A Bill and Melinda Gates Partnership for Postsecondary Success

Our Common Interest The future economic growth and prosperity of Raleigh and Wake County is dependent on an educated and skilled workforce. It is in our best interest, as a community, to increase the number of our citizens who achieve a post-secondary education and living-wage employment.

A Bill and Melinda Gates Partnership for Postsecondary Success “A Powerful Community Partnership For Collective Impact”

What is the RCCC? A group of key stakeholders, from different sectors, who are commitment to a common agenda for increasing the post- secondary success of our citizens. - centralized infrastructure - dedicated staff - structured processes - shared measurement - continuous communication - mutually reinforcing activities (Source: Collective Impact, Kania and Kramer, 2011)

K-12 (WCPSS) Raleigh City Government Wake County Health and Human Services Faith-Based Organizations Non-profits Who’s at the table? Raleigh Colleges and Community Collaborative Six Raleigh Colleges and Universities Community-based Organizations Corporations and Businesses Community leaders/members 19 What is the RCCC ? Wake County Human Services Southeast Raleigh Assembly, NC Raleigh Business and Technology Center The Fountain of Raleigh Fellowship

“Every low-income youth in Wake County is a successful student, earns a postsecondary credential, and achieves living-wage employment ” Vision 18

Goal Double the number of low-income youth in Wake County who achieve a postsecondary credential and living wage employment. Current : 672 low-income college graduates per year 2025 Goal: 1344 low income graduates per year 13 What is our Goal?

What is the Talent Dividend? Every 1% rise in the number of citizens with a post-secondary credential increases per capita income by $763 (CEOs for Cities, 2009) By 2025, the Talent Dividend from the Raleigh Promise will be: $153,000,000 or 5:1 Return on Our Investment

13 What Does the RCCC Do? Build and Sustain A High Capacity Community Collaborative for systemic change And Effectively Execute The Raleigh Promise. Mission

Low Income Student Cohort RALEIGH FUTURE SCHOLARS PROGRAM An Example: Low income Raleigh Residents with good potential (rising sophomores) apply or are nominated (Cohort size varies from year to year) ENROLL IN EARLY COLLEGE COURSES COLLEGE STUDENT MENTORING AND TUTORING WORKPLACE INTERNSHIPS SAT/ACT PREP FAMILY SERVICES - FINANCIAL LITERACY - COLLEGE APPLICATION -HR SERVICES - ESTABLISH AN IDA SUMMER ACADEMIC CAMPS AT LOCAL COLLEGE FREE OR REDUCED FEES COACHING/ DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING SAT/ACT FEES PAID SATURDAY ACADEMY SCHOLARS SEMINAR/ CONFERENCE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE - COLLEGE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE - APPLICATION FEES PAID - COLLEGE OUTREACH AND INFORMATION PROVIDED - CAMPUS VISITS/ORIENTATIONS - COLLEGE TRANSITION WORKSHOPS - SUMMER ACADEMIC CAMP - EARLY SUMMER START PROGRAM AT LOCAL COLLEGES ENROLL IN ANY COLLEGE AGE 16 IF STUDENT ENROLLS IN A RALEIGH COLLEGE WE GUARANTEE A FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE THAT MEETS 100 % OF THEIR DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED A High School Academic Success and College Preparation Strategy

FIRST YEAR STUDENT SUCCESS FIRST YEAR SEMINAR/ ORIENTATION COLLEGE STUDENT MENTORING AND TUTORING ASSIGNED TO A LIVING AND LEARNING COMMUNITY FACULTY OR STAFF MENTOR WRITING INTENSIVE COURSEWORK “INTRUSIVE” ADVISING ENGAGED IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WORK STUDY ACADEMIC PROGRESS MONITORING SCHOLARS SEMINAR/ CONFERENCE TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT - CONTINUE TARGETED FIRST YEAR STUDENT SUCCESS ACTIVITIES - ENGAGE IN CAMPUS/COMMUNITY SERVICE - WORKPLACE INTERNSHIP - STUDY ABROAD/ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK EMPLOYMENT/ GRADUATE SCHOOL ALL RALEIGH SCHOLARS WILL: - ATTEND JOB FAIRS - JOB SEARCH/PLACEMENT SERVICES - RESUME/INTERVIEW TRNG - GRADUATE SCHOOL ADVISING/INFORMATION 2 ND - 4 TH YEAR OF COLLEGE A College Retention and Graduation Success Strategy

A community-based strategy for increasing college access and completion. Raleigh College Center Preparation Connection College Entry Progress College Completion Employment Educational CBA Tutoring Advising Holistic Family Approach Coaches Assigned College Matters Campaign Financial Aid Counseling Dual Enrollment Courses Diagnostic Testing Remedial Education Intrusive Advising Financial Aid Application Assistance Academic Services Student Tracking Gatekeeper Courses Monitored Tech Pathway Progress Financial Aid Transfer Coursework Credit Coops and Internships Stackable Credentials Technical Education Certificates/Diplomas Articulation Agreements People Skills Courses Career Advising Job Link Placement Degree Job Placement Career Fairs Interview Training Resume Assistance Guaranteed Interviews

Education Pipeline Strategy College Retention Employmen t High School Transition to College 16 years old26 years old Low-income students in Wake County will: - Be Prepared for post-secondary education - Be Supported inside and outside school - Succeed academically - Enroll and succeed in some form of postsecondary credentialing program - Graduate and are employed

How You Can Help? Become an RCCC partner organization and join the Raleigh Promise. Join our Business and Education Advisory Council (BEAC) Provide our Raleigh Fellows Paid Internships, then Jobs Upon Graduation Invest funds in the Raleigh Promise programs and education pipeline

Learn More About The Raleigh Promise Contact: Jose Picart, Executive Director or Carol Cutler-White, Associate Director or Visit Our Website:

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Effective Organizational Structure Staff Project Management Coordinate Budget Coordinate Work Plans Coordinate meetings, networks and Forums Develop and maintain websites, documents and archives. Steering Committee Membership of All Partners Provide Direction, Oversight and Decision-Making Advise Leadership Team Review Work Plans and Metrics Accountability 9 Action Teams Leadership Data, Metrics and Accountability Coaching Partners, Grants and Fundraising Communication Work-based Learning Raleigh Scholars Raleigh Fellows Raleigh Centers 20 Leadership Team Manage Staff Enhance networks Direct and Guide Steering Cmte Oversee project assessment and accountability Fiscal management Represent the Partnership Work with BEAC SIX ESSENTIAL CAPACITIES Cross Sector Leaders At Culture of Engaged Local Supportive Sustainable Partnership All Levels Evidence Communities Policy Environ Resources Business and Education Advisory Council (BEAC)* Representatives from Business and Education Community Advise Steering Committee and Leadership Team Provide business and employer perspective Advocacy and Fundraising Help promote systemic change *under development with Raleigh Chamber Of Commerce. How Do We Build Capacity?

Early Success Program Implementation Raleigh Fellows Programs active on all six university campuses (23,000 + students). First Raleigh College Center was dedicated on Jan 30, 2012 in the Chavis Community Center (Two college prep classes every month) Pilot Future Scholars Program implemented in four Wake County Public Schools (Mary Phillips, Garner, Millbrook, and Sanderson). 77 students and 96% retention rate)

Early Success Sustainability $1. 3 Million (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) $10,000 CEO's for Cities Talent Dividend Grant $16,450 ADVANCE Americorps grant $10,000 grant from the City of Raleigh $174,000 Drop-Out Prevention Grant $300,000 “Impact Raleigh” Scholarships (Meredith College) $48,900 VISTA Grant (NC Campus Compact)