Systemic Change
During this time of COVID pandemic we are ensuring that those hit hardest by unemployment are able to participate in our workforce development programs. Through partnerships with Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center, Family Service League, Council Of Thought & Action (COTA) and Nebula Academy we are creating new opportunities for change, opportunities to create sustainable careers in in-demand jobs in the technology industry.
To create real change, it takes people who believe change is necessary, people who are committed to investing their time to create change, people that see the change first hand not only in those that they serve but those who are fulfilling the need for change. As a predominantly volunteer managed organization it is important that we learn to recruit, retain, train, and manage our volunteer community.
Hear how WCTD is addressing unemployment due to skills gaps through our real-world project program. This program model helps build skills and confidence in tech careers for those reentering or reskilling for in-demand jobs in an evolving economy.
We evaluate the in-demand jobs in this continuously evolving economy to create programs that teach new skills and expose participants to new types of in-demand careers that require new forms of learning.
Our programs are designed with a metacognitive pedagogy approach combined with industry relevance to ensure we bring value to participates with transferable skills ready to bring immediate value to employers.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND MEASURING IMPACT
We have invested in alliances with many federal and statewide organizations , partnerships with the NYS Department of Labor, NYS School Board Association, NYS Superintendents Association, NYS Parent Teacher Association, Department of Homeland Security, and corporate and private industry groups like ISC2 and IAMCP, These partnerships help support awareness for students from hundreds of schools across NYS, and nationally to learn about new careers in cybersecurity, learn to code, learn about new careers in 3D printing, Digital Animation, Augmented and Mixed Realty, Bioengineering, and so much more. Our programs impact over 1000 students, teachers, parents, and adult volunteers each year. Our alignment with schools in economically disadvantaged communities continues to grow, with 75% of our program participants coming from these communities. With 43% of our participants young women learning about the possibilities for them in STEAM careers.
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We continue to measure our outcomes through pre- and post-assessments. Evaluating our programs for impact and by measuring young adults in four subareas: Persistence, STEM Career Interest, Self-Esteem, and 21st Century Skill Development. For adults the four subareas are: Persistence, Self-Esteem, 21st Century Skills Development, and self-motivation.
Here is what are participants say about our programs through our assessments:
“Program was great learned a lot about coding and learned a lot about myself and the things I'm capable of doing.”
“It was excellent because I am a different person after gaining so many skills not only for the workforce but personally for my life overall.”
“Coming into the program looking to gain a foundation in programing I feel I was able to come away with that and so much more. This program helped challenge my problem solving skills, tested my leadership skills, taught me how to work in groups.”
his program is an opportunity to support the efforts of a community to bring awareness of the career opportunities in STEAM and inform the diverse community of students how learning coding can empower positive change as well as support economic growth in manufacturing and engineering businesses. The HACK-A-THON is another example of how community engagement supports organic growth and impact for students, teachers, and the local businesses who support the program.