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.
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Eric Dregne
Vice President of Programs
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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6 -8 Leaders representing:
Education
Workforce
Housing /Social Service
Government
Private Sector
Philanthropy
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•Holding each other accountable
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•Differentiated Activities
•Coordinated
•Reinforcing the Common Agenda
Continuous Communication
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•Creates common motivation
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•Core Strategy Team (6 -8)
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•Core Strategy Team (6 -8)
•meets monthly
•Facilitated by the Community Foundation
Common Agenda
•Agreed upon by Key L Stakeholders
Shared vision
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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