Bridges to Careers Project Presentation to the Building Successful Mixed-Income Communities Forum Angela Starks Presenter December 12, 2006

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1 City Colleges of Chicago In Partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority Bridges to Careers Project Presentation to the Building Successful Mixed-Income Communities Forum Angela Starks Presenter December 12, 2006

2 Mission the City Colleges of Chicago is a system of seven community colleges that provides learning opportunities for Chicago s diverse populations to enhance their knowledge and skills through quality, comprehensive, and affordable, educational programs and services.

3 History District founded in 1911 One of the largest urban community college systems in the nation Transitioned from junior colleges to community colleges -1960s 4 instructional areas are Liberal Arts, Adult Education, Workforce Development, and Continuing Education

4 CCC Campus Map

5 Organizational Structure CHANCELLOR President President President President President President President Truman College Wright College Harold Washington College Malcolm X College Kennedy-King College Daley College Olive-Harvey College

6 Demographics of Student Population 65% women; 35% men 31.4% earn less than $15, % speak English as a second language 69.3% are Black or Hispanic 77% place into remedial English/Reading 90% place into remedial Math

7 Academic Requirements. All programs require placement testing for Reading, Writing, and English skills; Students take a TABE or ACT/COMPASS test to assist with placement into the appropriate programs; CHA Residents offered a Career Bridge or Remediation Program to improve Reading, Writing, and English skills;

8 Role of CCC Partnership with CHA to train residents and relocated residents in entry level jobs on a career pathway Academic advisement to assist with matching residents employment interest with growth industries Provide quality programs through excellent faculty instruction Prepare residents for a global workforce

9 Training CCC provides training in the following clusters (sectors): Health Manufacturing Information Technology Community and Consumer Service Transportation Business, Marketing, and Management Art, Media and Communication

10 Identified Programs in Growth Industries Nursing BNA, LPN, RN Customer Service Bank Teller and Beyond Commercials Truck Driving (CDL) School Bus Driver Fork Lift Training Shipping and Receiving Cosmetology Phlebotomy Medical Billing and Coding Medical Administrative Office Assistant Bricklaying Carpentry Cement Finishing Welding Home Remodeling

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12 A look at the data Education Level and TABE Reading Level 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Grades 1-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 College Grades 0-8th Completed 8th HS Diploma or GED Some College Post-secondary Degree Approximately 1157 attended orientation and 1079 completed testing.

13 Results Orientation 1,175 Completed Testing 1,079 Completed Technical Training % Completed Training to date! Currently Enrolled 58

14 Results Orientation Tested Eligible To date * Eligible = > 9 th grade

15 Success Goal 100 enrolled; Over 200 completed training; Skilled instructors in identified growth industry sectors Contextualized remediation Trend data available for 3 years Effective relationship with partners CHA, Employer Partners, CDHS, Workforce Board

16 Challenges Literacy Rates below 6 th grade Timely Employment Realistic Timeline for increased remediation

17 Lessons learned Analyze population, data, and needs Match residents with appropriate training plans Be realistic with residents about timelines Utilize contextual training as much as possible Connect with business partners early (before training) Involve service connectors throughout entire process Communicate success to residents, partners, and the community

18 Future Increase employer partnerships Remediation plan for literacy rates below 6 th grade Increase contextualized training for CCC instructors Increase remediation cohorts to move seamlessly into training programs Increase communication of training opportunities and requirements Increase relationships between CCC, CHA, Service Connectors, Industry, MOWD, Residents and all stakeholders

19 Help Needed Funding to support programs for literacy rates below 6 th grade Business partners per sector Increase number of contextualized remediation preparation courses Recruit qualified instructors from industry Input from business partners on workforce needs

20 QUESTIONS