2014The Sixth Annual Report to Mayor Michael A. NutteR

Philadelphia Council for College and Career success

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06 Making an impact IN 2014

04 Preparing for the future

08 Celebrating success IN 2014

10 Why this work matters

12 Envisioning the Future

14 Council Member organizations

About the councilThe Philadelphia Council for College and Career Success (the Council) works to ensure that Philadelphia’s youth become productive citizens who are ready to participate fully in our region’s workforce and the life of the city. Moreover, the mission of the Council is to provide leadership and advocacy in support of Mayor Michael A. Nutter’s education goals:

1. Increase the graduation rate to 80% (cut the dropout rate in half) by 2014, and2. Double the baccalaureate attainment rate of Philadelphians by 2017.

Specifically, the Council is charged with envisioning and developing citywide partnerships, strategies and infrastructures to support youth attainment of 21st century skills and post-secondary education. This is accomplished through the alignment of priorities and resources across various youth development, education and social services efforts.

Additionally, the Council functions as the federally mandated Perkins Participatory Planning Committee, through which it examines and oversees all Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming across the School District of Philadelphia.

The Council is a standing committee of the Philadelphia Works Board and is convened and supported by the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN). As the contracted YouthWorks Administrator by Philadelphia Works, PYN administers Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding for youth programming on behalf of the Council and Philadelphia Works. Additionally, PYN leverages funding and aligns campaigns and initiatives with the Council’s goals and priorities.

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* The percentages of first-time 9th graders in 2009-10 and 2010-11 who graduated within 4, 5 or 6 years will be available in 2015 and 2016, respectively.

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As members of the Philadelphia Council for College and Career Success (the Council), we have spent the past six years dedicating our time, efforts, resources and energy to ensure that Philadelphia’s youth become productive citizens who are educated and ready to participate fully in our region’s workforce. Collectively, we are tasked with understanding the demands that will be made on the future workforce, what education, skills and knowledge young people need to be equipped with and how we can work together to best prepare them.

Over time, this charge has led to six years of meaningful and evolving work in which each Council member has played a pivotal role. This year in particular, our work has changed and grown to meet the needs of the current economy, changing workforce demands and employment realities. Together, we remained committed to ensuring that our strategies are preparing young people for the success we know they can achieve.

In recent years, Philadelphia public schools have grappled with a devastating fiscal challenge that has forced our schools to operate under a severe budget shortfall. Despite these trying times, we have seen incredible progress and the true impact that we can make as a city. Since 2007, Philadelphia’s four-year high school graduation rate has increased by 12 percentage points and the six-year high school graduation rate has increased by 10 percentage points. In addition, we have seen historic increases in investments in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and WorkReady Philadelphia.

In this year’s report to Mayor Nutter, we are pleased to present these successes and the many others that we have accomplished while working alongside one another. Take a moment to reflect on the data presented in this year’s report as we look forward to another year of strong partnership on behalf of Philadelphia’s youth.

preparing for the future

AS WE CHRONICLE our 2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS, WE WILL REINFORCE OUR FIVE KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:

Data That Drives Us: 16% of youth are unemployed (nationally)

1 in 7 young adults are not in school or working (nationally)

1 in 5 young adults are disconnected (locally)

the skills gap is growing. as a council, we need to take action.

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Creating a citywide system for dropout prevention and

re-engagement of disconnected students

Aligning and monitoring the city’s diverse youth-related funding streams, including

youth funds and activities authorized by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Aligning the various resources that support a college-going culture

and specifically enhancing the connections and transitions between

high school and college

Expanding and improving youth workforce

development efforts in the city

Influencing the design of an

enhanced CTE system

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3,360Multiple Pathways to

Graduation seats

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Local business and philanthropic

support created

1,750 summer work experiences

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4-year high school graduation rate (First-time 9th graders of 2010-11)

4, 5 and 6-year high school graduation rate (First-time 9th graders of 2008-09)

50% 78%of 2013 high school graduates enrolled in college within one year

of 2008 high school graduates earned an Associates/ 2-year degree within 6 years

of 2012 high school graduates returned to college for a 2nd consecutive year

of 2008 high school graduates earned a B.A./4-year college degree within 6 years

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$11,361,783WIA/TANF 53%

$7,847,673 Local Public Sector 36%

Creating a citywide system

for dropout prevention and re-engagement

of disconnected students

WORKREADY 2014 FUNDING

$2,395,400Private Sector 11%

making an impact IN 2014

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Aligning and monitoring

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Aligning resources

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5,424 Graduation Coaches trained

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Building Sustainability in CTE

46Increased school-based administrative

knowledge and expertise in CTE by enrolling

46 principals in PACTA and Temple University’s

CTE Director’s Program

545 Increased skills and knowledge of CTE teachers

and academic core teachers by offering training

to 545 teachers

68Contracted with 68 youth-serving organizations

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$6,390,000infused into the local economy through youth wages

via WorkReady

114CTE programs offered

2,019certifications earned

5,143youth served through CTE

of In-School Youth model participants were promoted from 11th to 12th grade

of Out-of-School Youth model participants demonstrated skill gain of one or more Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs)

of WorkReady summer participants were more interested in furthering their education

of WorkReady summer participants were more confident in their ability to obtain a job

of WorkReady summer participants were eligible to receive elective credit (of those who received a grade for the contextual learning component)

of WorkReady summer participants showed gains in at least one 21st century skills area

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High School Graduation Rates Increase in Philadelphia

As the Council continues its efforts to support the Mayor’s education goals, it is critical to recognize that Philadelphia saw sizable increases in both the four-year and six-year high school graduation rates. The four-year rate increased to 65 percent, which is 12 percentage points higher than it was in 2007. Additionally, the six-year rate increased to 70 percent, which is 10 percentage points higher than it was in 2007. These improvements underscore the power of collective impact to address these important education goals.

Bridge to Success Launches pilot Embedding literacy supports into academic and workforce programming is a core approach of the Council’s interventions. The Center for Literacy (CFL), in conjunction with two Accelerated High Schools (AHSs) and Project U-Turn, sought to better address the academic and social readiness of students entering AHSs through launching the Bridge to Success pilot. This pilot supplemented the standard AHS approach to orientation and re-engagement to boost students’ literacy skills. Bridge to Success was launched in the fall of 2013 and served 72 youth during the 2013-14 school year. Year 2 of the pilot program commenced in September 2014.

Accelerated High School Leadership Establishes Community of PracticeRecognizing the power of continuous learning, the School District of Philadelphia asked Project U-Turn to undertake an effort to reestablish a Community of Practice among the District’s Accelerated High School (AHS) leadership. This group, led by the Mayor’s Office of Education and the Philadelphia Youth Network, is working toward improving the provision of schooling across all of the District’s alternative settings. The Community of Practice will provide a learning-based environment for AHS providers to share and build upon best practices and to collectively address challenges.

America’s Promise Alliance Hosts Focus Group with Formerly Disconnected YouthResearchers from the America’s Promise Alliance returned to Philadelphia to conduct a follow-up focus group with formerly disconnected youth from the city’s E3 Centers. The focus group examined both barriers and opportunities for re-engagement of youth. Findings were incorporated into the “Don’t Call Them Dropouts” report — a study supported by the Center for Promise, a partnership between America’s Promise and Tufts University.

research study highlights barriers for pregnant and parenting teens Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) commissioned a research study to uncover barriers to high school completion among pregnant and parenting teens in Philadelphia’s Multiple Pathways to Graduation portfolio. The report was released in April 2014, highlighting the experiences and struggles of parenting students and a series of recommendations for implicated systems and stakeholders to improve outcomes for parenting students in Philadelphia’s alternative education programs.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Signed into Law

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), signed into law July 22, 2014, replaces the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and represents the first legislative reform in 15 years of the public workforce system. With re-authorization of WIA , the U.S. Department of Labor announced that regulations for the Act will be available for public comment in early spring. The Council, Philadelphia Works’ Board and citywide partners provided support letters and recommendations for the changing principles outlined in WIOA.

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city of Philadelphia unites for record investments In 2014, the City of Philadelphia and the local business and philanthropic communities gave historic investments to WorkReady Philadelphia. The City of Philadelphia invested more than $7M, including $3.6M from the Department of Human Services, in summer and year-round employment programs.

Connect2College Launches to Share Information about College

PhillyGoes2College launched Connect2College, which uses multiple platforms to provide vital college access information to Philadelphians. Connect2College utilizes computer labs, mobile texting programs and the Internet to offer free services to assist and promote college access.

Career Exposure Pilot launches for middle-school-age youth

Through leveraged dollars, the Council piloted the Career Exposure Program under WorkReady to provide 273 middle-school-age youth with opportunities to develop the beginnings of a strong vocational identity, to understand what careers are available in local, high-priority growth industries and to explore what skills and experiences those careers require.

In-School and Out-of-School Youth Models Assessed for Strategy DevelopmentIn January 2014, the Philadelphia Youth Network completed a comprehensive evaluation of WIA-funded In-School Youth and Out-of-School Youth models. The evaluation was overseen by a cross-functional team of WorkReady and Project U-Turn members. Results from the evaluation were used to inform and to strengthen investment strategies and model designs for the upcoming program year.

Mayor Michael A. Nutter Creates Youth Safety TaskforceIn January, youth representatives from PYN, Youth United for Change and the Mayor’s Youth Commission made a presentation to the Mayor on how youth can serve as advocates for youth safety in Philadelphia.

office of career and technical education provides teacher externships

The School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE), with support from WorkReady Philadelphia, launched a Teacher Externship Program Pilot to provide academic and CTE teachers from CTE programs across the school district with an opportunity to observe and interact with professionals in related industry areas. Thirty teachers from six schools were partnered with 10 companies across multiple industries to spend a week observing and engaging in activities to learn how classroom content, competencies and strategies are applied in the workplace.

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WIA/TANF ($12M) via Philadelphia Works

LEVERAGED ($16M) via the Philadelphia Youth Network

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND FUNDS leveraged via Council member organizations

Collective impact is not new to us in Philadelphia. As Council members, we know that to see success, we need to commit to collaboration, work across sectors and focus on achieving common goals.

As we implement our own collective impact work, a strong backbone and leveraged funds play a significant role in our ability to be scalable and flexible in the face of change. In fiscal year 2015, nearly 60 percent of the funds available to support the Council’s work will be secured and leveraged by the Philadelphia Youth Network.

This Council and the leaders at the table are all playing pivotal parts in shaping the

quality of Philadelphia’s future workforce.

“Daniel K. Fitzpatrick President and CEO of Citizens Bank, Pennsylvania, N

ew Jersey and Delaware

The Council’s Funding – Fiscal year 2015

As we work collectively to grow the resources available, it is inspiring to pause and imagine if we were able to achieve our goals:

1. Increase the graduation rate to 80%, and2. Double the baccalaureate attainment rate of Philadelphians.

The impact would be remarkable. Young people would succeed, communities would thrive, businesses would have a stronger workforce and our economy would improve. Based on the information shared in this report, it is clear to see that when we work collectively, our young people benefit.

Daniel K. Fitzpatrick President and CEO of Citizens Bank, Pennsylvania, New Je

rsey and Delaware

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Post-Secondary alignment

Middle School Youth

Capacity Building

Older Youth

Workforce Metric

Envisioning the FutureIn response to recent data about workforce and education trends, the Council undertook a year-long strategic planning process designed to guide the work moving forward. This process identified five priority areas that will allow the Council to expand its work, serve a wider age range of youth, track progress and further enhance adult practitioner capacity and post-secondary alignment.

Based on this effort, the age range of youth we serve will expand to 12-24, and our work will move forward with the following five priority areas: serving middle school youth, developing interventions for youth aged 22-24, aligning post-secondary efforts, developing and aligning strategies to train adult practitioners, and developing a metric to track our workforce-related activities. As we progress, we will continue to ensure citywide alignment with Philadelphia’s workforce system coordinated by Philadelphia Works.

This Council demonstrates that systemic reform and change are possible. It is inspiring to see so many organizations

come together and commit to creating a better future for youth.

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council member Organizations*

Center for Literacy

Citi Foundation

Citizens Bank

City of Philadelphia – Department of Commerce

City of Philadelphia – Department of Human Services

City of Philadelphia – Department of Parks and Recreation

City of Philadelphia District Attorney

Comcast Corporation

Congresso De Latino Unidos

District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund

Drexel University

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Independence Blue Cross

Job Opportunity Investment Network

John S. & James L. Knight Foundation

Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia & Vicinity

Mayor’s Office of Education

Pennoni Associates (Board Member)

Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools

Philadelphia Academies, Inc.

Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO

Philadelphia Education Fund

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers

Philadelphia Housing Authority

Public Citizens for Children & Youth

School District of Philadelphia

School Reform Commission

Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition (SEAMAAC)

U.S. DOL – Job Corps

United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey

University City District

University of Pennsylvania

Urban Affairs Coalition

William Penn Foundation

Youth Representative

Youth United for Change

Anthony S. Bartolomeo (Presiding Chair) President & CEO, Pennoni AssociatesDr. William R. Hite, Jr. Superintendent, School District of PhiladelphiaDr. Lori Shorr Chief Education Officer, Mayor’s Office of Education

*List as of January 2015. For a full list, visit philadelphiacouncil.org.

council Leadership Team

In order to reach our highest potential, young people like me need support and community

leaders to believe in us and show what opportunities are possible through

hard work and patience. It’s more than just work, it’s about building a better life, and

a better Philadelphia.

“Kimberly Pham former youth Participant and current project u-turn collaborative member

To learn more about the Council and its initiatives,

visit www.philadelphiacouncil.org.

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