Hosts:
Mary Kay Devine, Director of Community Initiatives Women Employed
312-782-3902 ext. 224
Carrie Thomas, Associate Director Chicago Jobs Council
312.252.0459
Presenters:
Michelle Rafferty
Director of Research and Development SER- Metro Detroit and Central States,
Jobs for Progress, Inc. 773.458.3949
Val Harris
Associate Dean of Adult Education Lewis & Clark Community College
618.468.4100
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Leverage Resources: Funding Bridge ProgramsWe have an urgent need to improve
adult
transitions into college and careers
By 2020, 67% of jobs will require a college degree or certificate 3 million IL adults don’t have education beyond high school Of 100 future jobs, 24 will go unfilled
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• Released in June 2012
• Illinois Community College Board & the Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity To view the complete guide:
http://www.iccb.org/pdf/shiftinggears/ICCB_2012BridgeGuide_web_REV_OCT2012.pdf
To access the “save & send” worksheets:
http://www.iccb.org/pdf/shiftinggears/ICCB_2012BridgeGuide_worksheets.pdf
Creating a Successful Bridge Program:
A “How To” Guide
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Webinar series on creating successful bridge programs 9-12-12 content:
Chapter One: Lead the Way: Building the Team
Chapter Two: Target the Jobs: Choosing the Career Cluster and Connecting to the Career Pathway
Chapter Three: Attract the Right Students: Measuring Abilities, Placing and Advancing Students
Archived webinar available here:
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Chapter 8, Leverage Resources: Funding Bridge Programs
How to Fund a Bridge Program
• Determine the cost of developing and delivering a bridge program
• Identify sources of funds for the three main components of a bridge program:
- Contextualized curriculum - Career development
- Transition (support) services
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Step #1:
Determine the cost of developing & delivering a bridge program
Figure 16: Bridge Program Cost Components, page. 81
Program Development and Start-up costs
Staff recruitment & professional development
Partnership development
Program design and curriculum development
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Step #1:
Determine the cost of developing & delivering a bridge program
Figure 16: Bridge Program Cost Components, page. 81
Ongoing Costs
Facilities
Student recruitment Student assessment Instruction and supplies Tutoring
Transition coordination
Career and academic advising Field trips
Paid work experience (including internships)
Student tuition and fees Support services
Job development and placement Project management
Fundraising and communication Administration
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Use Worksheet #8, page 83
to identify resource needs and potential funding streams Activity:
Program development & start-up Ongoing cost Organize by: Estimated cost Existing resources Existing services Funding gaps Potential funding Partner responsible
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Step #2:
Identify sources of funds for the three main bridge components
State and federal funding streams
Local resources
National, regional and local foundations
Step #2:
Identify sources of funds for the three main bridge components
Figure 17: Federal and state funding streams checklist, page. 84
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Bridge program development and delivery
Bridge program career development
Step #3:
Leverage and seamlessly use funding and resources
• Use existing funding streams innovatively • Explore public funding options
• Find private sector contributions and foundation and corporate giving programs
SER & Program Overview
CBO that has provided employment and training services to youth and
adults in Chicagoland area for 25 years. Serves over 10,000 customers each year at three main locations and multiple satellite locations.
Has operated healthcare training programs for over 20 years, with a focus
on Bridge programs since 2005.
The Healthcare Careers Bridge Program (HCBP) is a partnership
between SER and Daley College in Chicago, and Triton College in suburbs. It has been primarily focused on Nursing pathway.
Health Information Technology Pathway
Therapeutic Pathway Diagnostic Pathway
Healthcare Career Prep I (4.0 – 5.9 TABE Test Score) 12 weeks
Healthcare Bridge (6.0 – 8.9 TABE Test Score) 8 weeks
Phlebotomy
16 weeks
Certified Nurse Assistant w/ Patient Care Tech
8 weeks Advanced Bridge (10.0 – 12.9 TABE Test Score) 16 weeks (includes 3-credit hours for Medical Terminology)
Sterile Processing Tech
16 weeks
Renal Dialysis Tech
12 months
Home Health Aide
4 weeks Dental Office Assistant 8 weeks Dental Assistant 9 months Dental Hygiene 24 months Optical Office Assistant 8 weeks Ophthalmic Tech 9 months Nursing 12 mo (with LPN)
Clinical Lab Tech
16 weeks
Radiologic Tech
25 months
Computerized Medical Billing & Coding
12 months Surgical Tech 24 mo. Respiratory Care Tech 20 months Pharmacy Tech 10 weeks A d vanced M id -L ev el Ent ry -L ev el
Funding - Getting Started
• Planning began in 2005 with a demonstration grant from the Illinois
Community College Board (ICCB) (< $150K); funds used to develop contextualized basic skills curriculum and to serve/train two cohorts of students. SER used ITAs from its One Stop for C.N.A. training.
• After demonstration, Daley and SER made program more sustainable by
shifting Bridge instruction to Daley. SER had input in hiring instructor at Daley, and provided college with its curriculum.
Funding – Developing a program
• Support from the Partnership for New Communities allowed SER to
expand and serve over 100 CHA residents (2007 to 2012).
• SER used grant to:
• Hire a program manager and 2 career development specialists • Pay for operating costs
• Pay for subsidized internship, bus passes and other supports • Used IGA between CCC and CHA to pay for C.N.A. tuition
• Daley coordinated Bridge instruction, using state ABE and CE funding • Daley provided C.N.A. training paid by IGA
Funding – Program Expansion
• SER secured a WIA contract for its HCBP in 2009, which allows SER to
serve more low-income residents and provides direct access to ITAs. Grant is used for staff, operating costs and support services (2009-present).
• Grant thru DCEO’s Training for Tomorrow initiative allowed SER to hire
more staff and serve more students (2011 to 2012).
• Grant from US HHS via Workforce Boards of Metro Chicago allowed
SER to expand to suburban Cook County. SER uses a different program model in suburbs (2010 to 2015).
• Grant thru Walmart Foundation via National Council de la Raza
Current Program Funding
SER has a total annual budget of nearly $500K that covers:
Manager of Healthcare Programs Career Development Specialists (2) Industry Staffing Specialist (1)
MIS Specialist (part-time)
Bridge Instructor (part-time, contractual) for suburban project
Facility rental, utilities, copier/phones/internet and other operating costs Supportive services (bus passes, background checks, etc.)
Occupational training (C.N.A. and advanced) paid by WIA Individual
Training Accounts accessed thru SER’s WIA Bridge contract or its One Stops in Chicago and Cicero.
Daley College provides funding and space for Bridge instruction. Triton College provides space for Bridge instruction.
Program Management
SER and Daley operate independently.
SER is responsible for obtaining funding for wraparound or “Transition”
services that include:
Recruitment, orientation, intake and assessment Career coaching /career planning
Case management, which includes access to transportation & work supports
and assistance obtaining tuition assistance, planning for additional training and applying for financial aid.
Job and internship placement and Career Development training
Financial literacy/coaching and access to income supports through SER’s CWF
Daley College is responsible for funding Bridge training
Program Management, cont.
SER and Daley communicate on a routine basis to:
Inform each other of needs, goals, new grants/resources, etc. Plan for Bridge start dates, etc.
Daley supports SER’s proposals for funding
Students are supported by both SER and Daley, with each organization
responsible for coordinating their own part.
SER recruits students for program, forming initial relationship SER communicates on weekly basis with Daley during training
SER provides some services on-site at Daley, with students completing weekly
Funding Challenges
Many grants are time-limited, regardless of performance (DCEO Training
for Tomorrow, PNC, NCLR, etc.). Constant need to seek out new funding sources.
Longer-term funding available thru WIA has been reduced last few years. Very difficult to maintain a consistent staffing structure due to ongoing
fluctuations in funding and requirement to spend within contract period.
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Val Harris
Associate Dean, Adult Education
Lewis and Clark Community College
Where are you now in terms of bridge
programming?
What needs do you have? (Worksheet 8 is a
helpful tool for brainstorming funding needs)
Begin with sustainability in mind
Consider blending target populations that
make sense to expand possible funding streams
Can you replace any of your existing courses
Elevate your students’ success as a way to provide
access and completion
Start small and keep track of successes - quality
vs. quantity
Promote these programs to internal partners
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Leverage Resources: Funding Bridge Programs
October 30, 2012
Hosts:
Mary Kay Devine, Director of Community Initiatives Women Employed
312-782-3902 ext. 224
Carrie Thomas, Associate Director Chicago Jobs Council
312.252.0459
Presenters:
Michelle Rafferty
Director of Research and Development SER- Metro Detroit and Central States,
Jobs for Progress, Inc. 773.458.3949
Val Harris
Associate Dean of Adult Education Lewis & Clark Community College
618.468.4100
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