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- Aaron Dean .
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147 Prince Street(Brooklyn, NY 11201)
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the project
In the aftermath of COVID-19, BoBCAT's mission is to educate, nurture and sustain a well-prepared, world-class workforce in Brooklyn, New York, for the balance of the 21st Century, with the goal of eradicating chronic unemployment and underemployment within the Borough. Our vision is to provide individuals aged 18 and older - including unemployed youth and people who attended but did not graduate from selected local universities (“stopouts”) - with educational training (including visual arts) as well as career training which will enable them to effectively compete for high-growth jobs in high-wage sectors of a global society. BoBCAT will specifically target African American and Latinx populations in the economically challenged neighborhoods of East Flatbush, East New York, Brownsville, and Bedford Stuyvesant, where unemployment rates are notably higher than other areas of New York City.
BoBCAT will work closely with specific, prospective employers to craft curricula which suit their respective needs. BoBCAT client participants will be trained specifically to work with these select, well-vetted employers.
BoBCAT will specifically train clients for careers that pay liveable wage jobs. Below is a sampling of preliminary pathways and salary ranges for our pilot program:
- Pharmacy Technician $27,130 - $41,270
- Emergency Medical Technician $32,520 - $50,604
- Billing and Coding Clerk $33,820 - $53,000
- Welder/Cutter/Solderer/Brazer $32,820 - $59,080
- Heating/Air Conditioning Mechanics $39,070 - $71,950
- Graphic Designer $40,310 - $82,310
- Carpenter $37,900 - $82,800
the steps
- Determine the overall capacity of each pathway in BoBCAT's program (Summer/Fall 2021)
- Continue to select philanthropic partner organizations to support BoBCAT’s programs (Summer 2021 and ongoing)
- Secure funding for BoBCAT to offer stipends to participants while they receive job training (Fall/Winter 2021)
- Collaborate with Brooklyn employers to secure commitments for internships and externships (Summer/Fall 2021)
- Develop mechanisms to get “stopout” candidates back on track, either toward their degrees or toward internships and externships that lead to permanent employment (Summer 2021 and ongoing)
- Recruit "stopout" and unemployed candidates for program participation (Fall 2021 and ongoing)
why we're doing it
BoBCAT is being established by a group of concerned professionals, many of whom originally hail from BoBCAT's target neighborhoods in Brooklyn, to address the problem of chronically high unemployment among underrepresented populations. In May 2021, New York City's unemployment rate was 10.9%, while the overall national unemployment rate was 5.8% (BLS, 2020), proving that workforce development programs directly leading to jobs are of utmost importance to our City's economic recovery after COVID-19. In struggling neighborhoods like East Flatbush, Bedford Stuyvesant, East New York, and Brownsville, unemployment rates are often higher, and career prospects that provide a liveable wage are frequently scarce. But, times of struggle often lead to times of great opportunity, and BoBCAT believes that now, post COVID-19, is an enormous opportunity for the people of Brooklyn to (re)build their lives, neighborhoods, and sense of pride and identity.
BoBCAT believes that everyone, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, and life experiences, deserves a chance to build a successful career and live a self-sufficient life. That is why we offer training tracks to suit many different talents and skill sets, in addition to career mentorship opportunities for those motivated to create a better life for themselves and their communities. BoBCAT is excited to be on the forefront of neighborhood transformation, to create new jobs alongside employer partners, and to support individuals as they traverse their new chosen career paths.
budget
Disbursed Budget 9.1.2021
Overall Strategic Plan - $3,000
Fundraising Consultant - $6,600
Web Design and Implementation - $3,000
Curriculum Instructor - $6,192.12 (first month and a half)
Part-Time Client Recruiters - Volunteers
Curriculum Development - $11,000
Physical Teaching Space - $1,500 (first month)
| TOTAL RAISED = | $31,796.00 |
| ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) | N/A |
| ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) | $503.88 |
| TOTAL TO DISBURSE= | $31,292.12 |
Original Budget:
Overall Strategic Plan
Fundraising Consultant
Web Design and Implementation
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Instructor
Physical Teaching Space
REVISED 7.15.21
| TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED | $29,550.00 |
| ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) | N/A |
| ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) (Donation processing fee does not apply to match funding.) |
$450 |
| TOTAL TO RAISE= | $30,000 |
| Donation processing fees apply to donations only. 100% of match funding goes to projects. Please note, fees are estimated here and final numbers may change based on the final amount raised and amount of match funding applied to this campaign. |
| TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED | $14,775.00 |
| ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) | N/A |
| ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) (Donation processing fee does not apply to match funding.) |
$225 |
| TOTAL TO RAISE= | $15,000 |
| Donation processing fees apply to donations only. 100% of match funding goes to projects. Please note, fees are estimated here and final numbers may change based on the final amount raised and amount of match funding applied to this campaign. |
updates
Thank You!
Posted 09/09/2021 - 12:56pm
To the BoBCAT community - we cannot thank you enough for your support!
Because of your generosity, we have exceeded our goal of $30,000 and continue to build and implement our innovative workforce development program. Please visit our website at www.bobcatbrooklyn.org for updates on our programs and progress.
We are so happy to have you as part of the BoBCAT family.
Sincerely,
The BoBCAT Team
August 20, 2021
Posted 08/20/2021 - 8:43am
At just shy of the $20,000 mark of our fundraising campaign, the BoBCAT team could not be more thrilled that Brooklynites have stepped up to make workforce training and well-paying jobs a reality for fellow community members looking to build meaningful careers.
Thank you to those who have made generous donations so far! Because of your contributions, we have been able to complete our strategic plan, meet with numerous city and state lawmakers to form key alliances and garner future funding, determine a great deal of our programming, and begin to hire key staff.
We now have 12 days remaining to raise another $11,208 (including Ioby's matching funds). With all of the community support we've received so far, the BoBCAT team is confident we can raise this money - which will help us finally launch the program.
Please support your community, donate today!
July 17, 2021
Posted 07/17/2021 - 8:53am
We are very excited and encouraged by everyone's support so far!
In less than one week, the BoBCAT community has raised nearly $10,400 - money that will go towards liveable-wage career training for Brooklynites driven to better their lives and their communities.
But, we still have work to do these next two weeks by raising another $19,608 (including Ioby's matching funds) by August 1st.
Please donate today and be part of putting BoBCAT's vision into action! Thank you for your generosity, and for your commitment to creating a thriving Brooklyn.
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