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Meaningful Relationships with Non-Profits Empowering Students For A Lifetime Of Success July 11, 2010

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Meaningful Relationships with Non-ProfitsEmpowering Students For A Lifetime Of SuccessJuly 11, 2010

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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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Meaningful Relationships with Non-Profits

Questions?

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Contacts

Martin NockPresident & Chief Executive Officer

[email protected]

Alanna MitchellDirector of Communications & Stakeholder Relations

[email protected]

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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