DANNON PROJECT
Programs
Program 1 [2017]
Young Adult Reentry Programs (Face Forward 3) and Reentry Demonstration Program were funded by Department of Labor ETA; and, the Out of School Career Opportunity Programs was funded by Jefferson County Office of Workforce Development. Face Forward 3 programs provide reentry services to young adults who have been in conflict with the law. This initiative serves as both a diversion and reentry program for young adults, male and female, between the ages of 18-24. Outcomes included 9% recidivism rate overall; 90% mentoring rate; $9.14 average hourly earnings; 86% Entered Employment Rate; 88% Employment Retention Rate; and, 85% Credential Attainment Rate. The Out of School Youth Program provides funds for 50 Out of School WoA eligible students to receive occupational training and certifications leading to careers in high demand and in-demand allied health fields. Overall, the project showed much success with 90% job placement rate, 91% Program Completion Rate and 92% Certification Attainment. Services provided were recruitment, outreach, case management, job training, job readiness, occupational training, occupational certifications, coordination of behavioral health services and medical health services, mentoring, leadership and job placement. The Reentry Demonstration Project will begin enrollment February 2017. The YouthBuild program was added in 2015 as a construction training program. The program is projected to complete the construction/major rehab of a home in North Birmingham by December 2017. Enrollment is expected at 60. As of 12/31/2016, 34 students have been enrolled and are matriculating through the program as expected. This program will not show outcomes 2nd quarter 2017 because of the length of training to obtain NCCER, OSHA 30, and GED certifications.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.7MProgram 2 [2017]
The Adult Reentry program is funded by DOLETA. This program services male and female non-violent previously incarcerated persons 18-+. The participants may not have ever had a sex crime other than prostitution. This program provides reentry services funded under the Training to Work (1) and Training to Work (2) programs. Services provided includes case management, education, housing assistance, job placement, job readiness, financial literacy, life skills, career counseling and career pathways establishment, mentoring, career training and certifications, wraparound supportive services. All eligible participants are referred for medical healthcare and behavioral health services. Outcomes include 100% enrollment rate, 96% participation rate, $10.14 average hourly earnings 94% Entered Employment Rate; 92% Employment Retention Rate; and, 8% Recidivism Rate.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$642KProgram 3 [2017]
The Youth Opportunity Careers program includes funding and program services for participants who may or may not have been involved with the criminal justice system. The two major programs include OSY programs funded by WIOA; YouthBuild, funded by DOLETA; and, Innovate Birmingham, funded by University of AL at Birmingham (Contract). All programs require short-term skills training leading to a credential/certification and/or licenses aligned with LMI for in-demand and high-demand occupations. In 2017, the OSY program enrolled 50 participants ($389,000) whose outcomes included 100% enrollment, 100% certification, 88% employment, and 94% Increase in literacy gains. The YouthBuild program enrolled 65 participants with outcomes as follows: 100% enrollment, 88% Credential Attainment, and 82% employment. The UAB program is in partnership to provide case management and supportive services.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$855.9K
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