Inside the Black Box - Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
Inside the Black Box - Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
Inside the Black Box - Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
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Website<br />
Description<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> Program<br />
Size <strong>of</strong> Program<br />
Eligibility<br />
Participants Served<br />
Description<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> Program<br />
Size <strong>of</strong> Program<br />
Eligibility<br />
Participants Served<br />
shared between public and priv<strong>at</strong>e funding.<br />
www.inspir<strong>at</strong>ioncorp.org<br />
Program(s) <strong>of</strong> primary focus in this report<br />
The Employment Project<br />
The first two weeks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> program involve social/interpersonal<br />
training, and are intended to be motiv<strong>at</strong>ional. The last two weeks<br />
focus on cre<strong>at</strong>ing resumes and cover letters, discussing how to<br />
conduct an effective job search and workplace culture, and<br />
interviewing skills practice.<br />
4 week program<br />
384 total enrollments (FY09)<br />
Applicants must be <strong>at</strong> least 18 years old, homeless or <strong>at</strong> risk <strong>of</strong><br />
homelessness, a city resident, willing to seek employment, and<br />
committed to seeking and maintaining a positive lifestyle th<strong>at</strong> will be<br />
supported through employment.<br />
Adults:<br />
• 55% Male, 45% Female<br />
• 29% over <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 45<br />
• 71% African-American, 6% L<strong>at</strong>ino, 13% Caucasian, 10%<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r/Multiracial<br />
• 45% No High School Diploma/GED<br />
• 72% Homeless<br />
• 67% have felony conviction<br />
Inspir<strong>at</strong>ion Kitchens<br />
This is a restaurant skills training program focusing on basic culinary<br />
skills and concepts, teamwork, food sanit<strong>at</strong>ion and safety, and<br />
restaurant service. In addition to training in <strong>the</strong> kitchen, <strong>the</strong> program<br />
includes a classroom component as well as communic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
development and pre-employment skills training. Participants<br />
complete an internship through <strong>the</strong>ir work in <strong>the</strong> Inspir<strong>at</strong>ion Kitchens<br />
restaurant, preparing and serving meals to <strong>the</strong> paying public.<br />
13 weeks<br />
20 <strong>at</strong> a time; 109 total enrollments (FY09)<br />
Must be <strong>at</strong> least 18 years old, able to stand for long periods <strong>of</strong> time,<br />
and able to pass a tuberculosis test. Must also pass m<strong>at</strong>h and English<br />
tests with a score <strong>of</strong> <strong>at</strong> least 70%. Must be committed to finding a job<br />
in <strong>the</strong> food-service industry upon program completion. Additionally,<br />
preference is given to those who are homeless, <strong>at</strong>-risk, or ex<strong>of</strong>fenders.<br />
Adults; chronically homeless<br />
<strong>Chapin</strong> <strong>Hall</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chicago</strong> 71
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