MET CENTERMetropolitan Education and Training
CenterWorking Families Success Network
(WFSN)PRESENTED TO
STEP UP SAVANNAHANNUAL MEETING
SAVANNAH, GA
OCTOBER 17, 2014
BY CAROLYN SEWARDDIRECTOR – MET CENTER OPERATIONS
PRESIDENT/CEO, FAMILY AND WORKFORCE CENTERS OF AMERICA
BUILDING HISTORYIn 1891, Herbert Wagner and Ferdinand Schwedtman started Wagner Electric, a small motors company. Located in downtown St. Louis, the small company quickly grew and, became one of St. Louis’s most prominent manufacturers.
By 1913, Wagner's Wellston plant in St. Louis's northwest industrial corridor was the third largest
and the most modern in the country. Wagner Plant, 1917
BUILDING HISTORY
Before picture of the MET Center.
BUILDING HISTORY
MISSIONThe MET Center is a strategic partnership created to stimulate the economic self-sufficiency of individuals living in low to moderate income communities of the St. Louis Region.
The Center seeks to accomplish this mission by delivering focused, comprehensive, and accessible job training, placement, assessment, career development services and transportations services.
We serve the underemployed, unemployed, and displaced workers, leading to sustainable work and a competitive regional economy.
• Centrally Located Near the MetroLink• Comprehensive Skill-Based Training
• Focused Individual Employment Planning• Accessible Career Development and Placement
Services• Financial Education/Transportation Services
GOVERNANCE/MANAGEMENT
Decision Makers
Make-up of Board
Quarterly Board Meetings
St. Louis County Facility
Monthly Staff Meetings
Hiring of Staff
Business/Social Workers/Teachers
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Industry Advisory Group
-RCGA -WIB -Employer Committee Group advisor for each skill training program
St. Louis County Public Works
MET Executive Director -Responsible for communication flow between programs and services -Performance reports to Steering Committee -Coordinate and report Issues and Problems concerning programs to Board of Directors -Information Management coordination
Facility Management
Responsible for all facility management
St. Louis County
Coordination of Educational Programs
Responsible for all skill-based educational programs St. Louis Community College Metropolitan Training Alliance
MET Board of Directors
-Responsible for conducting Labor Research -Program Recommendations -Resource Development
Services -Recruitment -Orientation -Assignment/Referral -Eligibility -Enrollment -Client Services -Job Search -Placement -Retention -Mobility Center -Community Outreach -Special Projects/Initiatives -Adult Education Literacy/HiSet -Tax Prep -Asset Building -Early Childhood Education
Educational Programs -Skill-based Training -Business Services
BOAT, ProjectXcel (STLCC)
-Healthcare LPN (SSD) -Transportation Diesel (STLCC) -Bioscience Technology (STLCC/FWCA) -Carpentry/Building Maintenance (MTA) -Manufacturing HVAC/ICP/CRP/CNC (MTA) -Pre-Employment Services (FWCA) -Distance Learning (FWCA)
Information Management -Client Database -Client Case Files -Performance Reports -Enrollment -Graduates -Initial Placements 3,6,9,12 months retention -Employment Reports -Special Project Data -Transportation Data -Supportive Service -Financial Literacy
Facility -Staff -Space -Telephones -Security -Maintenance -Utilities -Grounds
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS
St. Louis County Government
St. Louis County WIB
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (SLEDP)
St. Louis City WIB (SLATE)
Fathers’ Support Center (FSC)
St. Louis Community College (STLCC)
Metropolitan Training Alliance (MTA)
Special School District (SSD)
St. Louis Community Credit Union (SLCCU)
AARP
Boeing
Family and Workforce Centers of America (FWCA)
Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF)
The PrivateBank
WFF Facility Services/Washington University
St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS)
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
Greater St. Louis Works (RCGA)
National Disability Institute (NDI)
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
MO Dept. of Social Services-Family Support Division (FSD)
MET CENTER PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Adult Basic Education Program (ABE/HiSET)
American Job Center/Next Generation Career Center (NGCC) – Satellite Office
Bioscience Technology Program - 12 weeks
Business Office Administrative Training (BOAT) - 12 weeks
Carpentry/Building Maintenance (CRP) – 8 Weeks
Diesel Technology (DIE) – 2 years Associate’s Degree
DOL Training To Work Adult Reintegration Program (T2W)
Early Explorers Child Development Academy (EECDA)
MET CENTER PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Entrepreneurship Training Program (ETP) – 12 weeks
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) – 8 Weeks
Industrial Certification Program (ICP) – 4 Weeks
Licensed Practical Nurse Program (LPN) – 1 year
Pathways to Responsible Fatherhood Program – 6 weeks
Pre-Employment Services – FWCA
Precision Machining Technology – 8 Weeks
ProjectXcel - 10 weeks
CWF/MET CENTER PROCESS FLOW
Assessments (Individual Plans)
1. IEP: Case Manager 2. ITP: Case Manager 3. IFP: Financial Literacy Coach
Individuals Receiving Services (Enrollments) Each enrollment requires CWF Snapshot Form
Performance Measures (Placement/Retention/Advancements)
Employment Career and Education Service
Job Readiness Training Skilled Training ABE/GED/ESL Career Counseling
Financial Services & Asset Building
Attending Financial Literacy Classes
Participating in On-On-One Financial counseling
Applying for a Credit Score
Work Support Service
Applying for DWD/FSD/SS benefits Screening for Benefits Participating in income / tax prep services Missouri Career Center Services
Bundling of Services
(%) of All Customers Received Bundled Services
Employment & Career Advancement
Became employed Achieved 3, 6, 12 month retentions Achieved Career/Life Advancements Completed ABE/GED/ESL Completed Job Readiness Completed Skilled Training
Financial Stability and Asset Building
Obtain credit report Correct errors on credit report Improve credit score Savings Account Retirement Account Drivers License Car Saving for down payment on home Purchased home
Work Support
Receiving Public Benefits Received Transportation Services Received Tax Refund Received EITC
Intake/Recruitment Assessment/Orientation
Pre-Assessment Services
1. TABE 2. Work Keys
CWF—MET Center St. Louis Funnel Process 7-1-06 – 6-30-14
MET CENTER/CWFINTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL
Customer Recruiting Orientation
Eligibility for financialAssistance, client services,
ITAs
Program Enrollment(Bundling of Services begins
here)
Adult Education Literacy
Transportation, Job Search,Mobility, Counseling Services
Bundling & Sequencing
Work Readiness TrainingFinancial Literacy and Asset Building –
2 - 4 WeeksBundling & Sequencing of Service
Skill Based Training ProgramsBusiness Services B.O.A.T. (STLCC) ProjectXcel (STLCC)Transportation Diesel (STLCC)Career Pathways to Employers/ Pre-Employment Services (FWCA)Manufacturing HVAC (MTA) CNC (MTA) CRP (MTA) ICP (MTA)Healthcare LPN (SSD)BioScience Technology (FWCA)Distance Learning (FWCA)
Financial Services / Asset Building
Employment Services
Graduates from all programs can immediately obtain
employment
America’s Job Center – Placement Services
Supportive services(Based on Funding)
MET Mobility CenterCounselingJob Search
Entrepreneurship Training Program - PrivateBank
Tax PrepFinancial Literacy - St. Louis
Community Credit UnionHousing Counseling
Legal ServicesFSD – Resource Center
CWFPATHWAY
Employer SpecificOrientation
for Job Seeker
Services Educational Programs Placement & Retention
TWO GENERATIONAL APPROACH
St. Louis Community Credit Union
MET CENTER SERVICES
Early Explorers Child Development Academy
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS
STL Economic Development Partnership
Annie E. Casey Foundation
St. Louis City WIB
St. Louis County WIB
The PrivateBank
Washington University in St. Louis
Boeing
Placement & Retention
Skill-Based Training
Open Enrollment
HiSET/AEL
Pre-Employment Services
Entrepreneurship Training
Healthy Marriage/Relationship
Bioscience Technology
Early Childhood Education
Parent Engagement
Clinical Health & Wellness
Financial Literacy
Second Chance Banking
Financial Products & Services
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community Residents
Local Businesses
Faith-Based Institutions
Community-Based Organizations
Sure Rides Auto Loan Program
Child CareEMPLOYMENT
FAMILY STABILITY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS As of June 30, 2013, the following outcomes have been achieved through our
CWF/WFSN initiative: – 19,253 Assessments completed– 3,726 Skill Training– 4,459 Job Search – 6,405 Receiving financial literacy services– 5,375 Placed in employment– $9.00 per hour average wage
2014 Estimated Economic Impact: $18.7M (1,000 placed into employment at $9/hr. by 40 hrs./wk by 52 wks/yr= $18.7M)
Partnered with Saint Louis Community Credit Union to implement Behavioral Economics and offer financial products to participants. Since opening in June 2011, the following has been achieved: Performed 52,615 transactions Opened 1,298 New Accounts Secured 394 loans, totaling $1,275,958
Strategic partnership reduced total cost (by minimizing or eliminating the duplication of services, i.e. recruitment, assessment)
CHALLENGES
MET Center requires a steady stream of funding to cover expenses
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QUESTIONS
CONTACT INFORMATION
CAROLYN D. SEWARDPRESIDENT/CEO – FAMILY AND WORKFORCE
CENTERS OF AMERICA DIRECTOR – MET CENTER OPERATIONS
6347 PLYMOUTH AVENUEST. LOUIS, MO 63133
(314) 746-0752 – OFFICE(314) 746-0735 – FAX
EMAIL: [email protected]: [email protected]
WEBSITE: WWW.FWCA-STL.COMWEBSITE: WWW.METCENTERSTL.COM