Newark 2020 Initiative. Presentation to Newark Funders Group December 7, 8:30 am Victoria Foundation Newark, NJ

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1 Newark 2020 Initiative Presentation to Newark Funders Group December 7, 8:30 am Victoria Foundation Newark, NJ

Goal: Connect 2,020 Newark jobseekers to full-time employment by 2020.

2 Goal: Connect 2,020 Newark jobseekers to full-time employment by 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

3 Why the Newark 2020 Initiative? Newark2020 aims to match access & opportunity to qualified, competitive candidates Newark Funders Group - Dec

4 Creating Employment Pathways to Living Wage Newark2020 aims to match access & opportunity to qualified, competitive candidates Targeted Newark2020 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 Part-Time Per Diem Temporary or seasonal Limited career opportunities Employers may include the advancement of employees in these job categories to qualified jobs Newark Funders Group - Dec

5 Creating Employment Pathways to Living Wage Newark2020 aims to match access & opportunity to qualified, competitive candidates MBKA Jobseekers College Graduates Low Skilled Workers Dislocated Workers Long-Term Unemployed Jobseekers with Vocational Skills Newark Funders Group - Dec

6 Creating Employment Pathways to Living Wage Putting 2,020 Newark jobseekers on a pathway to living wage employment Entry Point 1: Job Placement Multiple Entry Points for Newark Job Seekers Entry Point 2: Career Training Entry Point 3: College Degree Low- & Middle-Skilled Workers Workers w/ Industry Credential College Graduates Living Wage Employment ($25.04*/hour) SERVICES & SUPPORTS Connect unemployed Newark residents to available entry-level jobs Foundational skills training Job readiness training Job search/ job placement support Community-based access points Online job bank Connect Newark jobseekers to career technical education & training Community-based career training Skills matching to career technical training Assist Newark residents with completing degrees; connect to employment Recruitment and job placement support Internships/Externships On-the-Job training University partnerships Apprenticeships (e.g. Newark City of Community College Learning Collaborative) Partnerships Newark Funders Group - Dec *2015 Living wage for a family of 4 in the Newark-Union, NJ-PA MSA 6

7 CORE PROGRAM COMPONENTS Newark 2020 is a comprehensive approach that aims to help Newark workers secure good-paying jobs in a fast-growing, regional economy Local Hiring & Employer Commitment Job Readiness & Placement Career Pathways & Human Capital Development Program Alignment & Systems Change Anchor institution engagement Local hiring commitments Registration, screening & support Standardized job readiness training Focus on in-demand occupations providing a living wage Employer demand survey Policy & systems reform Public-private resource alignment Human Resources Partnerships Newark 2020 Job Bank Workforce training partnerships Employer-designed training Alignment to industry pathways Adoption of best practice approaches for a 21 st century economy Newark Funders Group - Dec

Newark 2020 Infrastructure Capacity Roles & Responsibilities Institutional Partner Role/Responsibility Activities Newark WORKS Oversight / Executive Leadership Technology Employer Engagement

Project Management Employer Engagement Career Pathway Fiscal Agent* Research & Policy Evaluation Support Community & Faith Engagement CEO / Executive Roundtable Website & data accountability system

initial program intake Public sector interfacing (NJDLWD) Policy reform (adoption; implementation) Daily project operations Fiscal / financial management Program/Career Pathway Design Workforce

8 Newark 2020 Infrastructure Capacity Roles & Responsibilities Institutional Partner Role/Responsibility Activities Newark WORKS Oversight / Executive Leadership Technology Employer Engagement (Executives) Fund Development Initiative alignment (to economic inclusion agenda) Program Design & Oversight Outreach & Referrals Public Resource Alignment Employer Engagement (HR) Newark 2020 Project Management Employer Engagement Career Pathway Fiscal Agent* Research & Policy Evaluation Support Community & Faith Engagement CEO / Executive Roundtable Website & data accountability system General communications, marketing & public stakeholder engagement Protocol Development (Soft skills training; assessment; intake process; counseling) Provider selection and monitoring Outreach & initial program intake Public sector interfacing (NJDLWD) Policy reform (adoption; implementation) Daily project operations Fiscal / financial management Program/Career Pathway Design Workforce Training TA & Support Employer Partner TA & support Job development Policy reform (development; analysis) Best practice research; content development Neighborhood/Community activities Newark Funders Group - Dec

9 Newark 2020 Infrastructure Governance Structure Newark 2020 Executive Roundtable Newark 2020 Steering Committee Employer Engagement Committee Career Pathways, Training, Education Job Placement Community & Faith Outreach Policy & Workforce System Reform Procurement 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

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

10 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 12/31/17 11/11/17 9/22/17 8/3/17 6/14/17 4/25/17 3/6/17 Registration Volume Newark Funders Group - Dec

11 Newark 2020 Infrastructure Priorities Category Task / Activities Budget Staff & Consultants Program Support Research & Evaluation Technology & Database System Primary Funding Partners: Hire Full-time Newark 2020 Project Director and Program Associate HR Consultant to assist with Employer Engagement Soft Skills Training Model Best Practice Design & Pilot Comprehensive Soft Skills Training Program Implementation Community Hub Outreach & Engagement Centers Program/Outreach Events & Activities Project Evaluator John J. Heldrich Center Workforce Landscape Assessment Design Process - Diversity & Inclusion Web-based portal management Case management database software $250,000 $ 400,000 $100,000 $75,000 Newark Funders Group - Dec

Impact Guidance Letter: Connected to Education and Job Training

Impact Guidance Letter: Connected to Education and Job Training Objective: Increase the number of youth (ages 15 25) completing education and job training that provides pathways to career advancement 2030