Annual Program

Summary Report

2013-2014 Program Year

September 1, 2013 – August 31, 2014

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Table of Contents

Overview and Analysis……..……………………………………………………….… 3-4

Summary of Program Outcomes...….…………………………………………….. 5

School-based programs

JUMP......………………………………………………………………………………… 6-7

JOG….…………………………………………………………………………………… 8-9

E CITY…………………………………………………………………………………… 10

Employment and Internship programs

Summer Jobs Programs…….……………………………………………………………... 11-12

Pathways Internship Programs…………………………………………………………..... 13

Summer Youth Employment Program…………………………………………………… 14-15

Alumni Statistics……..…………………………………………………………………….. 16

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Overview and Analysis

This document is the annual presentation of data and information on how Y.O.U. programs

performed relative to their goals and outcomes. Summary organizational data is presented first,

followed by sections on each individual program or project.

Y.O.U. Programs are divided into two areas:

School–based programs: year-round comprehensive initiatives that have evidence-based

practices tied to addressing school success and high school graduation, (JUMP and JOG)

and an entrepreneurship program that helps youth develop financial literacy and business

planning skills (E CITY);

Job Placement and Internship programs that provide basic employability skills, connect

youth to work opportunities that apply the employability skills they learned, and provide

an understanding of what attributes are needed to succeed in work.

Methodology

All Y.O.U. reported data has been verified by source documentation. For example a youth is not

considered a high school graduate unless a written or electronic document from the school

system proves the diploma has been received. Self-reported data is not shared unless it has been

substantiated.

Protocols for gathering information and statistics are guided by strict standards. First, program

staff collect information and store it electronically in a performance management system or other

software. Then, all information is verified by a second party that did not participate in provision

of services. For most programs Y.O.U.’s Strategic Organizational Advancement Department

functions in this role and serves as a quasi-independent entity. Because of the size and volume

of Y.O.U.’s summer jobs program, data is verified by a separate administrative team whose sole

purpose is to ensure accuracy.

Results for Program Year 2014

Graduation rates remained relatively stable from last year (2.8% decrease). This statistic is only

collected for the programs that have evidence-based curriculum that research indicates affects

high school graduation. The number of seniors used to calculate graduation this year was 144

(165 last year). Because this number is relatively small, on average every time the equivalent of

1.44 youth does not graduate, it impacted the total rate by 1%. The JUMP Glenville site

underperformed compared to the Y.O.U. average this year. Staff will investigate the reasons

why this occurred.

This year’s post-secondary success rate, 94%, is the highest score achieved to date. This may be

a reflection of program improvements, however it may be attributable to more accurate data

collection methods. In past years when a youth’s status was unknown, it was considered a non-

successful post-secondary placement. In this report, youth whose information was unknown was

not counted in the calculation of post-secondary success.

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The primary determination of success in private sector jobs is whether youth retain employment

for at least 90 days; our organizational goal is 70%. This past year 86% met this benchmark,

6% higher than last year and 16% higher than our goal. Summer jobs statistics showed modest

changes or were stable. The number of youth placed in summer jobs decreased by 2% due to

less funding, and 94% of youth successfully completed the program, above our goal of 90% and

almost identical to last year’s rate.

Per Y.O.U.’s strategic plan, we began hosting two alumni events where we asked alumni how

they were faring in their post-secondary experience. The sample size is small, as both events

drew youth primarily from the past two program years (2012 and 2013) but as far back as 2006.

Surveys provided information on current employment and school status. Alumni data is the

only information where self-reported data is shared without verification. The information will be

used to help us develop ways to interact with alumni in the future.

For more information or to answer any questions about this report please contact:

Craig Dorn, Vice President, Strategic Organizational Advancement

Youth Opportunities Unlimited

1361 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland OH 44115

(216) 566-5445 ext. 234

cdorn@youthopportunities.org

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Summary of Outcomes

PY 2014 PY 2013

Total Youth Served 4,231 4,139

Unduplicated Youth Served 4,102 3,801

Goal PY2014 PY2013

High School Graduation Rate * 85% 84.% 87%

Matriculation Rate * 85% 90% 94%

Post-Secondary Success Rate * 80% 94% 80%

Private Sector Job Retention Rate 70% 86% 81%

Subsidized Summer Job Retention Rate 90% 94% 94%

*JUMP and JOG program only

Enrollment by Program

Goal PY2014 PY2013

Goal PY2014 PY2013

JUMP 150 153 173

Pathways

Internships 100 94 n/a

JOG 170 182 153

CMSD

Experience

Internships n/a 16 65

E CITY 64 66 104*

BioMedTech

STEM GLSC

Internships 24 33 20

PrimeTime 70 116 96

Connecting

The Dots 15 13 n/a

Alumni

Events n/a 100 n/a

MyCom 225 255 279

* E CITY Goal in PY2013 was 120

Summer

Youth

Employment

Program

2,500 3,127 3,189

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JUMP (Jobs Unlimited Mentoring Program)

An after-school program that provides youth instruction and coaching from a paid full-time

professional mentor, the aim of JUMP is to help youth graduate high school, develop a career

path, and learn employability and social-emotional skills. Other major elements of the program

include academic/attendance support, community service and college access activities. Youth

participants are self-selected and enroll during the 10th

or 11th

grade year, remaining with the

program for one year after high school graduation.

Locations: Euclid High School, John Adams High School, Shaw High School, Glenville High

School, Lincoln West High School, and MC2 Stem High School

Expected Outcomes: HS Graduation, Advance to next grade level, post-secondary success

Total youth enrolled 153

Graduation Rate 81%

Advance to next grade rate 88%

Post-secondary success rate 94%

At each site except Glenville, JUMP youth graduated at a rate higher than the school. Our goal is

to have youth graduation rates at least 15% higher than the school we are serving. This goal was

achieved at 4 of the 5 sites. MC2STEM did not have any seniors so graduation rates were not

calculated for this site.

100%

44.4%

100%

63.6%

100%

80.9%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Euclid

n=15

Glenville

n=9

John Adams

n=7

Lincoln West

n=11

Shaw

n=5

Total

n=47

Graduation Rates by School Site

Program Youth School

District Organizational Goal (85%)

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JUMP (Jobs Unlimited Mentoring Program)

Our goal was achieved or exceeded at 4 of the 6 sites. Not meeting the goal at Euclid was

attributable to the low number of underclassmen served (10 of 12 advanced a grade level): each

youth who did not advance a grade represented 8.3%. We are in the process of gathering

information to determine what variables contributed to Glenville site having lower than expected

results in graduation and advancing to the next grade level.

The results above indicate 80% of graduates are living JUMP’s purpose of

being a self-sufficient adult.

83.3%

62.5%

94.4% 85.7%

96% 95% 87.6%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Euclid

n=12

Glenville

n=16

John Adams

n=18

Lincoln West

n=14

MC2STEM

n=25

Shaw

n=20

Total

n=105

JUMP Youth Rate of Advancing to next grade level

Organizational Goal (85%)

60% in college

7% employed

13% in college and

employed

5% not working/not

in college

15% unknown

JUMP Post-Secondary Status

n=75

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JOG (Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates)

JOG is an in-school, classroom-based program where Y.O.U. staff teach and provide individual

coaching on career development, employability, life and leadership skills. JOG is associated

with Jobs for America’s Graduates, a national network of drop-out prevention programs in over

30 states. The program model is most effective when youth enroll during their 11th

grade year

and remain with the program for one year after HS graduation.

Because JOG is classroom based, Y.O.U. does not have control over youth enrollment as youth

are scheduled to participate by school administrators. The JOG model is designed to serve up to

45 youth per cohort. However, sometimes schools schedule additional youth in the class. So

when reporting the number of youth served there are two categories.

Total youth enrolled who receive all elements of programming

Additional youth served who took the JOG class, but did not get the full complement of

individual coaching and mentoring services.

Locations: Glenville High School, JFK High School, John Adams High School, and Lincoln

West High School.

Expected Outcomes: HS Graduation, advance to next grade level, post-secondary success

Total youth enrolled 182

Additional youth served 76

Graduation Rate 86%

Advance to next grade rate 94%

Post-secondary success rate 95%

Our goal is to have youth graduation rates at least 15% higher than the school we are serving.

This goal was achieved at 3 of our 4 sites. At John Adams our youth graduated at a rate 10%

better than the school average.

84.9% 84.9%

72.7%

95%

85.6%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Glenville

n=33

John F Kennedy

n=33

John Adams

n=11

Lincoln West

n=20

Total

n=97

Graduation Rates by Site

Program Youth School District Organizational Goal (85%)

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JOG (Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates)

Goal was met or exceeded at 3 of the 4 sites and nearly met at Lincoln-West.

Staff follow youth for one year after high school graduation to determine their status. We

maintained contact with nearly 90% of graduates. Of that group, 84% were in college or

employed.

100% 100% 93.9%

84.2%

93.8%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Glenville

n=17

John F Kennedy

n=11

John Adams

n=33

Lincoln West

n=19

Total

n=80

Advance to next grade level rates by Site

Organizational Goal (85%)

33% in college

30% employed

21% in college

and employed

4% not working/

not in college

12% unknown

JOG Post-Secondary Status

n=91

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E CITY (Entrepreneurship: Connecting, Inspiring & Teaching Youth)

E CITY teaches youth financial literacy, business and entrepreneurship skills using curriculum

from the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). Y.O.U. is the sole licensee for NFTE

in the 4-county region including Cuyahoga, Lake, Summit and Lorain. The primary goal is to

teach how to develop a business plan and encourages youth to start a venture. Youth are also

connected to employment and college access. Recruitment is based on youth’s interest in

entrepreneurship. However, since E CITY is a scheduled class, youth are enrolled based on the

selection of school administrators.

Locations: John F Kennedy High School, Shaw High School, Horizon Science Academy,

Thomas Harvey High School (Painesville)

Expected outcomes: Increased knowledge of business planning and some youth may start a

business

Total youth enrolled 66

Average increase from pre to post assessment of business skills 25%

Number of youth who started a viable business 7

The E CITY assessment tests youth knowledge of business plan development such as sales,

marketing, financial management, production and distribution. At each site scores increased

indicating youth did acquire additional knowledge of business plan development. Youth pre-test

scores were quite variable ranging from a little over 30% at JFK to nearly 70% at Thomas

Harvey. This underscores the fact that we serve youth who enter the program with differing

baseline knowledge of business skills.

44.9%

70.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Thomas Harvey HS

n=9

Horizon Science

Academy

n=13

John F Kennedy HS

n=18

Shaw HS

n=13

Total

n=53

Average Scores for E CITY Assessment of busines knowledge by site

Pre-test and Post-test

Pretest Post-test

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Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

SYEP provides youth ages 14-24 with a 4-10 week summer work experience. Youth are

provided an opportunity to develop their employment history, gain practical work experience,

and learn what it takes to be successful in the workplace. There are several distinguishing

characteristics of this program:

Broad focus that serves almost every zip code in Cuyahoga County;

Collaboration with over 75 community partners who provide unique work experiences

and help Y.O.U. recruit youth or target particular neighborhoods;

Emphasis on financial literacy and saving money through a direct-deposit bank program

that received national recognition from United States Consumer Financial Protection

Bureau and Young America Saves;

Sustainability- and STEM-related experiences for City of Cleveland youth through the

Frank G. Jackson Summer Youth Employment Program headquartered at the City of

Cleveland Department of Water. A number of youth receive college credit through a

collaboration with Cleveland State University

Locations:

County program served youth and worksites in most communities with the majority residing

in Cleveland, Euclid, Cleveland Heights, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, East Cleveland,

Shaker Heights, South Euclid, Warrensville Heights, Bedford, Bedford Heights, Parma,

Richmond Heights and Lakewood

City-funded programs are located at Department of Public Utilities facilities including

Cleveland Public Power, Division of Water, Water Pollution Control, Hopkins International

Airport and Burke Lakefront Airport

Expected Outcome: Successful completion of a work experience

Total youth enrolled and placed in summer jobs 3,127

Total employers participating 193

Total worksites 567

Completion rate 96%

Youth who were hired after summer program 135

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Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

All programs exceeded the goal of at least 90% completing the work experience successfully.

While retention through completion is the primary goal, we collect other statistics that

underscore the program’s success in promoting financial literacy, helping youth understand skills

needed for success at work, and good will among the employers who hire youth. The indicators

below underscore the importance of summer employment for teens.

2,803 youth (89.6%) made a savings pledge

82% of participants planned to use the savings account after the program concluded

85% of employers would hire the youth if funding permitted (up 13% over 2013.)

87% of employers would recommend the youth to another employer (3% increase from

84% in 2013)

88% employers agreed their youth had the skills they expected of an entry level

employee, (increase of 7% over 2013)

14,761 youth registered online to apply for summer employment between February 3 -

May 9, an increase of 14% from last year

98% 95% 96%

94% 97%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Frank Jackson

Summer Jobs

Program

n=211

MyJob

n=44

Port Control

n=23

County Younger

Youth

n=2812

County Older Youth

n=37

Summer Jobs Completion Rates by Program

Organizational Rate 90%

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Pathways Internship Program

The Pathways Internship Program provides youth with an opportunity to explore career

opportunities and apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to a professional work

environment. Because internships must be aligned with academic activities, all youth are

recruited through school partnerships. Internships are meant to enhance the student's educational

background, providing opportunities for career exploration and development of industry specific

skills while encouraging personal growth. 2013-14 was the first year Pathways operated. The

program serves youth from throughout the entire County as the major funder of Pathways was

the Cuyahoga County Family and Children First Council. Additional support came from CMSD

and a National Institutes of Health Grant administered by the Great Lakes Science Center.

Locations: Benedictine High School, Brush High School, CMSD (Design Lab, Glenville/Ginn

Academy, Cleveland School of the Arts, Martin Luther King, James Ford Rhodes, Jane Addams

Business Careers Center, John Adams, John Hay School of Science and Medicine, John Hay

School of Architecture and Design, John Marshall, Max Hayes, MC2

STEM, Whitney Young),

Nexus Academy, Garfield Heights, Horizon Science Academy, Orange, Parma High, Shaw, St.

Edwards, St. Joseph Academy, Success Tech Academy

Expected Outcomes: Successful completion of internship

Total youth enrolled and placed in internships 143

Total employers participating 57

Completion rate 96%

Career Cluster Representation

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18

11

10

10

9

8

7

7

7

6

4

4

2

1

0

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

STEM

Health Science

Business Management

Architecture and Construction

Education and Training

Art, AV, Communication

Information Technology

Human Services

Law, Public Safety

Marketing

Agriculture and Food

Government and Public Admin.

Transportation

Hospitality and Tourism

Finance

Manufacturing

# of Internships

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Job Placement Programs

Y.O.U. offered three community-based job placement programs 2014-2015 that prepare youth

for paid work experiences that include summer, temporary jobs or permanent, long-term

employment. Some models are intensive and include significant instruction, other models

provide a basic overview of job readiness.

Prime Time – (Fairfax Youth Initiative and P-16 Broadway Project)

This after-school program helps high school youth learn employability skills and participate in

community involvement activities. A Career Coach meets with students two days per week.

Youth may participate in the program for as many years as they like as long as they are still

attending high school.

Location: Cleveland Public Library Branches: Martin Luther King and Fleet

Expected outcomes: Placement and retention into work experiences

Total youth enrolled 116

Youth employed 44

Job Retention / Completion rate 84%

MyCom

A community-wide youth development initiative, MyCom has several elements including after-

school programming and neighborhood engagement. Y.O.U. is the lead agency for the youth

employment initiative. Working with neighborhood agencies, Y.O.U. provides instruction and

guidance to youth on job search techniques and places youth in private-sector and summer

employment.

Location of MyCom neighborhoods: Central, Cudell, Mt. Pleasant, Parma, St. Clair-Superior,

Shaker Heights, Slavic Village, Fairfax, Hough, Little Italy, Glenville, East Cleveland, and

Buckeye Shaker

Expected outcomes: Placement and retention into work experiences

Total youth enrolled year-round services 255

Youth employed summer jobs 1,791

Completion rate summer jobs 94%

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Connecting the Dots

Through a partnership with Ohio Means Jobs – Cleveland-Cuyahoga County, Y.O.U. provided a

subsidized work experience for young adults between the ages of 18-21 aging out of the foster

care system. All youth participated in an employability skills boot camp that focused on

etiquette, attendance, work place communication, decision making, time management and

creating a transportation plan prior to receiving their job placement. Youth were paid $10 an

hour for 25 hours a week over a four week period.

Expected outcomes: Youth placement and retention into work experiences

Total youth enrolled 13

Youth employed 11

Job Completion rate 100%

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Alumni Data

Y.O.U. began reaching out to alumni in 2012 to continue our relationship after high school

graduation. Two annual events provide activities and networking opportunities and allow Y.O.U.

to collect data on the employment and education status of alumni. In 2014, the youth self-

reported the following data which has not been verified by independent source documentation.

26% Working

Full-time

30% Working

Part-time

1% self employed

2% other

28% Not employed

and seeking

employment

6% Not employed or

seeking employment

7% No response

Alumni Employment Status *

n=100

48% Full-time student

10% Part-time student 2% Other

31% Not a student

9% No response

Alumni College Status *

n=100