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Meaningful Relationships with Non-ProfitsEmpowering Students For A Lifetime Of SuccessJuly 11, 2010
Meaningful Relationships with Non-ProfitsOverviewWhat is an Intermediary?Addressing the issue and solving the problem
Intermediary Profile: Communities in Schools of Philadelphia, Inc.
Who we areWhat we doHow we operate
Benefits and Functions of an Intermediary Tips for Identifying and Engaging an Intermediary Links to Resources Questions & Answers
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What is an Intermediary?
In the context of youth-serving systems, including school-to-work initiatives, intermediaries are staffed organizations that connect schools and other youth-preparation organizations with workplaces and other community resources so that young people can combine learning with doing and become better prepared for post-secondary learning and careers.
- As defined by the National School-to-Work Intermediary Project (STW)
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Addressing the Issue
Increased interest toward preparing youth for the fast-paced technological changes occurring in the global market
Growing need to prepare youth for work and higher education
Education and Industry recognize the need to collaborate academically and occupationally to prepare youth for success
- (Touson & Roberts, 1996)
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Solving the Problem
Problem: Corporations are inundated with requests for participation/funding causing confusion and hampering relationships
Solution: Intermediaries coordinate the connection between schools, industry and resources
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Intermediary Profile
Communities in Schools of Philadelphia Communities In Schools of Philadelphia (CISP) began in
1986 and was created out of the Office of Vocational Education as the “right arm” for the School District of Philadelphia (SDP)
CISP is the largest of more than 200 independently incorporated affiliates of CIS nationwide
CISP, working in close partnership with the SDP, annually serves more than 13,000 students in Philadelphia
CISP offers over 25 programs to students from kindergarten through post-high-school, providing services to in-school and out-of-school youth
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Intermediary Profile
Corporate Statistics:
Current number of full time staff – 239Current number of part time staff – 147Current budget (fy2009-2010) – $18 MillionCurrent number of schools – 78Current number of school initiatives – 25Current number of students served – 13,000
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Intermediary Profile
Our Programs
Education Leading To Employment and Career Training (CTC)
-Ladies of Learning
Males Achieving Responsibility Successfully (MARS)-Men of Distinction
Middle Years Program For Student Parents
Social Services
Diplomas NOW
Integrated Student Services Program (ISS)
Student Success Centers
SPECIALTY PROJECTSFinancial LiteracyVolunteerism
E.L.E.C.T. & SOCIAL SERVICES
Alternative Education Initiatives
Southwest E3 Center(Education, Employment and Empowerment)
Oasis Academies
Performance Learning Center
In School Programs
Culinary and Hospitality Program
National Academy Foundation
Teen Court Program
WORKFORCE & SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES
Out of School Time
Philly After Three
21st Century Community Learning Center
Saturday School
Workforce Development
Health Tech at St. Christopher’s Hospital
Philadelphia Freedom Schools
Start on Success *
WorkReady Philadelphia**
Urban Technology Project
*Year Round Internship Program for Students with Special Needs** Summer only- A part of the WorkReady Program is designed for Students
with Special Needs
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Partnering NAF Academies
Academy of Finance at Overbrook High School
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism at South Philadelphia High School
Academy of Engineering, (Year-of-Planning) at George Washington Carver High School of Engineering & Science
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Roles of an Intermediary
Three ways an intermediary can serve:Function as a stand alone – distinct and separateFunction as a vendor to the school districtFunction as a department of the school district
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Roles of an Intermediary
As a stand alone…Seeks Corporate, Foundation & Public Funding RFP ProcessAs a vendor…Bids for contractsAwarded Professional Service Contracts – No bidAs a department…Fiscal codes set aside for intermediary usage in the
School District usually the department you interface with
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Roles of an Intermediary
Student Benefits of Creating an Advisory Board Advisory Council Staffing Accountability More corporate oriented
Outside Funding Employment Exposure Job Shadowing Mentoring Work Experience
Resources in the Classroom – Bringing to “life” the curriculum
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Roles of an Intermediary
Outside Funding for Student Activities & Incentives Scholarships and college tours Showcase events – Bloomingdales Student Competitions Much more…
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Four Key Functions of Intermediaries Convene local, regional and/or state leaders,
practitioners, and customers across sectors to ensure youth success
Connect and broker or provide services to youth, public and private partners, including schools and training organizations, employers and workplace partners, social service and community organizations, and families and neighborhoods
Measure effectiveness and ensure the quality and impact of youth-serving efforts
Sustain effective practices through advocacy and progressive policies
- Intermediary Network: The Guide to Intermediary Practice
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Benefits to Employers
Identify qualified pools of young workers; Recruit and screen potential applicants based on
employer specifications; Design work-based learning experiences that meet the
needs of youth and employers; Provide effective workplace accommodations and
support services; Network with other employers about workforce
development trends, concerns, and solutions; Communicate industry skill needs to education and
training providers; and Improve the overall quality of connections to schools
and community organizations
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Benefits to Educators
Connect classroom learning with the workplace; Create and coordinate work-based learning
placements; Create and deliver job-readiness activities; Connect to WIA Youth Councils and youth
development services; Provide mentoring and career-readiness training
for youth; and Provide an ongoing venue for stakeholders to
dialogue and make decisions about youth education and services
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Benefits to Communities
Prepare all youth for the workplace; Streamline youth service options and requirements; Measure the impact of local policies and practices
on student learning and the workforce; Promote quality work-based learning activities to
enhance employer buy-in; Conduct outreach to other community institutions
and partners; and Sustain dialogue between major players
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Tips for Identifying an Intermediary1. 501(c)3 Designation
A. Designation as a Tax Exempt OrganizationB. Designation as a Charitable Organization
2. Ability to perform business functionsA. BudgetingB. Personal PoliciesC. Finance FunctionsD. Acumen to form personal and business relationships
3. The ability to assess the political climate for your academy and/or school
A. Know what the consequences areB. Know when NOT to involve yourself or your academy
and/or school
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Tips for Engaging an Intermediary
Identify gaps in your program, academy and/or school
Research the intermediary’s mission, programs, students, communities that they serve, and how they are funded
Demonstrate how your program and/or academy aligns with, as well as benefits the functions of the intermediary, i.e., diversifying funding streams, increasing the number of students served
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Tips for Engaging an Intermediary
Create an action plan and establish measuresBuild your team before your approach, i.e., your
Principal, Director, additional staffBe able to address the “WIIFM” factor (What’s In
It For Me) for potential advisory board members and intermediaries
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Links and Resources
National Academy Foundation - www.naf.orgNational Center on Secondary Education and
Transition - www.ncset.org Intermediary Network -
www.intermediarynetwork.orgDepartment of Labor – www.dol.gov Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board -
www.pwib.org National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability
- www.ncwd-youth.info
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Questions?
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Contacts
Martin NockPresident & Chief Executive Officer
Alanna MitchellDirector of Communications & Stakeholder Relations
Communities in Schools of Philadelphia | 2000 Hamilton Street | Philadelphia, PA 19130 P: (267) 386-4600 | F: (267) 330-0164
Website: www.cisphl.org | E-mail: [email protected]
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