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NDCC Pilot Programming for Economic Mobility
5 PILOT PROGRAMS
Women Opportunity Youth
Small Business
GES WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Building social and civic leadership capacity for 25-50 women in the GES neighborhood
THE FACTS
45%Average age of woman in GES29
Percentage of female population in Globeville, Elyria-Swansea (GES)
40% Percentage of homes in GES with 4 or more people in the household
Source: 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• Leadership and civic engagement training
• Stipend of $500/participant tied with financial coaching
• Networking events and social capacity building
• Mentorship opportunities
• Increase exposure to address occupational segregation
OUR PROCESS
GES ENTREPRENEURSHIP/SMALL BUSINESS
EXPANSION MARKET STUDY
Study the feasibility of small business expansions and entrepreneurship needs within GES
THE FACTS
273 Number of registered small businesses in GES
20%50%
Percentage of small businesses that fail in their first year
Percentage of small businesses that fail in their fifth year
Source: 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year EstimatesSource: http://www.businessinsider.com/why-small-businesses-fail-infographic-2017-8
• Market study to better understand the unique barriers (systemic and outside factors) to small businesses and entrepreneurship in GES
• Understand the limitations facing GES residents to create their own business and wealth generation opportunities
OUR PROCESS
DIGITAL INVISIBILITY MARKETING
Business owners will receive one on one marketing consultant support to better engage with customers, gain skills to low-cost marketing options, and transition to new ways of utilizing market tools to deliver key performance indicators
42%14%
Percentage of small businesses that fail because there’s no market need for their services or products
Percentage of small businesses that fail due to poor marketing
19% Percentage of small businesses that fail due to competition
THE FACTS
Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/why-small-businesses-fail-infographic-2017-8
• Bring resources and assist business owners with new forms of economies of scale
• Fund online marketing training packs
• Provide small businesses with web templates
• Provide video tools that can leverage existing marketing efforts
• Raise business profiles
• Amplify voices of small businesses in GES
OUR PROCESS
NDCC NONPROFIT MINI GRANTS
Fund GES nonprofit programming through $500-$1000 mini grants
THE FACTS
39 Number of registered nonprofits in the Globeville, Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods
Population of Globeville, Elyria-Swansea communities9K
Source: 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year EstimatesSource: 2017 Colorado Secretary of State Database
• Mini grants will provide additional support to the nonprofit industry who are delivering direct services to GES residents
• Grants will support existing projects and/or flexible start up costs for initiatives that target direct GES community needs
OUR PROCESS
CAREER RESIDENCY
DPS and NDCC will support expansion of the DPS Career Connects program
THE FACTS
35% Percentage of students feel that Bruce Randolph High School is preparing them for college and career
Percentage of students feel that feel they are prepared for college and career58%
Source: 2017 DPS SPF Report for Bruce Randolph High School
• “Learn while you earn” model for GES high school juniors and seniors
• Students will receive a paid internship focused on areas of interest, earn college credit, and earn real life skills during the internship
• Upon completion of the 3-year residency program, students will earn an associate’s degree and direct pathway for employment
OUR PROCESS
SUPPLEMENT ADULT ED WITH CAREER ONLINE HIGH
SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide ongoing support to GES students to complete their studies and obtain a high school diploma
THE FACTS
74% Percentage of Colorado jobs that will require some post-secondary credentials by 2020
Percentage of Coloradoans that had a two-year degree or higher as of 201454%
37% Percentage of GES residents that do not have a high school diploma or GED
Source: 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year EstimatesSource: 2015 CDHE Legislative Report on the Skills for Jobs Act
• Supplement existing scholarships of students in GES who are unable to finish their Career Online High School certification and diploma
• Assist staff and coach to provide increased services to help current GES students complete
OUR PROCESS
