem Shared Measurement •Collecting data •Measuring results •Holding each other accountable Mutually Reinforcing Activities • Differentiated Activities • Coordinated •Reinforcing the Common Agenda Continuous Communication • Internally and Externally • Builds trust • Creates common motivation Project HOPE Objectives Project HOPE seeks to improve inter - agency collaboration and increase access to services in order to connect disengaged youth and adults to education and employment opportunities. Improve coordination among providers Connecting people to education /skills training Increase pathways to employment Support the Bridges Initiative Help families build financial assets Opportunity NEXT EXIT Connecting people to education /skills Re- engagement Center Strategies Re- connects high school drop -outs to education Connects under - skilled workers to skills training Provides case - management support Best - practice models in Des Moines, Boston, Wisconsin Rapids Plans under development now Increase pathways to employment Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Pilot provides 20 scholarships Participants were unemployed /under employed Receive Advanced Manufacturing Certificate and 2 CNC Certificates upon completion Interviews for existing jobs upon completion Support Bridges Initiative Getting Ahead and Circles Engaged 95 participants -75% completed the 16 wk program -after 1 year 75% were employed Build better connections to services that help address barriers to employment Build better connections to jobs Help families build financial assets