Ne Newar ark 2020 Initi tiati tive Presentation to Newark Funders Group December 7, 2017 @ 8:30 am Victoria Foundation – Newark, NJ
Goal: Connect 2,020 Newark jobseekers to full-time employment by 2020. Bridge the gap between the unemployed and available jobs in • and around Newark Create pathways to living-wage employment • • Expand employment opportunities for Newark workers Newark Funders Group - Dec 7 2017 2
Wh Why the he Ne Newark 2020 In Initi tiati tive? Newark2020 aims to match access & opportunity to qualified, competitive candidates Newark Funders Group - Dec 7 2017 3
Cr Creating Employm yment Pathways to Li Living Wage Newark2020 aims to match access & opportunity to qualified, competitive candidates Targeted Newark 2020 Jobs • Full-Time • Permanent • On a career pathway towards living wage • Exempt or Non-Exempt positions • Based in the Greater Newark geographical area Non-Applicable Positions Employers may include the Part-Time • advancement of employees Per Diem • in these job categories to Temporary or seasonal • “qualified” jobs Limited career opportunities • Newark Funders Group - Dec 7 2017 4
Cr Creating Employm yment Pathways to Li Living Wage Newark2020 aims to match access & opportunity to qualified, competitive candidates MBKA Jobseekers College Low Skilled Graduates Workers Long-Term Unemployed Jobseekers Dislocated with Workers Vocational Skills Newark Funders Group - Dec 7 2017 5
Creating Employm Cr yment Pathways to Li Living Wage Putting 2,020 Newark jobseekers on a pathway to living wage employment Multiple Entry Points for Newark Job Seekers Entry Point 2: Entry Point 3: Entry Point 1: Career Training College Degree Job Placement Living Wage Low- & Workers w/ College Employment Middle-Skilled Industry Graduates Workers Credential ($25.04*/hour) Connect unemployed Connect Newark jobseekers Assist Newark residents Newark residents to to career technical with completing degrees; SERVICES & SUPPORTS available entry-level jobs education & training connect to employment • Community-based career • Foundational skills training training • Recruitment and job • Job readiness training placement support • Skills matching to career • Job search/ job placement technical training • Internships/Externships support • On-the-Job training • University partnerships • Community-based access • Apprenticeships (e.g. Newark City of points Learning Collaborative) • Community College *2015 Living wage for a family of 4 in the • Online job bank Newark-Union, NJ-PA MSA Partnerships Newark Funders Group - Dec 7 2017 6
CORE PR PROGRAM COMPO PONENTS Newark 2020 is a comprehensive approach that aims to help Newark workers secure good-paying jobs in a fast-growing, regional economy 1 4 2 3 Program Alignment & Local Hiring & Job Readiness & Career Pathways & Human Systems Change Employer Commitment Placement Capital Development • Policy & systems • Anchor institution • Registration, • Focus on in-demand reform engagement screening & support occupations providing a living wage • Public-private • Local hiring • Standardized job resource alignment commitments readiness training • Employer demand survey • Human Resources • Adoption of best • Employer-designed • Workforce training Partnerships practice approaches training partnerships for a 21 st century • Newark 2020 Job • Alignment to industry economy Bank pathways Newark Funders Group - Dec 7 2017 7
Newark 2020 Infrastructure Capacity – Roles & Responsibilities Institutional Partner Role/Responsibility Activities • Oversight / Executive Leadership • CEO / Executive Roundtable • Technology • Website & data accountability system • Employer Engagement (Executives) • General communications, marketing & Fund Development public stakeholder engagement • Initiative alignment (to economic • inclusion agenda) Protocol Development (Soft skills training; • assessment; intake process; counseling) • Program Design & Oversight • Outreach & Referrals Provider selection and monitoring Newark • Outreach & initial program intake • Public Resource Alignment • WORKS • Employer Engagement (HR) Public sector interfacing (NJDLWD) • Policy reform (adoption; implementation) • • Daily project operations • Fiscal / financial management • Newark 2020 Project Management • Employer Engagement • Program/Career Pathway Design • Workforce Training TA & Support • Career Pathway • Fiscal Agent* • Employer Partner TA & support • Job development • Policy reform (development; analysis) Research & Policy • • Best practice research; content Evaluation Support • development Community & Faith Engagement • • Neighborhood/Community activities Newark Funders Group - Dec 7 2017 8
Newark 2020 Infrastructure Governance Structure Newark 2020 Executive Roundtable Newark 2020 Steering Committee Employer Career Pathways, Policy & Community & Engagement Training, Job Placement Workforce System Procurement Faith Outreach Committee Education Reform • Executive Roundtable (VISION): Mayor + CEOs of participating companies Steering Committee (EXECUTION): Coordinating partners, Newark Alliance and NJISJ, plus • core group of leaders working on design and implementation Subcommittees (PARTICIPATION AND FEEDBACK): Community partners who play key role • operationalizing the effort Newark Funders Group - Dec 7 2017 9
Nwk 2020 Registration (YTD) 300+ real, unduplicated registrants • 92 entries before July 1 Referral Sources City of Newark • Word of Mouth • Articles, Press, Social Media • Google Searches • Advertisement • Community Organizations • Registration Volume 12/31/17 11/11/17 9/22/17 8/3/17 6/14/17 4/25/17 3/6/17 1 14 27 40 53 66 79 92 105 118 131 144 157 170 183 196 209 222 235 248 261 274 287 300 313 326 339 352 365 Newark Funders Group - Dec 7 2017 10
Newark 2020 Infrastructure 2017 – 2018 Priorities Category Task / Activities Budget • Hire Full-time Newark 2020 Project Director and Program Staff & $250,000 Associate Consultants • HR Consultant to assist with Employer Engagement • Soft Skills Training Model – Best Practice Design & Pilot Program • Comprehensive Soft Skills Training Program Implementation $ 400,000 • Community Hub Outreach & Engagement Centers Support Program/Outreach Events & Activities • Project Evaluator –John J. Heldrich Center Research & • Workforce Landscape Assessment $100,000 Evaluation • Design Process - Diversity & Inclusion Technology • Web-based portal management & Database $75,000 • Case management database software System Primary Funding Partners: Newark Funders Group - Dec 7 2017 11
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