COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION SESSION DECEMBER 17, 2015

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1 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION SESSION DECEMBER 17, 2015

2 1B4J GRANT BACKGROUND Initiated in response to the Baltimore Uprising (April 2015) Baltimore, MD is one of seven cities selected nationally to receive a two-year grant award Partnership with the Baltimore City Mayor s Office of Employment Development (MOED) and Maryland s Department of Labor, Licensing and regulation (DLLR) $5 million dollar total investment by the U.S. Department of Labor GRANT PURPOSE: Explore innovative strategies for re-engaging disconnected youth and young adult populations (age 29) in highly distressed communities Deliver high quality skills training to targeted populations and access to career placement in high-growth industry sectors

million dollar total investment by the U.S.

3 GRANT AWARDEES 12 GRANTS AWARDED IN KEY INDUSTRIES WITH EMPAHSIS ON COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Humanim: Administrative City Works: Construction/Solar Energy Associated Catholic Charities: Automotive Technician BioTechnical Institute of Maryland: Biotechnology, Pharma Bons Secours Community Works: CNA & GNA Caroline Friess Center: GNA & Pharmacy Technician City Life Community Builders: Construction Jane Addams Resource Corporation: Manufacturing Job Opportunities Taskforce: Construction Maryland New Directions: Maritime Transportation Distribution & Logistics training New Pathways: Patient Care Technician Vehicles for Change: Automotive Technician

Friess Center: GNA & Pharmacy Technician City Life Community Builders: Construction Jane Addams Resource Corporation: Manufacturing Job Opportunities Taskforce:

TRAINING Administrative Assistant Certified Medical Administrative Assistant GRANT FOCUS 12 month grant Will target people who have barriers to employment and live in distressed neighborhoods in

4 TRAINING Administrative Assistant Certified Medical Administrative Assistant GRANT FOCUS 12 month grant Will target people who have barriers to employment and live in distressed neighborhoods in Baltimore city Funding will support 55 people (3) Cohorts of 15 GRANT GOAL 75% participant training completion rate and 80% job placement rate Placement into entry-level administrative positons with leading anchor institutions, paying at least $11 an hour

will support 55 people (3) Cohorts of 15 GRANT GOAL 75% participant training completion rate and 80% job

5 PARTNERS Baltimore Integration Partnership Played key role played a key role in bringing anchor institutions into this program and is partially matching the grant from MOED to allow the effort to expand its training. Baltimore Integration Partnership (BIP) is a collective impact initiative focused on economic inclusion, includes a total of 11 higher educational institutions and hospitals that are moving forward local hiring, purchasing, and community development activities to create employment opportunities for Baltimore City residents.

Baltimore Integration Partnership (BIP) is a collective impact initiative focused on economic inclusion, includes a total of 11 higher

6 PARTNERS Anchor Institutions have made a commitment to consider local job-seekers who are trained through this program for employment Johns Hopkins University University of Maryland Medical Center Loyola University Maryland Notre Dame of Maryland University Morgan state University Johns Hopkins Health System University of Maryland-Baltimore Life Bridge Health Towson University University of Baltimore

Loyola University Maryland Notre Dame of Maryland University Morgan state University Johns Hopkins

7 PARTNERS Several Community-Based Organizations will work with Humanim to identify and assist in recruiting participants who face barriers to employment and live in distressed communities. Broadway East Community Association Southwest Partnership Center for Urban Families Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition Greater Homewood Community Association/Strong City Baltimore Central Baltimore Partnership MD New Directions

Broadway East Community Association Southwest Partnership Center for Urban Families Historic East Baltimore

PARTICIPANT CRITERIA Baltimore City Resident, Ages 18-29, with barriers to employment and living in a distressed neighborhood High School Diploma or GED (Must be documented) Minimum 10 th grade

8 PARTICIPANT CRITERIA Baltimore City Resident, Ages 18-29, with barriers to employment and living in a distressed neighborhood High School Diploma or GED (Must be documented) Minimum 10 th grade Reading & 8 th grade Math as determined by TABE Ability to attend training Monday-Thursday from 9am-3pm Ability to pass a drug screen Background check consistent with Anchor Institutions hiring practices for targeted positions Basic computer Skills Strong communication skills (written and oral)

by TABE Ability to attend training Monday-Thursday from 9am-3pm Ability to pass a drug screen Background check consistent

9 TRAINING CURRICULUM Participants will be trained in: Microsoft Office and Google Documents: Digit All Systems Office administrative skills: Keller Professional Medical front office: Catonsville Community College of Baltimore County Soft skills and financial literacy: Humanim Participants will receive two of three nationally recognized certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Professional Administrative Certificate of Excellence (PACE)

skills and financial literacy: Humanim Participants will receive two of three nationally recognized certifications:

TRAINING CURRICULUM ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TRAINING (Cohorts 1 & 3 ) Humanim Soft Skills Training: 2 weeks Microsoft Office Specialist Training: 2 Weeks Administrative Assistant Training: 3 weeks

10 TRAINING CURRICULUM ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TRAINING (Cohorts 1 & 3 ) Humanim Soft Skills Training: 2 weeks Microsoft Office Specialist Training: 2 Weeks Administrative Assistant Training: 3 weeks Administrative Assistant Internship: 1-2 weeks TOTAL TRAINING: 8 weeks CERTIFIED MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Cohort 2) Humanim Soft Skills Training: 2 weeks Microsoft Office Specialist Training: 2 Weeks Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Training: 7 weeks Administrative Assistant Internship: 1-2 weeks TOTAL TRAINING: 12 weeks

8 weeks CERTIFIED MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Cohort 2) Humanim Soft Skills Training: 2 weeks Microsoft Office Specialist

11 RECRUITMENT TIMELINE COHORT 1 RECRUITMENT JANUARY 6 TH & JANUARY 8 th JANUARY 11 TH & JANUARY 13 th JANUARY 15 TH & JANUARY 18 th *PARTICIPANT MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND A 2 DAY RECRUITMENT EVENT Day 1: Information Session & TABE Assessment Day 2: Interview and Processing

*PARTICIPANT MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND A 2 DAY RECRUITMENT EVENT

12 TRAINING TIMELINE COHORT 1: Administrative Assistant FEBRUARY 1, 2016 March 24, 2016 COHORT 2: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant April 18, 2016 July 14, 2016 COHORT 3: Administrative Assistant September 12, 2016 November 3, 2016

Administrative Assistant April 18, 2016 July 14, 2016

13 Q&A

Partnering for Success: Baltimore City & ARRA Karen Sitnick Director, Mayor s Office of Employment Development

Partnering for Success: Baltimore City & ARRA Karen Sitnick Director, Mayor s Office of Employment Development Guiding Principles: ARRA s Primary Intent Create jobs and assist those most impacted by the