PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY PROJECT GROW

Project GROW Goals and Objectives Goal 1: Recruit 600 participants residing the PUMA # Current Data Base Objective 1: Recruit individuals for participation in grant activities who meet grant requirements.  Unemployed Individuals (Chronic definition)  High School Dropouts  Individuals with social barriers obstructing further education  Childcare, Transportation, Limited Resources  (Felony/Misdemeanor) Objective 2: Provide comprehensive support service to minimize barriers that prevent engagement in training.

Project GROW Goals and Objectives Goal 2: Train 390 participants residing in the PUMA # to go Objective 1: Develop a range of basic educational skills and specialized job skills. Objective 2: Deliver training to recruited participants.  Preparatory training  Core Training Objective 2: Provide comprehensive support service to minimize barriers that prevent engagement into successful completion of training.

Project GROW Goals and Objectives Goal 3: Place participants in employment related to their field of study, i.e., “Green Jobs” Objective 1: Identify a pool of contractors and employers in “Green” related activities to hire graduates. Objective 2: Work with partners and grant supporters to hire and/or place grant completers.

Florida Coast Career Tech Dean Martin Smith Program Management Gary Krupa Project GROW Partners Project GROW Coordinator Gary Krupa Project GROW Advisor John Slate Project GROW Case Mgr Michele Lewis Project GROW Case Mgr Scott Smith Project GROW Tutors Project GROW Admin Assist Community Rehabilitation Center, Training Site Supervisor/Project Liaison, Tonya Seigler Project GROW Case Mgr Donald Gaffney Project GROW Case Mgr Billy Brock Jr Project GROW Project Organizational Chart Project GROW Advisor Marco Long

Project GROW Recruitment  Partner and Supporting Partners  Identify role of Supporting Partners  Determine recruitment targets  Application Process  Marketing  Application Completion (CBJT & Brownsfield)  Assessment TABE/Work Keys Drug Testing/Screening Criminal Background Check Florida Ready to Work

Project GROW Recruitment  Orientation Process  Modified College Orientation  Case Managers  Student Procedures Handbook  Signed receipt that student read and understood procedures

Project GROW Training Programs  Preparatory training  Vocational Preparatory  Life Skills  Construction Introduction Construction Mathematics OSHA 10 Industry Tools Materials  Core Training  Weatherization Insulation Installer (86 trainees)  Weatherization Remodeler Technician (107 trainees)  Solar Technician (100 trainees)  Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Technician (80 trainees)  Energy Efficiency Auditor/Rater (17 trainees)

Project GROW Points of Contact Gary Krupa, Project Coordinator Michele Lewis, Case Manager/Counselor Scott Smith, Case Manager/Counselor

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