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RES 1997-1352 - Contract with Jesuit Middle School of Omaha for summer career exploration project• °b,r,H,.N�e4,, �� r- j - � g Job Training of Greater Omaha ����►` � 2421 N 24th St 97 j~ i "l' 1 s 1' : `p Omaha,NE 68110-2282 �®' r Cc>` � !a (402)444-4700 °9` Telefax(402)444-3755 Ff.0°* CITY C Diane L.Thomas s.r A u $ �`�t '}'?It =1 Director City of Omaha f `�`'` Hal Daub,Mayor Honorable President and Members of the City Council: The document before you is a cost reimbursable contract between the City of Omaha/Job Training of Greater Omaha and Jesuit Middle School, to provide career exploration and progressive education to approximately 35 eligible youth, ages 14-15, from June 2, 1997, through August 8, 1997, at a cost not to exceed $33,745. The objective is to offer youth an opportunity to learn about various job opportunities through structured classroom instruction, "hands-on" experience, V.I.P. guest lectures, and by introducing the youth to the world of work through employability enhancement activities. During the above period, the contractor will provide career exploration in five unrelated areas: Communications, computer literacy, health, criminal justice and money/banking. Application of academic skills in the work place, job search, job retention, and life/survival skills, will also be offered. The contractor has on file a current Annual Contract Compliance Report Form (CC-1). As is City policy, the Human Relations Director will review the contractor to ensure compliance with the Contract Compliance Ordinance. Yourfavorable consideration of this document will be appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Approved: ia Zif Diane L. Thomas, Director George av s, Acting Director z' Job Training of Greater Omaha Human elations Approved: Referred to City Council for Consideration 4 /17 ' 7 Lo pis A. Ercofle Mayors Office cting Finance Director J CONTRACT #: JT 05-97CE COMPENSATION PROVISIONS This contract between the City of Omaha Job Training of Greater Omaha and Jesuit Middle School of Omaha, is a cost reimbursable contract for the period commencing June 2, 1997, and ending August 8, 1997. The total maximum obligation assumed hereunder is $33,745, for career exploration for JTPA eligible youth. In addition to all other terms, conditions, and provisions herein, entitlement to compensation hereunder, if any, is subject to and conditioned upon performance in substantial compliance with the following: A. Goals to be reached: Participants served 35 100% Participants completing 32 90% Participants attaining competencies 28 80% B. There will be a maximum of 35 youth enrolled in career exploration for eight weeks within the period of June 2, 1997, through August 8, 1997. C. In consideration of timely performance hereunder, the City agrees to pay up to a maximum of$33,745. In order to receive any payment hereunder, Jesuit Middle School of Omaha, shall submit to the City an itemized statement and/or voucher reflecting the amounts claimed to be due and owing under the above and foregoing subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C). Provided, however, that no amounts shall be paid nor become due and owing until the City has received, verified, approved and accepted said voucher or statement. Said statements or vouchers shall be issued on or after the first day of each calendar month and shall include only amounts claimed for performance rendered during the immediately preceding month. In no event shall the City become obligated to make any payments nor shall any claims or rights accrue hereunder at any time for performance that has not already been rendered in timely compliance with the terms and conditions of this contract. Therefore, no claims or rights shall accrue nor shall any amount become due and owing hereunder unless and until Jesuit Middle School of Omaha, shall have first performed and thereafter submitted its statement and/or voucher. All final reports must be submitted before final payment is made. NO PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE AFTER SEPTEMBER 19, 1997. . e • It is understood and agreed that this contract is subject to and conditioned upon the availability and receipt by the City of Omaha Job Training Partnership Act funds. The following named individuals shall be authorized representatives of the parties: GRANTOR CONTRACTOR City of Omaha Jesuit Middle School of Omaha Job Training of Greater Omaha 2311 North 22 Street 2421-23 North 24th Street Omaha, NE 68110 Omaha, NE 68110 Diane Thomas Father James Michalski, S.J. Director President (402) 444-4700 (402) 346-4464 Jesuit/3 ABSTRACT The Career Exploration, and Progressive Education Program is an eight week program designed to introduce,3 f urteen and fifteen age group youth to the world of work and to maintain or increase their reading, communication, listening,job search, computer, and mathematics skills to list a few. Classes will be held 20 hours per week for the eight week period beginning June 9, 1997, and ending August 1, 1997. Total program time will be from June 2, 1997,through August 8, 1997. Counselors will be a major asset to the summer staff and program. They will be able to touch the lives of a number of participants through classes, individual and group counseling sessions and on field trips where they can act as monitors and mentors. We provided an effective education, employment, and training program for eligible unemployed youth of the Greater Omaha Service Delivery Area(SDA). Are goal is to meet or to exceed the goal of 90%to complete training and for all students to obtain an 80% or better competency level on the post test. Employer Traits and Work Habits The following areas will be covered to assist students in learning what skills, qualities, and work habits are expected by employers in order to be evaluated positively, and obtain and retain their jobs. 1. Positive attitude 2. Dependability, punctuality and attendance 3. How to follow instructions, use good judgement and common sence 4. Cooperation with supervisor, fellow employees, customers, clients, etc. 5. Importance of appearance and attire 6. Good communication skills, courtesy, friendliness 7. Showing initiative, ingenuity and efficiency 8. Reporting, accuracy and thoroughness 9. Organizational skills, and 10. Knowledge of safety rules Applied Reading and Communication 1• „ The reading curriculum will emphasize basic skills in reading comprehension and communication skills required when reading newspaper ads, completing employment applications, and writing resumes and reports. Students will be assisted in developing an appreciation of how reading and writing skills are used in various occupations, students will utilize their reading skills,their reading speed and comprehension and communication skills over the summer months. Applied Mathematics The mathematics curriculum will emphasize activities designed to maintain and increase each participant's exposure to, and proficiency in the mathematics area. Student's will use appropriate methods to solve problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals and integers. Number concepts will be applied to "real - life" situations. Students will be encouraged to use estimations as a standard practice in problem solving and to use reasonableness to check their results. These activities will not only help to strengthen basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractional skills; but will also include the utilization of these skills in various occupations. Money and Banking By the end of the course the students will : -Understand the role of a financial institution. -Understand basic features and how to use checking, credit, and savings accounts. -Understand their role/responsibility in maintaining an account satisfactorily. -Be familiar with commonly used financial terms. Life Survival Skills The class will be designed to help students more effectively handle practical everyday situations and to prepare them to be able to cope in stressful situations by, ask questions, have answers and solutions to concerns that would confront them on a daily basis. Skills which concerns peers,peer relationships, relating to parents, other authority figures, drugs, alcohol,violence, gang involvement and the importance of continuing education will be highly stressed throughout the programs duration and beyond. The unit will also address health concerns, specifically AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases, but more importantly, how to make appropiate decisions before experiencing any of these health related problems. Some audio-visuals will help to explain misconceptions held by the majority of youth concerning sexually transmitted diseases. A pretest will be administered to assess the need for various discussion topics. Gangs related information Gang abuse and involvement are activities of great concern to the Omaha community. Members of the Omaha Police Gang Prevention Unit will be brought in to discuss known activities as well as pit-falls and consequences of participation. Computer Literacy It is imperative for today's youth to become familiar with computers, to know what they are capable of doing and how they are used in various career choices. Computer literacy is a skill that is required in so many areas. Each youth reguardless of prior knowledge in this area will receive computer instruction. Participants in the class will 1 depart with a basic knowledge of computer fundamentals as well as a background in computer applications. The uniqueness of The Jesuit Middle School's program will be the use of our computer network and its corresponding software. This enables us to deliver interactive training reducing our instructor/student ratio to 1:5. The interactive computer tutorials also provided immediate student and instructor feedback. The following task will be completed as a skill in the computer class: 1. Understanding basic commands and techniques 2. Understanding diagrams and problem solving strategies 3. Exercises in writing complete instructions with understanding 4. Mastering computerized job applications 5. Calculating basic mathematical problems aided by the computer 6. Computer enhanced resumes Guest speakers will be utilized. Students will go on field trips to see computer- trained personnel at work and the equipment used. Suggested field trips include the computer training lab at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Radio Shack, Creighton University and Offutt Air Force Base (Software Support Division). Law/Criminal Justice Local attorneys will educate participants on how to prepare for law school, what career directions are available to a person with a law degree and what these various occupations entail. Field trips will enhance the participants awareness of what is necessary to enter into a law profession. Health Careers The participants will be exposed to select health occupations. Films, films - strips and guest speakers will be utilized. Guest speakers will be invited to meet with the students and tours will be taken to the following places: 1. Saint Joseph Hospital 2. Boys Town Speech and Hearing Clinic 3. Immanuel Medical Center 4. Gregory Davis-Dentist 5. University of Nebraska Medical Center Boy Scout's of America's The youth from the summer program will participate in the Boy Scout's of America's Challenging Outdoor Personal Encounter "COPE" Program. The Jesuit Middle School's program activities were designed to serve the following major functions: • To introduce 14 and 15 year olds to the world of work-job search,job interview and job retention skills. We hope to do this with our job shadowing program. • To provide work related reading and math as it relates to the world of work • To introduce 14 and 15 year olds to various(a minimum of 5)unrelated career options—job qualifications, decision making and job responsibilities, etc. • To provide youth with life and survival skills important in today's changing society Including information on the following: drug and alcohol abuse, gang involvement and abuse,violence, and responsible sexual behavior. • To serve as a contract for the receipt and expenditure of funds. Program expectations assisted the participant in achieving the following: • Improve math and reading skills • Acquire specific survival skills 1 • Upgrade basic career knowledge • Attain life-long pre-employment skills • Self-esteem • Deal with failure positively • Holistic approach to employment • Education as a life long process The Jesuit Middle School's career exploration opens the door of opportunity, safeguards the future, and enables the individual to better contribute to society. It builds student confidence to pursue a better life. We will target five career areas as follows: Communication, Computer Literacy, Criminal Justice, Health Careers, and Money and Banking. To help motivate the students, we enlisted the participation of the business community. They are professionals who foster training, education, and professional advancement for the economically and educationally disadvantaged. The professionals will participate in the Summer Youth program by sharing career information, giving tours, and providing mock interviews. STATEMENT OF WORK Methods of Training: The Jesuit Middle School staff are endowed with extensive experience and training in working with the economically and educationally disadvantaged. Pertinent staff hold college degrees and professional certifications. To address the needs of the targeted groups, our staff included applicable learning activities from all three of the educational learning segments: cognitive, affective, and psycho- motor. In the outline of the non-traditional instructional techniques that follow, aspects from each of the three domains are found: • Individualized training to meet student needs. • Self-paced and instructor assisted training. • Emphasis on "mastery" learning in which students correct their own errors and show the ability to advance to the next concept. • One-on-one tutoring. • Small groups discussions for students having difficulty in a common area. • Hands-on instructor demonstrations and presentations. • Interactive instruction with student-performed application of the learning activity. • Applied learning using simulations,assignments,and exercises. • Interactive computer tutorials providing immediate student feedback and reducing our instructor/student ratio to 1:1. • Audio-visual aids including: videotapes,transparencies,audio tapes,flip charts, maps, handouts,etc. • Individual/group counseling and motivational consultations assisting the student with their academic,personal,health,job retention, and career needs. • Participation of guest speakers counseling on career opportunities,job retention, and dress/image. • Professional participant providing company tours,one-on-one coaching, and mock interviewing. They may become role models for the students. 1 In order to achieve positive impact for an educational or instructional program to comprehensively train its students,the three learning domains(cognitive,affective, and phycho-motor)will be integrated. We interrelate the three learning areas based on the ongoing assessment of the student's learning style in order to provide a more effective and individualized training program. This evaluation occurred through observation, product review, written, oral and demonstrated behavior and student teacher counseling. Expected Results: Students will be knowledgeable of career options. They will be exposed to real people performing non-traditional jobs. They will connect classroom learning with workplace requirements. We want all who attempt to know that their best is all we ask of them and their best will always be what they should expect of themselves. Furthermore, we create a sense of excitement about learning and discovery. The student realized that the world changes at an extraordinary rate and that they will need to keep pace. Also, we want them to know that they represent a very important resource to our country as we approach the 21st Century. They must realize that they are the future and the future is near. Classroom Instruction: We offer instructor assisted, experiential, and computer interactive training. We would target five career areas as follows: Communications, Computer Literacy, Health Careers, Criminal Justice, and Money and Banking. Basic Academic Skill for Employment(BASE) with its career exploration component is an interactive computer based system that ties over 1,200 DOT Code Job Titles to 250 basic skills. Using the career exploration mode,the student investigates various career clusters and specific jobs. The student gains career information on skills and abilities needed for a position, their aptitude for the career, and education or training prerequisites. BASE also informs the instructor regarding: student's learning style, amount of time on task,number of interruptions of student's work time, immediate evaluation of student • work, ability to tailor a student's curriculum, and the minimum competency to be achieved to ensure mastery learning. The Jesuit Middle School offers students a better understanding of the benefits of pursuing training, education, and functional skills all of which increase employment opportunities. We will cover information pertinent to job seeking,preparation, and placement. We will examine the components of an interview. We will study on-the-job skills that lead to a worthwhile job experience like positive attitude and behavior, appropriate appearance, good interpersonal relations, and the importance of completing job-related tasks. Community professionals will participate by sharing career information, conducting tours, and discussing the how-to of getting and keeping a job. In addition to classroom time, field trips will be taken to various institutions and businesses which included the following: Omaha World Herald, Omaha Police Department, First Data Resources, Douglas County Court System, Juvenile Probation Office, (Z-MOD)the Omaha Public Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Offutt Air Force Base, University of Nebraska at Omaha(IJNO) and KMTV3. The television stations and Educational Production agencies are institutions where students can produce video skits and perform productions. Much of the curriculum will be taught through experiential "what if' or "role playing" scenarios. There will be a field trip to an office. The next day,the classwill set up "offices" and play the different roles that they encountered during the field trip. Building on their observations, students will discuss such areas as job responsibilities,tasks, skills needed, and education or training required to be successful. Measurable Objectives: ■ To provide the student with career options in five unrelated career areas of Communications,Computer Literacy,Health Careers,Criminal Justice, and Money and Banking. Students should be able to name the five areas and give three examples of careers in each area. • To provide the students with the survival skills listed in the curriculum outline. The SYEP instructors will use the first week before class starts to develop benchmark criteria that are measurable and quantifiable. Example: Reading Maps. Given a simple map the student should be able to find their way over a prescribed route. • To provide the students with discussion,speakers,and visual aids regarding responsible sexual behavior and other topics. The students should be able to name five outcomes of irresponsible sexual behavior. Pre-Post Test: Upon matriculation,the students will be tested using the Pre/Post Test Instrument included in the Appendices. It incorporates elements of the SDA Approved Youth Works program which corresponded nicely with Job Search/Job Retention instruction. Additionally, we will used the BASE software to evaluate math and comprehension levels. Post tests are included within the modular exercises. We will work toward enhancing student knowledge and post test them using the same test(see Pre/Post Test in Appendices). Curriculum Outline: I. PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION/APPLIED LEARNING A. Consumer Economics B. Reinforcing Reading Skills - Reading Comprehension - Vocabulary Building - Word Knowledge C. Effective Writing - Language Mechanics - Language Usage - Sentence Structure - Composition D. Language Skills - Capitalization - Grammar and Usage - Spelling - Punctuation E. Improving Math Skills - Computation - Concepts - Word Problems - Algebra - Geometry F. Study Techniques G. Responsible Sexual Behavior - The AIDS Issue - Drugs/Alcohol II. SURVIVAL SKILLS CURRICULUM A. Reading - Advertisements - Job Advertisements - Comprehending Direction in Job Ads - Understanding maps - Comprehending bus schedules - Using the telephone book and yellow pages B. Using the Dictionary C. Telephone - Telephone Etiquette - Operating a multi-line system - Leaving messages III. JOB SEEKING/PREPARATION/PLACEMENT A. Your Job Objective/Goal Setting B. The Resume C. Cover Letter D. Locating Information Sources E. Completing a Job Application F. Job Shadowing IV. THE JOB INTERVIEW A. Preparing for the Interview B. Building self-confidence C. Closing and Follow-up V. FINDING YOUR FIRST JOB A. Careers for the Future B. Finding a Job Match for You C. How to Find Out About Jobs/Hidden Job Market D. Deciding Which Job to Take VI. ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY A. Getting Along on the Job B. Taking Initiative C. Handling Job Conflicts D. Working with supervisors E. Completing Employment Forms. Subject Schedule: To accommodate the daily objectives,we will including guest speakers, field trips, and video's,we will follow the typical daily class schedule listed below. We endeavored to make their experience at The Jesuit Middle School a positive and memorable one. We take pride in that we all have the ability to step into the classroom to counsel,tutor, and answer student questions. Typical Daily Class Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 12:30-1:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Career Career Career Career Career 1:00-2:00 Exploration Exploration Exploration Exploration Exploration Career Career . Career Career Field Trip- 2:00-3:30 Exploration Exploration Exploration Exploration Speaker 3:30-3:45 Break Break Break Break Break Career Career Career Career Field Trip - 3:45-4:30 Exploration Exploration Exploration Exploration Speaker Role Play/ Role Play/ Role Play/ Role Play/ Field Trip - 4:30-4:50 Journals Journals Journals Journals Speaker 4:50-5:00 Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion BUDGET BIDDER:The Jesuit Middle School of Omaha ACTIVITY: The Summer Youth Exploration Program Proposed Budget COST CATEGORY Grand Inkind JPTA Total Admin Program Total I. Staff Costs A. Salaries and Wages $21,750 $21,750 $2,092 $19,658 B. Employer cost of Fringe Benifits $1,795 $1,795 $160 $1,635 C. Travel Expenses Total of Section I(add A,B,&C) $23,545 $23,545 $2,252 $21,293 II. Operational Cost A. Equipment 1. Office Equipment a. Purchase b. Rental and use 2. Project Equipment a. Purchase b. Rental and use B. Rent $4,800 $4,800 $4,800 C. Insurance and Bonding $300 $300 D. Other Direct Cost $5,100 $5,100 $5,100 Total of Section II(add A-D) $10,200 $10,200 $10,200 III.Total Cost of Project(Add Section I&II) $33,745 $33,745 $2,252 $31,493 Operational Cost Grand Total Inkind JTPA Total Admin Program II.A. Equipment(Purchase,Rental or Use) 1. Total-Office Equipment a. Purchase b. Rental and Use 2. Total-Project Equipment a. Purchase(TV&VCR) b. Rental and Use Total-Equipment II. B. Rent 1,200 sq. ft.@$2.00 per sq.ft.per month $4,800 $4,800 $4,800 (including utilities and custodial services)x 2 months. room:Includes,facilitie,utilities and custodial services Total-Rent $4,800 $4,800 $4,800 II. C. Insurance and Bonding 1. Liability Insurance $150 $150 $150 2. Fidelity bond-staff $150 $150 $150 Total-Insurance and Bonding $300 $300 $300 II. D. Other Direct Cost 1. Telephone @ $150 $150 $150 2. Accounting Fees 3. Student Activities 45 @$10.00 $450 $450 $450 4. Training material ** $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 5. Training supplies * $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 6. Cost for Field Trips *** $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Total—Other Direct Cost $5,100 $5,100 $5,100 Total-Section II(Add A-D) $10,200 S10,200 S10,200 TOTAL COST OF PROJECT *Paper,pens, pencils, notebooks,computer disk ** Text book, video, resume programs for the computer *** Bus cost for educational field trips and tours of employer site **** Telephone cost for internet/modem/computers @$75.00 a month for(2)two months only STAFF COST Salary Hrs. No. Grand Inkind JPTA Admin Program Position Title Hourly Per Wks Total Total Week Supervisor/Coordinator $25.00 30 10 $7500 $7500 $2092 $5408 Counselor/Instructor $15.00 25 10 $3750 $3750 $3750 Instructor $15.00 25 8 $3000 - $3000 $3000 Instructor $15.00 25 8 $3000 $3000 $3000 Instructor $15.00 25 8 $3000 $3000 $3000 Instructor Assistant $7.50 25 8 $1500 $1500 $1500 I A.TOTAL-S TAFF S ALARIES $21,750 $21,750 $2092 $19,658 I.B.Employers cost of fringe Benefits of staff FICA @ 7.65 x$21,750= $1,664 $1,664 $160 $1,504 Workmen's Comp.@ 0.6%x$21,750 $131 $131 $131 Health Insurance @ 0% Retirement @_0_% Pension Other Nebraska Unemp.Ins.@ Total for Staff - - $1,795 $1,795 $160 $1,635 I. C. Staff Travel expenses Local: None Other: None Total-Staff Travel Total-Section I(Add total of A,B,& $23,545 $23,545 $2,252 $21,293 C) • APPENDICES I. Organizational Chart II. Board of Directors' Listing III. Instructors' Resumes IV. Debarment Certificate V. Lobbying Certificate VI. Special Terms and Conditions VII. Assurances and Certifications VIII. Credit Check IX. Financial Statement X. Pre and Post Curriculum Unit Tests XI. Certificate of Insurance These documents are on file at Job Training of Greater Omaha office. A DATED THIS e:71-97( DAY OF i07 , 1997 JOB TRAINING OF GREATER OMAHA iane Thomas, Director Jesuit Middle School of Omaha . ail /, : es F Michals .J., President ATTEST: CITY OF OMAHA, Municipal Corp. i. 0 C.t Clerk, y-of Omaha ayor, City of Omaha APPROVED AS TO FORM: Assistant City Attorney Jesuit/2 • -c asA CITY OF OMAHA LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER Omaha,Nebr 19 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: WHEREAS,the City of Omaha has been designated by the State of Nebraska as the Grant Recipient for Job Training Partnership Act(JTPA)funds; and, WHEREAS,the geographic area covered by this grant includes Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties; and, WHEREAS, Jesuit Middle School Of Omaha submitted a proposal for a Summer Youth Career Exploration Project for 35 economically disadvantaged youth ages 14-15,for 20 hours per week for approximately eight weeks within the period of June 2, 1997 through August 8, 1997, in an amount not to exceed$33,745; and, WHEREAS, funding for this project is to be provided by the Federal Government pursuant to the JTPA; and, WHEREAS, the Private Industry Council's Executive Committee approved this proposal; and, WHEREAS,the Mayor recommends approval of this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: THAT, the attached contract, as recommended by the Mayor, between the City of Omaha and Jesuit Middle School of Omaha, for a Summer Career Exploration Project, is hereby approved. Funds in the amount of$33,745 will be paid from JTPA Fund No. 199, Summer Youth Training, Organizational Code No.5316. APPROVED AS TO FORM: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY DATE P:VTGO\6069.SKZ By.... . -41- ./ Councilmember Adopted MAY 19" City Clerk q Approved. 7 v///9 yor • 1 DY5o• �o cot< z N. Fy iv a, 0. ° b o k O V f'-''.O O 1.O °• O g p ( , • _v CD W :.7)I 1 k C'� N. [I n O O cirPr" • 5' a . �° as ,,,„1-10....__ 1 . \ • . - , ' - , 1