1. 1 Bridges Out of Poverty Economic Prosperity for All – No Exceptions Bridges Out of Poverty Economic Prosperity for All – No Exceptions W ORKFORCE P ROFESSIONAL D EVELOPMENT S UMMIT 2015

3.  People and organizations use Bridges to develop programs and strategies that: – Improve relationships at the individual level. – Improve outcomes at the organizational level. – Change systems at the community level.  Bridges helps: – Prevent poverty. – Alleviate suffering. – Support people in transition. – Eliminate poverty. T HE B RIDGES M ODEL IS NOT A PROGRAM 12/14/2012Copyright © 2006 aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com 3

4. “the extent to which an individual, organization, or community does without resources.” B RIDGES D EFINITION OF P OVERTY 12/14/2012 Copyright © 2006 aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com 4

5. B RIDGES D EFINITIONS Generational Poverty vs Situational Poverty Resourced vs Under-Resourced 5

6. Mental Model for Poverty Copyright © 2006, Revised 2011,aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com

7. Mental Model of Middle Class Middle Class Is an Achievement-Based World Mental Model of Middle Class Middle Class Is an Achievement-Based World Copyright © 2006, Revised 2011,aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com

8. Mental Model of Wealthy Class Copyright © 2006, Revised 2011,aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com

9. Survival, relationships, entertainment Work, achievement Financial, political, social connections POVERTY MIDDLE CLASS WEALTH D RIVING F ORCES 9 12/14/2012Copyright © 2006 aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com

10. Key question: Was it presented well? Presentation important Key question: Did you have enough? Quantity important Key question: Did you like it? Quality important POVERTY MIDDLE CLASS WEALTH F OOD 12/14/2012Copyright © 2006 aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com 10

11. Present most important - Decisions made for the moment based on feelings or survival Traditions and history most important - Decisions made partially on basis of tradition/ decorum Future most important - Decisions made against future ramifications POVERTY MIDDLE CLASS WEALTH T IME O RIENTATION

12. Power linked to personal respect - Ability to fight - Can’t stop bad things from happening Power/respect separated - Responds to position - Power in information and institutions Power in expertise, connections - Power in stability - Influences policy and direction POVERTY MIDDLE CLASS WEALTH P OWER 12/14/2012Copyright © 2006 aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com 12

13. If you choose… XYZ, then you have chosen… ABC. Is that what you want? T OOL Future orientation, choice, and power…

14. “the extent to which an individual, organization, or community does without resources.” The resources are the following … B RIDGES D EFINITION OF P OVERTY 12/14/2012Copyright © 2006 aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com 14

15. FINANCIAL - Being able to purchase the goods and services of that class and sustain it. EMOTIONAL – Being able to choose and control emotional responses, particularly to negative situations, without engaging in self-destructive behavior. Shows itself through choices. MENTAL - Having the mental abilities and acquired skills (reading, writing, computing) to deal with daily life. SPIRITUAL - Believing in (divine) purpose and guidance. R ESOURCES 12/14/2012Copyright © 2006 aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com 15

16. PHYSICAL - Having physical health and mobility. SUPPORT SYSTEMS - Having friends, family, and backup resources available to access in times of need. These are external resources. RELATIONSHIPS/ROLE MODELS - Having frequent access to adult(s) who are appropriate, nurturing, and who do not engage in destructive behavior. KNOWLEDGE OF HIDDEN RULES - Knowing the unspoken cues and habits of a group. R ESOURCES - CONTINUED 12/14/2012Copyright © 2006 aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com 16

17. B USINESS & W ORKFORCE D EVELOPMENT C OMMUNITY OF P RACTICE B USINESS & W ORKFORCE D EVELOPMENT C OMMUNITY OF P RACTICE Cascade Engineering Grand Rapids, MI Working Bridges Burlington, VT Future Story Project South Bend, IN The Source Grand Rapids, MI WorkLife Partnership Denver, CO Cincinnati Works Cincinnati, OH Clarian Health Systems Indianapolis, IN Vectren Corporation Evansville, IN Goodwill’s Good Signs for Getting Ahead Indianapolis, IN 12/14/2012 Copyright © 2006 aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com 17

18. Cascade Engineering, Grand Rapids, MI: Reduced Turnover costs from $1.7m to $167,000 Mandatory Orientation for all employees Organized Business Coalition to assist employees with barriers Business assisting with Financial issues: Micro loans set up through Credit Union Cincinnati Works: Employment Agency – providing Bridges training for employees and GA training for candidates Cascade Engineering, Grand Rapids, MI: Reduced Turnover costs from $1.7m to $167,000 Mandatory Orientation for all employees Organized Business Coalition to assist employees with barriers Business assisting with Financial issues: Micro loans set up through Credit Union Cincinnati Works: Employment Agency – providing Bridges training for employees and GA training for candidates B RIDGES AND B USINESS

19. H EALTHCARE – S T. L UCIE C OUNTY SLC Hospital Employees in Jobs identified with high Under- Resourced Persons Turnover Rate (16.8%) Cost @ $3,000 each Hospital A28748$144,000 Hospital B18731$ 93,000 Hospital C17029$ 87,000

20. P OSTSECONDARY E DUCATION C OMMUNITY OF P RACTICE Arkansas Department of Higher Education Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL Fresno City College, Fresno, CA Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS Ivy Tech Community Colleges, IN Kent State University, Salem, OH Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA NW Louisiana Technical College, Minden, LA Ohio Campus Compact, OH Peru State College, Peru, NE Riverside Community College District, Riverside, CA Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay, OR Sussex County Community College, Newton, NJ Trinidad State Junior College, Trinidad, CO Riverside Community College, Riverside, CA University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla, WA Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH Zane State College, Zanesville, OH

21. C OURTS AND C RIMINAL J USTICE S YSTEM C OMMUNITY OF P RACTICE Ohio’s 4 year, 4 phase Initiative –Columbiana County Municipal Court –Marion Municipal Court –Montgomery County Juvenile Court –Clermont County Municipal Court Allen County Superior Court, Indiana, Judge Charles Pratt Orange County, Vermont, Assistant Judge Prudence Pease Oklahoma Reentry Programs Dixon Correctional Facility, Baton Rouge, LA NE Colorado Jails and Prisons Utah Department of Corrections 21

22. T HE B RIDGES M ODEL IS NOT A PROGRAM Getting Ahead provides people in poverty with the same information found in Bridges Out of Poverty, which was developed for professionals and others in the community working to end poverty. 22

23. Bartlesville, OKInkster, MIPresov, Slovakia Baton Rouge, LALewiston, IDRiverside, CA Billings, MTLisbon, OHSalem, OH Boulder, COMarshall, MOSalina, KS Bucks County, PAMenominee Nation, WISchenectady, NY Burlington, VTMinneapolis, MNSouth Bend, IN Columbus, OHNewark, OHSpringfield, OH Evansville, INNewton, KSSterling, CO Farmington, NMNewton, NJSyracuse, NY Gettysburg, PAOwen Sound, OntarioToledo, OH Indianapolis, INPensacola, FLYoungstown, OH 23 G ETTING A HEAD C OMMUNITY OF P RACTICE

24. “I usually couldn’t concentrate when our groups began because I was too caught up in all of my problems. I also wondered how is it possible to learn anything when no one is telling us what to do? Yet every Tuesday someone comments, ‘Isn’t it amazing how much we learned?!’” –Bernard, Billings, MT I NVESTIGATOR C OMMENTS 12/14/2012Copyright © 2006 aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com 24

25. 25 Involves facilitated study conducted in a safe learning environment. Enables “investigators” to examine their own experience of poverty as well as explore issues in the community that impact poverty − banking, housing, jobs, transportation. Guides investigators through an assessment of their own resources and how to build those resources as part of their move to self- sufficiency. Puts the concepts, tools, and relationships in the hand of people in poverty. GA C URRICULUM

26. Integrity and trust: Your word is good, you do what you say you will do, and you are safe. Motivation and persistence: You have the energy and drive to prepare for, plan, and complete projects, jobs, and personal changes. Formal register: You have the emotional control, vocabulary, language ability, and negotiation skills to succeed in school and/or work settings. R ESOURCES FROM G ETTING A HEAD

27. Parent Academy, St. Lucie County, 8 classes GraceWay Village, St. Lucie County, 3 classes First United Methodist Church, St. Lucie County, 1 class to date Economic Opportunities Council, Indian River County, 2 classes CareerSource Research Coast, 2 classes, Region 20 Fellsmere Community Action, Indian River County, pending G ETTING A HEAD IN R EGION 20 27

28. 28 “Through the Getting Ahead Program, I learned how to set smart goals and realized that poverty isn’t all about money.” Getting Ahead Classes

29. “When I started the Getting Ahead Program, I was blind to the decisions I was making that kept my life at a standstill. The Program helped open 29 my eyes to see the resources that are available to get my life moving forward.”

30. 30 “I learned there are three different economic classes, poverty, middle and wealthy. Right now I am at the poverty class but by learning about the Hidden Rules, I know if I follow them, I will be able to come out of poverty.”

31. “What l learned in the Getting Ahead Program is that poverty is not just based on money, it’s the way you use your resources to get by in life.” 31

32. “The incentives we earned while in the program, really helped us and took a lot of stress off our backs. Government Assistance is low and not enough to survive on. With the incentives, we were able to focus with a clear head on what needed to be done and excel in the program.” 32

33. Available as Live Webinar, $299 for 6 hours over 2 days. Prerequisite: Take the 1-Day Bridges Out of Poverty Training Facilitator training includes the following topics: philosophy, theory, motivation and incentives, long-term support, mental models, content and process, and practice sessions. Includes training and facilitator materials. www.ahaprocess.com G ETTING A HEAD F ACILITATOR T RAINING

34. To see if Bridges Out of Poverty and/or Getting Ahead in a Just Getting’ By World is offered near your community, go to: http://www.ahaprocess.com/aha-locations/ B RIDGES AND GA L OCATIONS

35. 35 Bridges Out of Poverty Economic Prosperity for All – No Exceptions Bridges Out of Poverty Economic Prosperity for All – No Exceptions Q UESTIONS ?

36. Glenda Harden: gharden@tcjobs.org Donna Rivett: drivett@irsc.edu 36 www.ahaprocess.com