Part C A. PROPOSAL DATA SUMMARY 1. Name and Address of Lead Applicant Organization Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. (ICHDE) (NAME) 613 North Washington Street (STREET) Wilmington, Delaware 19801 (CITY, STATE) (ZIP CODE) Monica P. Alvarez, MSW (CONTACT PERSON) 302.652.3991 x-104 51-0298556 (TELEPHONE NUMBER) (FEDERAL TAX ID #) malvarez@ichde.org (E-MAIL ADDRESS) www.ichde.org (Website URL) Various Residential Construction Sites throughout Wilmington (LOCATION(S) OF PROGRAM OPERATION - CITY/TOWN, COUNTY) New Castle County (COUNTY(IES) THE PROGRAM WILL SERVE) 2. Lead Organization Type: [ ] Non Profit [ ] Governmental [ ] Private for Profit 3. It has been determined that there is a need for a Strategic Workforce Training Plan [ ] Yes (continue to question 4) [ ] No (see Section IV. 12). Submit a final report as a narrative attached to this first page along with a final financial report. 4. Proposed Contract Period Start Date: July 1, 2016 End Date: June 30, 2017 5. Proposed Name of Training Program Partnership: HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training Program (HCET) 6. Targeted Industry: Residential Construction/Construction Trade(s) 1 Part C OR Targeted Common Skill(s): 7. Funding: Total Amount Requested: $ 295,437 Requested funds for this program are 18 % of organization's total budget. Leveraged Resources Provided if any: • Cash Contribution Amount: $60,000 – From ICHDE ($50K) and from US Probation ($10K) • In Kind Amount: $2,200,000 These leveraged funds will support the following: Leveraged cash in the amount of $60,000 will partially support the stipend expenses paid to HCET participants. This $50,000 represents an investment of community revitalization funding received by ICHDE and $10,000 from U.S. Probation Workforce Development (2nd Chance) funding. The in-kind leveraged resources of $2,200,000 represents the ten (10) ICHDE site-controlled, ICHDE-owned construction locations at which HCET participants will gain hands-on, paid construction training. Amount of Training Expense to be paid by the Trainee $ -0Description of services/supplies to be paid by Trainee: HCET training is being offered at no cost to trainees. 8. Projected number of trainees needed to fill the identified industry/skills needs within the next year: According to the LatestValues by dataZoa found on Delaware Department of Labor website, there are 104 annual openings for Construction Laborers in Delaware. 9. Proposed Number of Participants this will serve (trainees): 30 10. Proposed Number of Cycles of Training: In a service year, there will be three (3), four-monthlong training cycles/cohorts. If more than one cycle of training is proposed, can training be offered on a per cycle basis? If yes, complete the following: Cycle # Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Cohort 3 Cost HCET Months 1 - 4 HCET Months 5 - 8 HCET Months 9 - 12 $118,479 $118,479 $118,479 2 Part C 11. Proposed Total Training Hours per Participant: No less than 30 hours per week, including classroom time, for 16 weeks, for an absolute minimum of 480 training hours. 12. Proposed Outcomes to be Achieved (i.e. 75% of participants will obtain a recognized credential/certificate or 80% of participants will obtain unsubsidized employment after completion of training program): NOTE: 100% of all trainee/participants of the HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training Program (HCET) will be reentering ex-offenders, participating in the Federal Probation Reentry Program from U.S. District Court, District of Delaware or participating in the Wilmington HOPE Commission Achievement Center. At least 85% of all trainee/participants will have originated in, currently reside in, or live within 3 miles of the community being served. PROPOSED OUTCOMES: • In the "pilot" year of the HCET program, ICHDE will provide paid, comprehensive residential construction theory and practice training to a minimum of thirty (30) trainee/participants in three, four-month cohorts (10 per cohort). • A minimum of 25 trainees/participants will successfully complete four-months of paid, OTJ homebuilding/construction training within the pilot year of the HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training Program. • A minimum of 20 of the 25 (80%) trainees/participants will successfully complete residential construction theory and practice training utilizing the Home Builders Institute curriculum. Successful completion results in industry-recognized HBI certification(s). • A minimum of 15 of the 25 (60%) will "graduate" from the HCET program with a full-time job in the construction field. • A minimum of 12 of the 15 (80%) who graduate with employment HCET graduates will remain gainfully employed (at full-time) for at least six months from HCET program completion. • A minimum of 8 of the 12 (67%) HCET graduates will remain gainfully employed for at least twelve months from HCET program completion. • A minimum of 15 of the 25 (60%) HCET graduates will not recidivate within twelve (12) months of release from confinement. • A minimum of 10 of the 25 (40%) HCET graduates will not recidivate within twenty-four months of release from confinement. • A minimum of 8 of the 25 (32%) of HCET participants will continue in self-improvement efforts such as GED attainment, continuing education opportunities, special construction skills training (welding, electrician, roofing, etc.), and/or additional certifications, etc. 3 Part C 13. Briefly describe the end state this proposal seeks to accomplish for both employers and trainees. Address how each will benefit. The HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training (HCET) program is proposed to accomplish a myriad of benefits for individuals, their families, the low-income at-risk communities in which they reside, and the overall community of Delaware. The trainee target population of the HCET is re-entering ex-offenders, one of the most socio-economically marginalized populations in Delaware. The target communities are low-income communities in which ICHDE implements comprehensive community revitalization services, including the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing. Training partners are bid-winning, general contracting companies contracted to work on ICHDE affordable housing sites. Training partners are also potential employers. Benefits to HCET graduates result in a successful re-integration into society - reducing the rates of recidivism, increasing public safety, and improving the labor market. Across the United States, the rates of recidivism are exponentially lower for employed re-entering citizens than those who are not employed. Successful completion also represents the achievement of nationally and industry-recognized certification in the residential construction trades. The certifications offered by the HCET - coupled with on-the-job paid training, and verifiable work experience - serve to build the foundation of a solid work history and resume which are critical for future, on-going employment opportunities. Clearly, the most critical benefit to HCET participants is employment. While participants will be paid employees during the thirteen (13) weeks of on-the-job training, the overarching goal of the entire program is to secure full-time, permanent employment – either with an HCET Trainer/Employer partner – or with another residential construction company in Wilmington, upon program completion. For the HCET training/employer partners, benefits include the ability to directly train potential employees and have a direct influence on the quality of training, subject matters, work-styles, on-the-job behaviors, etc. Essentially, HCET training/employer partners will have the opportunity to create an exceptional employee, and in essence, can conduct a three-month long job interview. Benefits for employers not directly involved in the HCET as trainers include an increased and improved work force - one that is accredited by a nationally- and industry-recognized institution. This increased and improved "employee pool" will have four months of training and employment and will have employment references. Certificate of Information and Authorized Signature I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge all information contained in this proposal is accurate and complete, that this is a valid proposal and that I am legally authorized to sign and to represent this organization. SIGNATURE May 23rd, 2016 DATE Gary T. Pollio NAME Executive Director TITLE 4 B. PROPOSAL NARRATIVES-No answer shall exceed one page. Identification and Assessment of the Target Industry/Skills 1. Outline the critical occupation and skills needs the proposed training will address. The HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training (HCET) program addresses the critical, practical, and theoretical skills needed for sustainable, consistent, and full-time employment in the residential/home construction trade(s). Throughout Delaware, and across the United States, rates of construction employment have been on the rise since 2009. While this represents an improving overall economy, particularly as it relates to housing market indicators, the rising demand in construction employment/hiring needs has presented the challenge of a limited supply in qualified, experienced, trained, and certified construction workers. The livability of Delaware’s low-income neighborhoods is crucial for families to create strong foundations needed to achieve economic success and thrive in a competitive economy. ICHDE is a leader – not only in the affordable housing development – but in the community revitalization arenas in Delaware. The preservation and production of affordable housing is a building block of vibrant communities, but ICHDE recognizes that housing alone does not build healthy neighborhoods. The HCET program represents the opportunity for three public policy/advocacy sectors to uniquely intersect. HCET implementation will directly connect affordable housing and community development to workforce development to improve the lives of people living in the communities served. This three-pronged approach to overall community stabilization efforts is a natural intersection where marginalized residents of at-risk communities actively participate in their own communities' revitalizations through self-improvement, economic improvement, and overall community improvement. This intersection - this trio of services - represents true transformative and sustainable community stabilization. The HCET program will provide on-the-job, paid, residential construction theory and practice training to a minimum of thirty (30) reentering ex-offenders who originate from, reside in, or reside within three miles of a community in which ICHDE is conducting affordable housing development and/or community revitalization efforts. Training will begin with a three-week long "classroom" construction theory training period, utilizing the Home Builders Institute (HBI) curriculum. Trainees will then transition to practicum/on-site construction training which will fluctuate among the construction sites under ICHDE's site control and in some phase of redevelopment/renovation. ICHDE bidwinning contractors will be contractually obligated to provide on-site, on-the-job training, with supervision of an HCET Trainer. 2. Describe the process to identify such occupation and skills needs and provide basic industry and labor market analysis that supports the rationale for selecting the proposed training The need for paid, OTJ workforce development training is immense throughout Delaware, but it is particularly high in the communities in which ICHDE regularly works, such as West Center City, Quaker Hill, and the neighborhoods along the Route 9 corridor. The rates of unemployment are among the highest in Delaware in West Center City and Quaker Hill, as are the rates of low- and very-low income households. In the WCC/QH community, nearly 44% of all households earn less than $25,000 per year, and the rates of unemployment consistently run higher than that of New Castle County. Data indicates that 3.23% of those employed in WCC/QH are employed in the “Construction Industry”; however, the construction industry employs 6.18% of workers throughout Delaware. Moreover, the demand for construction trade occupations is strong throughout Delaware, and the State’s Department of Labor (DDOL) market information asserts that the demand is only growing. DDOL’s report, Delaware 2022: Occupation and Industry Projections, indicates projected growth in nearly all sub-categories of the “Construction and Extraction Occupations”. Almost all of the occupations listed below have Job Availabilities from “fair” to “excellent”. And in every sub-category below, the number of needed workers is HIGHER in 2022 than it was in 2012. A recent article in The News Journal published on January 18th, 2016 discussed Delaware’s real estate market “rebound”, stating that the real estate market for new construction is “back to where we would expect it to be” after the crash in the housing-driven bubble of the late 2000s. Experts in Delaware suggest that the housing market is “balanced”, and that promising indicators predict a healthy increase in new housing development throughout Delaware in the coming years. SEE TABLE REFERENCED ABOVE ON FOLLOWING PAGE: Title of Occupation 2012 Est. Empl. 2022 Proj. Empl. Wage Cat. Job Avail. Educ. Work Exp. Job Training Construction and Extraction Occupations First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 1,431 1,792 +Avg Excl HS 5+ None Carpenters 2,624 3,596 Avg Excl HS 0 App Carpet Installers Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles 177 58 199 67 -Avg Avg Fair Fair < HS HS 0 0 STOJT MOJT Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 413 521 Avg Excl < HS 0 MOJT Construction Laborers 2,516 3,148 -Avg Excl < HS 0 STOJT Electricians 1,727 2,046 +Avg Excl HS 0 App Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 229 281 -Avg Good < HS 0 STOJT Painters, Construction and Maintenance 897 1,115 -Avg Excl < HS 0 MOJT Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 63 90 -Avg Fair < HS 0 STOJT Helpers--Carpenters 155 206 Low Good < HS 0 STOJT Helpers--Electricians 114 153 Low Good HS 0 STOJT Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 15 16 Low Poor < HS 0 STOJT Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 92 115 -Avg Fair HS 0 STOJT Helpers--Roofers 17 19 Low Poor < HS 0 STOJT Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Construction and Related Workers, All Other 122 151 Low Fair < HS 0 STOJT 176 195 Avg Fair HS 0 MOJT **NOTE: Table above is taken from the Delaware’s Department of Labor’s Delaware 2022: Occupation and Industry Projection report. According to information gathered from dataZoa found on DOL's website, short-term workforce needs for "construction laborers" increases from 2015 through 2017 by 111 jobs. Data also indicates a workforce needs increase in specific construction trades/skills between 2015 through 2017, including carpenters (154 jobs), carpet installers (15 jobs), painters (31 jobs), insulation workers (13 jobs), and drywall and ceiling hangers (23). "Helpers" in brick and stonemasonry, carpentry, painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and all other construction trades indicate a workforce need/increase of 59 jobs from 2015 through 2017. "Short-Term Industry" data from Department of Labor's - Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information, described as "projection of the number of jobs two years ahead at the industry sector and sub-sector level, updated every year", indicates a 2.6% increase (2 -Year Job Change) in the number of "construction" jobs (a total of 1,080 jobs). Likewise, a 2.5% increase in "specialty trade contractors" is indicated, representing 670 jobs. Long-term Occupation Projections are just as positive. dataZoa information which describes "projections of employment levels 10 year ahead" indicates that there will be a 2.27% increase of Construction Laborers job "openings" between 2012 through 2022. This represents 117 "openings" of Construction Laborers annually for those 10 years. Ten-year labor market projections show positive increases throughout specific construction trades/skills as well, including carpentry (3.2% increase), insulation workers (2.07% increase), painters (2.2% increase), cement and concrete finishers (2.35% increase), and carpet installers (1.18% increase). There is also annual growth indicated in all construction "Helpers" jobs, including brick and stonemasonry, electrical, carpentry, painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and "all other" construction trades from 2012 through 2022. Moreover, Long-term Industry Projections data from dataZoa indicate parallel increase(s) in the Construction industry. According to Delaware's Department of Labor's dataZoa information, there is a 2.4% increase in annual construction industry-wide jobs projected between 2012 through 2022. This is a 10-year Job Change of 5,070 construction job openings over the 10 year period. "Business Employment Dynamics" information, also gleaned from Delaware's Department of Labor's Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information, indicates that Employment "Openings" in the Construction category have increased from 335 job openings in the first quarter of 2014 to 483 job openings in the third quarter of 2015. Clearly, the construction labor market data analysis indicates a clear need for an increased labor pool for construction trades. The proposed HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training program will serve to answer the labor market's needs, by not only increasing the available labor pool, but by increasing the pool's employability and skills levels. 3. Describe the process in how the Applicant Group has defined their actual and projected workforce needs. How will the partnership continue this process to ensure projections continue and needs are being met? The HCET partnership is largely comprised of experts in and practitioners of the residential construction business. ICHDE, as the "lead", is Delaware's most prolific developer of affordable housing, and seven (7) of the twelve (12) partners are fully licensed, operating, and successful construction companies. As practitioners and experts, the "construction sector" of the HCET partnership has first-hand awareness of workforce needs, economic and market indicators, industry fluctuations, and trade/skills levels needed for viable, long-term construction trades employment. Above and beyond knowing the business of their businesses, the HCET partnership accessed and utilized the most recent labor market data available on Delaware’s Department of Labor website to define projected workforce needs. Data was also collected from PolicyMap.com, a member-only, online-platform which unifies the web’s largest place-based data library with simple mapping and reporting tools used for research, market studies, business planning, site selection, grant applications and impact analysis. The HCET program represents an intersection of workforce development, affordable housing development, and community revitalization which is perfectly natural and logical. By nature of the relationship of the three "sectors", the partnership (including Delaware's Department of Labor) will always be at the forefront of the residential construction industry, labor needs, and market trends. To ensure that the HCET partnership's "anecdotal" knowledge is correct, HCET staff will assess labor market data on a quarterly basis utilizing PolicyMap software for national data and the most current and available data on DOL's Employment and Training website for local information. Key People 1. Complete the following chart detailing the partners involved: Organization Type (i.e. Employer, Education/Trainer, or Other Partner) 1. Other Partner – Source of Referrals, Funding, and Additional Program Services 2. Other Partner – Additional Program Services 3. Training Partner AND Employer Partner 4. Training Partner AND Employer Partner 5. Training Partner AND Employer Partner 6. Training Partner AND Employer Partner 7. Training Partner AND Employer Partner 8. Training Partner AND Employer Partner Name of Organization Organization Contact and Contact Information (include phone number and email) U.S. Probation – Delaware District Workforce Development Program John Selvaggi Chief Probation Officer 302.252.2965 John_selvaggi@dep.uscourts.gov Wilmington HOPE Commission Achievement Center Charles Madden 302.407.3397 x-100 cmadden@wilmhope.org Petrucon Construction Company, Inc. James Petruccelli 302.571.5781 pcckaren@verizon.net Christina Fabris 302.588.5547 clafabris@aol.com Darlene Sample 302.652.3991 x-115 dsample@ichde.org Roger Gordon 302.668.2203 tagconstruction2@gmail.com Tyrone Clemmons 302.566.5063 3hammer@gmail.com CLA Construction, LLC Integrity Construction TAG Construction, LLC 3 Guys and a Hammer, LLC GO 2 GUYS Remodeling, LLC Daniel Hunter 302.494.7065 g2gremodeling@gmail.com Role/Commitment Source of Referrals, Commitment via Letter of Commitment, Providing Intensive Case Management and Supportive Services. Pre-Screening. Source of Referrals, Commitment via Letter of Commitment, Providing Intensive Case Management and Supportive Services. Pre-Screening. Training Partner and Potential Employer - Commitment via Memorandum of Understanding Training Partner and Potential Employer - Commitment via Memorandum of Understanding Training Partner and Potential Employer - Commitment via Memorandum of Understanding Training Partner and Potential Employer - Commitment via Memorandum of Understanding Training Partner and Potential Employer - Commitment via Memorandum of Understanding Training Partner and Potential Employer - Commitment via Memorandum of Understanding Organization Type (i.e. Employer, Education/Trainer, or Other Partner) 9. Training Partner AND Employer Partner Name of Organization Santos All Phase Construction, LLC Organization Contact and Contact Information (include phone number and email) Francisco Santos 302.784.5009 Santosconstruction85@gmail.com Chris Helmers 410-804-8044 chelmers@nw.org 10. Other Partner – Technical Support AND Potential Funder NeighborWorks® America 11. Other Partner – Community Stakeholder AND Funding Partner 12. Other Partner – Community Stakeholder AND Cont. Ed. Partner West Center City Future Initiative (Wells Fargo Regional Foundation) Nnamdi Chukwuocha 302.652.3991 x-116 nchukwuocha@ichde.org West End Neighborhood House, Inc. Paul F. Calistro, Jr. 302.658.4171 pcalistro@westendnh.org Role/Commitment Training Partner and Potential Employer - Commitment via Memorandum of Understanding Provider of Workforce Development Technical Assistance, Potential Funding Partner, Commitment via Community Revitalization funding. Community Stakeholder, Commitment via Community Revitalization Funding. Community Stakeholder, Technical Assistance, Can provide additional training, education, and resources upon HCET graduation 2. Describe preliminary plans to solicit feedback as to the value and impact of the training and the partnership generally. The success of any program is largely based on providers’ abilities to receive feedback and implement improvements based on consumer and partner information. This process is even more critical for a program’s pilot year, such as the HCET. The HCET program is designed as such that the partners are actually co-service providers, co-trainers, and employers, and therefore the intra-program communication will be near constant, feedback will be garnered organically, and programmatic impact will be measured according to DE DOL, U.S. Probation, and HOPE Commission reporting standards. Formal surveys of participants/trainees will be offered at stages throughout the program. Trainees will complete a survey after the initial three weeks of classroom training, after four weeks of on-site construction training, and upon program completion. Pilot year surveys will be critical to improving the HCET program to ensure its long-term value results in the highest possible positive impacts for the individuals, for the partnering agencies and institutions, and for the Delaware economy. 3. Describe plans to ensure the sustainability of the partnership in the absence of funding. The partnerships which form the HCET program represent previously formed working relationships between ICHDE and the listed training partners. In fact, the HCET was born from the existing partnerships, and it was through the TRAIN funding and planning opportunity that the partnerships were “formalized” and integrated into a planned system of service provision which is now a strategic, informed, deliberate, and researched model for workforce development, training, and employment. It is ICHDE's belief that transformative community revitalization efforts must include the engagement of community residents to be truly successful and to avoid gentrification-led displacement. All research and practical experience dictates that sustainable revitalization must be rooted in participation by community residents, and stakeholders, but all too often, redevelopment is something that happens TO a community, not BY a community. In that vein, it is ICHDE’s responsibility – as a leader of Delaware’s community revitalization and affordable housing development arenas – to include residents in the work conducted to provide transformative, sustainable community redevelopment. With support from the community, a supportive board of directors, and committed partners dedicated to the concept of true community redevelopment through resident-based workforce development, ICHDE will continue to provide similar employment and training services, on an informal and smaller scale, as it has since early 2105. In the absence of funding, the partnerships will remain in place and the HCET program will re-adjust and scale down to the level of funding achieved. Core Features 1. Intensity/Duration – Describe the intensity of the service to participants, including hours of participation. In addition identify the enrollment schedule, training schedule and the duration of the program including any post-exit follow-up. The HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training (HCET) program will be implemented in cohorts of ten (10) participants. Each training cohort will consist of sixteen (16) weeks (or four months) of both residential construction theory and practical, hands-on training/education. In the HCET pilot year, there will be three (3) cohorts over a twelve-month period, serving a minimum of thirty (30) HCET participants. Each cohort will begin with three (3) weeks of classroom-based, construction theory training. Class-based coursework will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, for a total of twenty (20) hours of curriculabased education per week (subtracting the one hour of break time each training day). In total, each HCET participant will receive a minimum of sixty (60) hours of classroom- and theory-based residential construction training. NOTE: the curricula includes literacy and employment-skills training as well. At week-four, from the classroom, HCET participants will transition to on-site, practicum construction training. Onsite, hands-on skilled training represents the majority of the remaining thirteen (13) weeks of the HCET total program weeks of sixteen (16). Scheduled hours will be dependent on each individual site, but will not exceed thirty (30) onsite hours per week. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, HCET participants will return to the classroom from 1:00 p.m until 5:00 p.m. for continued curricula classroom-based construction theory education. Post-exit follow-up will be conducted by ICHDE HCET staff, as well as by participants originating agency (U.S. Probation Workforce Development Program and/or the HOPE Commission Achievement Center). Job development and job placement services will be conducted by HCET staff throughout the longevity of the program, and will be the shared responsibility of the HCET Field Liaison and Program Administrator. Should an HCET graduate exit the program without a fulltime job placement or a placement in continuing education/training, the HCET Field Liaison will continue to work with that individual's job placement until employment is obtained. 2. Describe who will be providing training and how they were selected. Classroom-based, residential construction theory training utilizing the Home Builders Institute curricula (described below) will be conducted by a licensed, or at minimum formerly licensed, general contractor/ educator. This HCET Education and Training Specialist will be selected based on their past formal experiences in the residential construction and educational arenas. Upon hire, the HCET Education and Training Specialist will be trained for HBI curricula instruction by HBI. (HBI mandates that all HBI trainers are themselves trained in HBI instruction.) The HCET Education and Training Specialist will not only be the classroom instructor implementing the HBI curricula, but he/she will transition with trainees to work sites and provide on-going continued co-training on site(s) along with hired contractor/partner training. S/He will ensure that the training provided by our contractors is appropriate, valuable, and consistent with HBI coursework. The Education and Training Specialist will also continue to provide classroom-based HBI curricula instruction on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The HCET Field Liaison will also serve as a "back-up" training assistant in the field, as needed. The Field Liaison will be selected based on his/her experience in not only the construction trades, but also awareness of the residential building market, real estate development, and the overall construction arena in Delaware. The Field Liaison will also be responsible for soft “case management”, to serve as a liaison between participants' case managers from their agencies of origin. This individual will also serve as a liaison and participant advocate working to ensure postgraduation continuing education and training options, job development and placement, and post-exit follow-up. The HCET Field Liaison will also be an HBI-trained HBI instructor. Once HCET trainees transition from the classroom to the work-site, fully-licensed General Contractors will be the lead on-site construction trainers. ICHDE is currently partnered with seven (7) general contracting companies who have agreed to provide hands-on, on-site construction trades training to two (2) HCET participants per ICHDE site. Moving forward, ICHDE will make HCET training a condition of "winning" an ICHDE residential construction bid. In other words, for a general contractor to meet the conditions of an ICHDE building bid (particularly bids for ICHDE's affordable housing/community revitalization projects), the construction company must agree to participating as a trainer in the HCET program. ** SEE MEMORANDA of UNDERSTANDING as ATTACHMENT A. 3. Insert or attach the proposed curriculum. The Home Builders Institute (HBI) is the educational arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), which is one of the largest trade associations in the United States. The mission of the NAHB is "to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Chief among NAHB's goals is providing and expanding opportunities for all consumers to have safe, decent and affordable housing." The NAHB is a federation of more than 800 state and local associations. About one-third of NAHB’s more than 140,000 members are home builders or remodelers. The remaining members are associates working in closely related fields within the housing industry such as mortgage finance and building products and services. HBI is a national leader for career training in the building industry. It provides students the skills and experience they need for successful careers through pre-apprenticeship training, certification programs, textbooks and curricula. With an 80 percent job placement rate for graduates, HBI training programs are taught in local communities across the country to youth, veterans, displaced workers and other underserved populations. HBI training programs do more than just provide job skills; they also build character and self-esteem, helping to provide students with the skills they need to succeed on the job and in life. HBI training programs use the Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curriculum, which was developed by members of the housing industry and combines academic instruction and hands-on training on actual construction projects. The curriculum also provides literacy and employability skills. Included among NAHB and HBI partners are Workforce Investment Boards, Departments of Corrections, Boards of Education, Departments of Juvenile Justice, Youth Services agencies and Community Based Organizations. ** SEE DESCRIPTION and SAMPLE OF HBI/PACT CURRICULA as ATTACHMENT B. ** PLEASE NOTE that HBI would not release full curriculum until purchase or formal purchase agreement. 4. Delivery Strategy – In a narrative fashion describe how a specific client will flow through the elements of your program. As stated above, the HCET is designed to offer three (3), four-month long "cohorts" of training, of groups of ten (10) trainees per cohort, for a total of thirty (30) HCET participants in a twelve (12) month period. Referrals for training will be sourced from the U.S. Probation Reentry/Workforce Development Program and the Wilmington HOPE Commission Achievement Center. All HCET participants will be "pre-screened" by their originating source agency. They will be referred directly to the HCET Program Coordinator, who will be responsible for conducting the initial HCET trainee intakes, which will include, at minimum, an assessment interview, an application, and a skills-level and education-level evaluation. Each HCET cohort will begin with three weeks of classroom training. Construction theory/classroom training includes Home Builders Institute's Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curricula. Classroom hours are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m and proceed to 3:00 p.m. (with appropriate breaks) Monday through Thursday. The schedule will result in 5 hours of classwork per day, four days a week, for a total of 20 hours of residential construction theory training per week. Classroom training for three weeks results in a total of 60 hours of curricula instruction. Once trainees complete the three weeks of HBI construction theory training in the classroom environment, they will transition to practical, on-site, hands-on construction training. All work/training sites are owned and sitecontrolled by ICHDE. Each ICHDE construction site will receive two (2) HCET trainees who will receive on-going, hands-on, construction training directly from ICHDE construction-bid-awarded contractors (HCET partners). HCET trainees will work as part of the contractors' "crews". On-site training will ultimately be supervised by the HCET Training specialist, as well as ICHDE's Housing Construction Manager. Once HCET participant enter on-site construction training, they will begin to earn a stipend of $10.00 per hour. Work/training hours will depend upon the schedule of the training contractor, but will not exceed 30 hours per week. Throughout the on-site training period, participants will continue classroom-based construction theory training on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. This affords not only continued theory education, but allows time for preparing for and taking HBI certification exams. Throughout the 16-week program, HCET participants will be receiving support services from their agencies of origin as appropriate and needed - the U.S. Probation Workforce Development program and/or the HOPE Commission Achievement Center. These supportive and case management services will correspond with HCET training, and address issues (as appropriate) such as mental health and addictions treatment, housing, child-support issues, and an array of reentry/reintegration issues. U.S. Probation and Achievement Center will also provide on-going participation monitoring and mandatory drug-screenings. The HCET Field Liaison will work with participants throughout the program in varying degrees. However, the primary role of the Field Liaison will focus on program exit transition. Namely, the Field Liaison will work with participants in seeking and securing full-time employment and/or assist participants in placement in continued training/education opportunities. The Field Liaison is responsible developing relationship with "outside" employers and training opportunities and advocate on behalf of HCET graduates. 5. Describe the way your training program integrates work and learning. The HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training program is based on the theory of contextualized learning, which loosely defined, IS the integration of work and learning. Work-based learning integrates classroom and course work studies with practical work experience and provides a point of difference for graduates that employers value. By combining classroom instruction and hands-on training on a job site, the HCET program represents an industryrecognized approach in training individuals to develop construction craft skills. Contextual learning specific to construction trades, safety, construction math and measurements, and hand and power tools is part of the curriculum. Specific to the HCET, the integrated work and learning approach to training establishes a three-way, beneficial relationship between the student/trainee, the training organization (ICHDE and/or the on-site general constructor trainers), and the employers. There are benefits to the trainees, the trainers, and the employers. The Integration of WORK and LEARNING generates benefits for HCET participants, including: • • • • • • • • • Working in a setting in which to put theory into practice Developing an awareness of work-place culture and expectations Developing ‘soft' skills such as communication, team working, email and report-writing skills, punctuality and attendance, leadership and career development; Having an opportunity to develop a practical appreciation of the construction trade(s)/profession(s) Developing practical skills to reflect upon in future studies; The ability to "earn and learn" Developing enhanced employment prospects and the potential of commanding higher wages Obtaining practical assistance in developing career strategies and Developing an awareness of business opportunities and building up a network of contacts. The Integration of WORK and LEARNING generates benefits for ALL HCET Trainers and HCET Staff, including: The opportunity for students to see their subject area in practice The ability to integrate student learning experiences into curriculum development The satisfaction of seeing students develop and implement learned skills Establishing links with a wider range of employers Using employer contacts to ensure that their commercial or industry-related teaching is up-to-date and ensure validation of HBI curricula and classroom activities The creation and tailoring of innovative or more applicable work-integrated-learning opportunities through collaboration with future employers in placement of HCET students Developing expertise in assessment methods by working with employers who have experience in assessing 'employability' skills. • • • • • • • The Integration of WORK and LEARNING generates benefits for EMPLOYERS, including: • • • • • • • Working with the HCET program to identify, develop, and deliver integrated work opportunities to maximize learning Ability to directly inform the training process to directly impact the skills and talents of the workforce Avoid exploitative practices when offering work-experience opportunities Having a dedicated resource to complete specific tasks or projects The opportunity to give a potential HCET recruit an employment trial without obligation Using students' reflection on work experience as a recruitment criterion Having a workforce pool of potential employees with some general awareness of workplace culture 6. Describe recognized certificate(s)/credential that a successful completer of your program will achieve. HBI training, curricula and instructional materials are based on national standards created by the residential construction industry and offers certification assessments for the Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) program being used in the HCET program. The assessments are offered through a partnership with the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI), the nation’s leading provider of career and technical education technical industry-based credentials. Certifications are offered at three proficiency levels for secondary and postsecondary students in basic principles of construction, carpentry, building construction, HVAC and house wiring. All programs such as the HECT engaged in student certification protocols are eligible for HBI/NAHB program credentialing. Students who complete training through HBI PACT are eligible to sit for the PACT Certification Assessments. Completion of either PACT Core Certification Assessment is required to sit for the Specialty Certification Assessment. The certification assessments that are currently offered include Core Certification Assessment, Green Core Certification Assessment, and Specialty Building Construction Technology Certification Assessment. (Completion of either PACT Core Certification Assessment is required to sit for the Specialty Certification Assessment.) ** NOTE: SEE ATTACHMENT D - "Blueprint" of Sample Certification Assessments. It is a goal that at minimum, 80% of eligible HCET participants will achieve Specialty Certification. Achievement of industry-recognized certification is a benefit of HCET program completion, and provides the foundation for successful employment applications. Certification is a measure used by general contracting companies in the hiring process. Customers/Participants 1. Describe your criteria for participant selection. The primary criteria for HCET program entrance is an individual’s status as a re-entering ex-offender under the direct supervision of the Offices of Probation and Parole from federal or state Departments of Correction. This ensures that participants come to HCET training with in-place systems of support, including intensive case management and supervision, mental health assessments, drug screenings/monitoring, housing assistance, transportation assistance, educational assessments, etc. Secondary and tertiary criteria for participation are an individual’s stated and verified interest in the construction trades and must display the physical abilities to enter the fields. Moreover, successes in other areas of the re-entry process will serve as indicators for HCET referrals. This will be determined by the two HCET referral sources – the U.S. Probation Workforce Development Program and the Wilmington HOPE Commission’s Achievement Center. 2. How will you outreach, recruit customers as well as assess their needs and program fit. As stated above, participant selection will largely be conducted by the originating agencies - the HOPE Commission's Achievement Center and the U.S. Probation's Workforce Development Program. The two referring organizations realize the shared "stake" in participant selection, namely that the successes of those referred represent successes for their agencies, as well. The HCET collaborative partnership is based on the understanding that the "burden" of responsibility to ensure the successes of the participants result in benefits for all partners. All potential HCET participants will be "pre-screened" before referral. This includes both drug screening and mental health assessments. HCET participation will largely be based on the individual interest levels of participants. Employment in a construction trade(s) must be a verified interest for referral. Work histories, employment experience(s), inter-personal skills, and educational levels will also be benchmarks for referrals. Moreover, successes in other areas of the re-entry process will serve as indicators for HCET referrals. C. BUDGET SUMMARY Please complete the following budget pages. Area of Training: Organization: Contract #: Program Year: DUNS#: TOTAL 1. Staff Salaries $ 143,000.00 2. Staff Fringe Benefits (FICA, WC, Dental Ins., Health Allowance) $ 3. SUBTOTAL $ 168,306.99 25,306.99 4. Supportive Services 5. Rent (inc. cost per sq. ft./hr. rates) 6. Custodial Services 7. Utilities (List as a % of Annual Expense) A. Heat/AC $ 609.84 B. Phone $ 3,048.41 C. Electric $ 2,493.60 D. Other $ 1,000.00 8. Consumable Office Supplies $ 2,687.26 9. Postage $ 446.10 $ 3,000.00 $ 2,250.00 10. Equipment and Furniture Purchase 11. Equipment Rental 12. Tuition 13. Entrance Fees (Student Certification/Test Fees @ $75.00 x 30 Trainees) Area of Training: Organization: Contract #: Program Year: DUNS#: 14. Training Materials A. Books $ 14,702.50 B. Software $ 1,377.70 $ 2,250.00 $ 2,224.20 $ 728.00 17. Staff Training $ 1,000.00 18. Participant Payments (Wages. OJT Payments, etc...) ($10/hour for 30 hours/week for 13 weeks for 30 participants $ 117,000.00 C. Videos D. Other (Hardhats, Boots, Safety Glasses, Gloves) 15. Printing/Advertising 16. Travel A. Student B. Staff (5 miles per week @ .56 per mile) 19. Participant Fringes 20. Insurance 21. Professional Services: List 22. Overhead/Indirect for Parent Organization $ 32,312.46 23. Profit: 24. Other: (Please Specify) 25. Other: (Please Specify) 26. TOTAL $ 355,437.06 STATE OF DELAWARE Department of Labor, Division of Employment and Training ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT A – Memoranda of Understanding between ICHDE and Construction Employer/Training Partners ATTACHMENT B – Description and Sample of HBI Training Curricula ATTACHMENT C – Letters of Commitment from Referring Agencies ATTACHMENT D – Samples of HBI Certification Assessments ATTACHMENT A - MEMORANDA of UNDERSTANDING MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING between INTERFAITH COMMUNITY HOUSING of DELAWARE, Inc. and SANTOS ALL PHASE CONSTRUCTION, LLC This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a mutually agreed to partnership (detailed below) between Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. (ICHDE) and Santos All Phase Construction, LLC. I. MISSION The mission of ICHDE is to act as a catalyst to revitalize and strengthen neighborhoods by providing sustainable housing and homeownership services that support low and moderate income households, empower residents for leadership, and promote individual and community asset building. All of programs embody this mission, including HUD-certified pre-purchase housing counseling, foreclosure prevention and mitigation services, comprehensive financial literacy education, and real estate development. ICH DE is a prolific affordable housing real estate developer in Delaware, renovating, rehabbing, and selling vacant and/or abandoned houses for first-time home purchase for low- and moderate?income families. The agency's history of achievements is rooted in the strategic approach to remaining steadfast to its mission which unceasingly focuses on low- to moderate?income families and to a larger scale, the communities in which they reside. Santos All Phase Construction, LLC is a fully licensed and insured construction company specializing in the renovation, rehabilitation, and construction of residential real estate properties in Delaware. For the purposes of this memorandum of understanding, Santos All Phase Construction, LLC is a bid-winning, contract-awarded general contractor for the of an ICHDE-owned property. Together, the parties enter into this Memorandum of Understanding to mutually promote HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training (HCET) workforce development program. Accordingly, ICHDE and its partnering organization Santos All Phase Construction, LLC operating under this MOU agree as follows: PURPOSE AND SCOPE ICHDE and Santos All Phase Construction, LLC have formed this partnership to benefit the HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training workforce development program, its participants, and the communities in which the program operates. The target population is economically- and socially-marginalized low-income individuals throughout Wilmington and New Castle County, Delaware who are interested in and physically able to participate in the HCET program a residential construction theory and practice training program which will provide paid, on-the-job, construction training at ICHDE-owned and site?controlled properties. The target population will benefit through increased and improved skill sets, industry-recognized certification in the residential construction trades (Home Builders Institute), full?time employment experience, increased income, and increased opportunities for sustainable employment in the construction trades. RESPONSIBILITIES Each party will appoint a person to serve as the official contact and coordinate the activities of each organization in carrying out this MOU. The initial appointees of each organization are: Gary T. Pollio Francisco Santos Executive Director President Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. Santos All Phase Construction, LLC 302.652.3991 x-110 302.784.5009 gpolio@ichde.org santosconstruction85@gmail.com Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. agrees to the following tasks for this MOU: 1. Serve as the lead and fiscal agent for all matters pertaining to the implementation and operations of the HCET program 2. Provide pre-screened and ?vetted? participants for HCET training purposes Provide the construction/training sites for HCET on-the-job construction training 4. Provide supportive services as needed by the trainees, including on-going curriculum/classroom certification training, employment placement, and continuing education placement as appropriate Provide training supervision and assistance to both the training contractor and the trainee(s) Serve as a liaison between the trainees and the training contractor as needed 7. Provide necessary work "gear? to all trainees, including appropriate boots, hard hats, gloves, etc. 5? Santos All Phase Construction, LLC agrees to the following tasks for this MOU and in accordance with agreed to and awarded construction contract with ICHDE: 1. Provide on-the-job construction training to two (2) HCET participants per construction site/awarded contract under supervision of the HCET Training Specialist and Housing Development Manager. 2. Training areas will include all areas of general residential construction and carpentry. Not included in training expectations are licensed mechanical skills trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing. 3. When feasible, training contractors will include HCET trainees on job sites not relevant to ICHDE as part of offering consistent, full-time, employment and training throughout the duration of training cohort/timeframe. IV. TERMS of UNDERSTANDING The term of this MOU is for a period of the awarded construction contract between ICHDE and Santos All Phase Construction, the effective date of said construction contract/agreement and may be extended upon written mutual agreement. it shall be reviewed with every additional construction contract to ensure that it is fulfilling its purpose and to make any necessary revisions. Either organization may terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days written notice without penalties or liabilities. V. AUTHORIZATION The signing of this MOU is not a formal undertaking. It implies that the signatories will strive to reach, to the best of their ability, the objectives stated in the MOU. wanization I represent, I wish to sign this MOU and contribute to its further development. May 20, 2016 Executive Director Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. gem. 5?9346 Francisco Santos DATE President Santos All Phase Construction, LLC MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING between INTERFAITH COMMUNITY HOUSING of DELAWARE, Inc. and CLA Construction, LLC This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a mutually agreed to partnership (detailed below) between Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, lnc. (ICHDE) and CLA Construction, LLC. I. MISSION The mission of ICHDE is to act as a catalyst to revitalize and strengthen neighborhoods by providing sustainable housing and homeownership services that support low and moderate income households, empower residents for leadership, and promote individual and community asset building. All of programs embody this mission, including HUD-certified pre-purchase housing counseling, foreclosure prevention and mitigation services, comprehensive financial literacy education, and real estate development. ICHDE is a prolific affordable housing real estate developer in Delaware, renovating, rehabbing, and selling vacant and/or abandoned houses for first-time home purchase for low- and moderate-income families. The agency's history of achievements is rooted in the strategic approach to remaining steadfast to its mission which unceasingly focuses on low? to moderate-income families and to a larger scale, the communities in which they reside. CLA Construction, LLC is a fully licensed and insured construction company specializing in the renovation, rehabilitation, and construction of residential real estate properties in Delaware. For the purposes of this memorandum of understanding, CLA Construction, LLC is a bid-winning, contract-awarded general contractor for the of an ICHDE?owned property. Together, the parties enter into this Memorandum of Understanding to mutually promote HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training (HCET) workforce development program. Accordingly, ICHDE and its partnering organization CLA Construction, LLC operating under this MOU agree as follows: II. PURPOSE AND SCOPE ICHDE and CLA Construction, LLC have formed this partnership to benefit the HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training workforce development program, its participants, and the communities in which the program operates. The target population is economically? and socially-marginalized low-income individuals throughout Wilmington and New Castle County, Delaware who are interested in and physically able to participate in the HCET program a residential construction theory and practice training program which will provide paid, on-the-job, construction training at ICHDE?owned and site-controlled properties. The target population will benefit through increased and improved skill sets, industry-recognized certification in the residential construction trades (HomeBuilders Institute), full-time employment experience, increased income, and increased opportunities for sustainable employment in the construction trades. RESPONSIBILITIES Each party will appoint a person to serve as the official contact and coordinate the activities of each organization in carrying out this MOU. The initial appointees of each organization are: Gary T. Pollio Christina Fabris Executive Director President Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. CLA Construction, LLC 302.652.3991 x-llO 302.588.5547 gpolio@ichde.org clafabris@aol.com Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. agrees to the following tasks for this MOU: 1. Serve as the lead and fiscal agent for all matters pertaining to the implementation and operations of the HCET program 2. Provide pre?screened and "vetted" participants for HCET training purposes 3. Provide the construction/training sites for HCET on-the-job construction training 4. Provide supportive services as needed by the trainees, including on?going curriculum/classroom certification training, employment placement, and continuing education placement as appropriate 5. Provide training supervision and assistance to both the training contractor and the trainee(s) 6. Serve as a liaison between the trainees and the training contractor as needed 7. Provide necessary work ?gear? to all trainees, including appropriate boots, hard hats, gloves, etc. CLA Construction, LLC agrees to the following tasks for this MOU and in accordance with agreed to and awarded construction contract with ICHDE: 1. Provide on-the-job construction training to two (2) HCET participants per construction site/awarded contract under supervision of the HCET Training Specialist and Housing Development Manager. 2. Training areas will include all areas of general residential construction and carpentry. Not included in training expectations are licensed mechanical skills trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing. 3. When feasible, training contractors will include HCET trainees on job sites not relevant to ICHDE as part of offering consistent, full-time, employment and training throughout the duration of training cohort/timeframe. IV. TERMS of UNDERSTANDING The term of this MOU is for a period of the awarded construction contract between ICHDE and CLA Construction, LLC from the effective date of said construction contract/agreement and may be extended upon written mutual agreement. It shall be reviewed with every additional construction contract to ensure that it is fulfilling its purpose and to make any necessary revisions. Either organization may terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days written notice without penalties or liabilities. V. AUTHORIZATION The signing of this MOU is not a formal undertaking. It implies that the signatories will strive to reach, to the best oftheir ability, the objectives stated in the MOU. ation I represent, I wish to sign this MOU and contribute to its further development. May 20, 2016 Executive Iirector Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. 5/ ZS (o Christina Fabris, President DATE CLA Construction, LLC 302.588.5547 clafabris@aol.com MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING between INTERFAITH COMMUNITY HOUSING of DELAWARE, Inc. and TAG CONSTRUCTION, LLC This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a mutually agreed to partnership (detailed below) between Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. (ICHDE) and TAG Construction, LLC. I. MISSION The mission of ICHDE is to act as a catalyst to revitalize and strengthen neighborhoods by providing sustainable housing and homeownership services that support low and moderate income households, empower residents for leadership, and promote individual and community asset building. All of programs embody this mission, including HUD-certified pre-purchase housing counseling, foreclosure prevention and mitigation services, comprehensive financial literacy education, and real estate development. ICHDE is a prolific affordable housing real estate developer in Delaware, renovating, rehabbing, and selling vacant and/or abandoned houses for first-time home purchase for low- and moderate-income families. The agency's history of achievements is rooted in the strategic approach to remaining steadfast to its mission which unceasingly focuses on low- to moderate-income families and to a larger scale, the communities in which they reside. TAG Construction, LLC is a fully licensed and insured construction company specializing in the renovation, rehabilitation, and construction of residential real estate properties in Delaware. For the purposes of this memorandum of understanding, TAG Construction, LLC is a bid-winning, contract-awarded general contractor for the ofan ICHDE-owned property. Together, the parties enter into this Memorandum of Understanding to mutually promote ICHDE's HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training (HCET) workforce development program. Accordingly, ICHDE and its partnering organization TAG Construction, LLC operating under this MOU agree as follows: II. PURPOSE AND SCOPE ICHDE and TAG Construction, LLC have formed this partnership to benefit the HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training workforce development program, its participants, and the communities in which the program operates. The target population is economically- and socially?marginalized low?income individuals throughout Wilmington and New Castle County, Delaware who are interested in and physically able to participate in the HCET program a residential construction theory and practice training program which will provide paid, on-the-job, construction training at ICHDE-owned and site-controlled properties. The target population will benefit through increased and improved skill sets, industry-recognized certification in the residential construction trades (HomeBuilders Institute), full?time employment experience, increased income, and increased opportunities for sustainable employment in the construction trades. RESPONSIBILITIES Each party will appoint a person to serve as the official contact and coordinate the activities of each organization in carrying out this MOU. The initial appointees of each organization are: Gary T. Pollio Roger Gordon Executive Director President Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. TAG Construction, LLC 302.652.3991 x-110 302.668.2203 gpolio@ichde.org tagconstruction2@gmail.com Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. agrees to the following tasks for this MOU: 1. Serve as the lead and fiscal agent for all matters pertaining to the implementation and operations ofthe HCET program 2. Provide pre-screened and ?vetted" participants for HCET training purposes Provide the construction/training sites for HCET on?the-job construction training 4. Provide supportive services as needed by the trainees, including on-going curriculum/classroom certification training, employment placement, and continuing education placement as appropriate 5. Provide training supervision and assistance to both the training contractor and the trainee(s) Serve as a liaison between the trainees and the training contractor as needed 7. Provide necessary work ?gear? to all trainees, including appropriate boots, hard hats, gloves, etc. 5? 9? TAG Construction, LLC agrees to the following tasks for this MOU and in accordance with agreed to and awarded construction contract with ICH DE: 1. Provide on-the-job construction training to two (2) HCET participants per construction site/awarded contract under supervision of the HCET Training Specialist and Housing Development Manager. 2. Training areas will include all areas of general residential construction and carpentry. Not included in training expectations are licensed mechanical skills trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing. 3. When feasible, training contractors will include HCET trainees on job sites not relevant to ICHDE as part of offering consistent, full-time, employment and training throughout the duration of training cohort/timeframe. IV. TERMS of UNDERSTANDING The term of this MOU is for a period ofthe awarded construction contract between ICHDE and TAG Construction, LLC from the effective date of said construction contract/agreement and may be extended upon written mutual agreement. It shall be reviewed with every additional construction contract to ensure that it is fulfilling its purpose and to make any necessary revisions. Either organization may terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days written notice without penalties or liabilities. V. AUTHORIZATION The signing ofthis MOU is not a formal undertaking. It implies that the signatories will strive to reach, to the best of their ability, the objectives stated in the MOU. May 20, 2016 Executive Director Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. KW 5J2 Li I 9 Roger Gordian, President DATE TAG Construction, LLC MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING between INTERFAITH COMMUNITY HOUSING of DELAWARE, Inc. and 3 GUYS and a HAMMER, LLC This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a mutually agreed to partnership (detailed below) between Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. (ICHDE) and 3 Guys and a Hammer, LLC. I. MISSION The mission of ICHDE is to act as a catalyst to revitalize and strengthen neighborhoods by providing sustainable housing and homeownership services that support low and moderate income households, empower residents for leadership, and promote individual and community asset building. All of programs embody this mission, including HUD-certified pre-purchase housing counseling, foreclosure prevention and mitigation services, comprehensive financial literacy education, and real estate development. ICH DE is a prolific affordable housing real estate developer in Delaware, renovating, rehabbing, and selling vacant and/or abandoned houses for first?time home purchase for low- and moderate-income families. The agency's history of achievements is rooted in the strategic approach to remaining steadfast to its mission which unceasingly focuses on low- to moderate-income families and to a larger scale, the communities in which they reside. 3 Guys and a Hammer, LLC is a fully licensed and insured construction company specializing in the renovation, rehabilitation, and construction of residential real estate properties in Delaware. For the purposes of this memorandum of understanding, 3 Guys and a Hammer, LLC is a bid-winning, contract-awarded general contractor for the of an ICHDE-owned property. Together, the parties enter into this Memorandum of Understanding to mutually promote ICHDE's HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training (HCET) workforce development program. Accordingly, ICHDE and its partnering organization 3 Guys and a Hammer, LLC operating under this MOU agree as follows: ll. PURPOSE AND SCOPE ICHDE and 3 Guys and a Hammer, LLC have formed this partnership to benefit the HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training workforce development program, its participants, and the communities in which the program operates. The target population is economically- and socially?marginalized low-income individuals throughout Wilmington and New Castle County, Delaware who are interested in and physically able to participate in the HCET program a residential construction theory and practice training program which will provide paid, on-the?job, construction training at ICHDE-owned and site-controlled properties. The target population will benefit through increased and improved skill sets, industry-recognized certification in the residential construction trades (HomeBuilders Institute), full-time employment experience, increased income, and increased opportunities for sustainable employment in the construction trades. RESPONSIBILITIES Each party will appoint a person to serve as the official contact and coordinate the activities of each organization in carrying out this MOU. The initial appointees of each organization are: Gary T. Pollio Tyrone Clemmons Executive Director President Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. 3 Guys and a Hammer 302.652.3991 x-110 302.566.5063 gpolio@ichde.org 3hammer@gmail.com lnterfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. agrees to the following tasks for this MOU: 1. Serve as the lead and fiscal agent for all matters pertaining to the implementation and operations ofthe HCET program 2. Provide pre-screened and "vetted? participants for HCET training purposes 3. Provide the construction/training sites for HCET on-the-job construction training 4. Provide supportive services as needed by the trainees, including on-going curriculum/classroom certification training, employment placement, and continuing education placement as appropriate 5. Provide training supervision and assistance to both the training contractor and the trainee(s) Serve as a liaison between the trainees and the training contractor as needed 7. Provide necessary work ?gear? to all trainees, including appropriate boots, hard hats, gloves, etc. 9? 3 Guys and a Hammer, LLC agrees to the following tasks for this MOU and in accordance with agreed to and awarded construction contract with ICHDE: 1. Provide on-the-job construction training to two (2) HCET participants per construction site/awarded contract under supervision of the HCET Training Specialist and Housing Development Manager. 2. Training areas will include all areas of general residential construction and carpentry. Not included in training expectations are licensed mechanical skills trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing. 3. When feasible, training contractors will include HCET trainees on job sites not relevant to ICHDE as part of offering consistent, full-time, employment and training throughout the duration of training cohort/timeframe. IV. TERMS of UNDERSTANDING The term of this MOU is for a period ofthe awarded construction contract between ICHDE and 3 Guys and a Hammer, LLC from the effective date of said construction contract/agreement and may be extended upon written mutual agreement. It shall be reviewed with every additional construction contract to ensure that it is fulfilling its purpose and to make any necessary revisions. Either organization may terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days written notice without penalties or liabilities. V. AUTHORIZATION The signing of this MOU is not a formal undertaking. It implies that the signatories will strive to reach, to the best oftheir ability, the objectives stated in the MOU. ization I represent, I wish to sign this MOU and contribute to its further development. May 20, 2016 Executive Director Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. Kg, ?w 025;. am Tyrone Cle?mons, President DATE 3 Guys and a Hammer, LLC MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING between INTERFAITH COMMUNITY HOUSING of DELAWARE, Inc. and GO 2 GUYS REMODELING, LLC This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a mutually agreed to partnership (detailed below) between Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. (ICHDE) and GO 2 GUYS Remodeling, LLC. I. MISSION The mission of ICHDE is to act as a catalyst to revitalize and strengthen neighborhoods by providing sustainable housing and homeownership services that low and moderate income households, empower residents for leadership, and promote individual and community asset building. All of programs embody this mission, including HUD-certified pre-purchase housing counseling, foreclosure prevention and mitigation services, comprehensive financial literacy education, and real estate development. ICHDE is a prolific affordable housing real estate developer in Delaware, renovating, rehabbing, and selling vacant and/or abandoned houses for first-time home purchase for low- and moderate-income families. The agency's history of achievements is rooted in the strategic approach to remaining steadfast to its mission which unceasingly focuses on low- to moderate?income families and to a larger scale, the communities in which they reside. GO 2 GUYS Remodeling, LLC is a fully licensed and insured construction company specializing in the renovation, rehabilitation, and construction of residential real estate properties in Delaware. For the purposes of this memorandum of understanding, GO 2 GUYS Remodeling, LLC is a bid?winning, contract?awa rded general contractor for the of an ICHDE-owned property. Together, the parties enter into this Memorandum of Understanding to mutually promote HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training (HCET) workforce development program. Accordingly, ICHDE and its partnering organization GO 2 GUYS Remodeling, LLC operating under this MOU agree as follows: ll. PURPOSE AND SCOPE ICHDE and GO 2 GUYS Remodeling, LLC have formed this partnership to benefit the HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training workforce development program, its participants, and the communities in which the program operates. The target population is economically- and socially?marginalized low-income individuals throughout Wilmington and New Castle County, Delaware who are interested in and physically able to participate in the HCET program a residential construction theory and practice training program which will provide paid, on-the-job, construction training at ICHDE-owned and site-controlled properties. The target population will benefit through increased and improved skill sets, industry-recognized certification in the residential construction trades (HomeBuilders Institute), full-time employment experience, increased income, and increased opportunities for sustainable employment in the construction trades. Ill. RESPONSIBILITIES Each party will appoint a person to serve as the official contact and coordinate the activities of each organization in carrying out this MOU. The initial appointees of each organization are: Gary T. Pollio Daniel Hunter Executive Director President Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. GO 2 GUYS Remodeling, LLC 302.652.3991 x-110 302.494.7065 gpolio@ichde.org Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, lnc. agrees to the following tasks for this MOU: 1. Serve as the lead and fiscal agent for all matters pertaining to the implementation and operations of the HCET program 2. Provide pre-screened and ?vetted" participants for HCET training purposes 3. Provide the construction/training sites for HCET on?the-job construction training 4. Provide supportive services as needed by the trainees, including on-going curriculum/classroom certification training, employment placement, and continuing education placement as appropriate 5. Provide training supervision and assistance to both the training contractor and the trainee(s) 6. Serve as a liaison between the trainees and the training contractor as needed 7. Provide necessary work ?gear? to all trainees, including appropriate boots, hard hats, gloves, etc. GO 2 GUYS Remodeling, LLC agrees to the following tasks for this MOU and in accordance with agreed to and awarded construction contract with ICHDE: 1. Provide on-the-job construction training to two (2) HCET participants per construction site/awarded contract under supervision of the HCET Training Specialist and Housing Development Manager. 2. Training areas will include all areas of general residential construction and carpentry. Not included in training expectations are licensed mechanical skills trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing. 3. When feasible, training contractors will include HCET trainees on job sites not relevant to ICHDE as part of offering consistent, full-time, employment and training throughout the duration of training cohort/timeframe. IV. TERMS of UNDERSTANDING The term of this MOU is for a period of the awarded construction contract between ICHDE and GO 2 GUYS Remodeling, LLC from the effective date of said construction contract/agreement and may be extended upon written mutual agreement. It shall be reviewed with every additional construction contract to ensure that it is fulfilling its purpose and to make any necessary revisions. Either organization may terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days written notice without penalties or liabilities. V. AUTHORIZATION The signing ofthis MOU is not a formal undertaking. It implies that the signatories will strive to reach, to the best of their ability, the objectives stated in the MOU. On behalf of ??org ation I represent, I wish to sign this MOU and contribute to its further development. Gary T. P?uioW May 20, 2016 Executive Director Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. 2/ arse/6' Daniel GO 2 GUYS Remodeling, LLC MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING between INTERFAITH COMMUNITY HOUSING of DELAWARE, Inc. and PETRUCON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Inc. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a mutually agreed to partnership (detailed below) between Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. (ICHDE) and Petrucon Construction Company, Inc. I. MISSION The mission of ICHDE is to act as a catalyst to revitalize and strengthen neighborhoods by providing sustainable housing and homeownership services that support low and moderate income households, empower residents for leadership, and promote individual and community asset building. All of ICHDE's programs embody this mission, including HUD-certified pre-purchase housing counseling, foreclosure prevention and mitigation services, comprehensive financial literacy education, and real estate development. ICHDE is a prolific affordable housing real estate developer in Delaware, renovating, rehabbing, and selling vacant and/or abandoned houses for first-time home purchase for low- and moderate-income families. The agency's history of achievements is rooted in the strategic approach to remaining steadfast to its mission which unceasingly focuses on low- to moderate-income families and to a larger scale, the communities in which they reside. Petrucon Construction Company, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured construction company specializing in the renovation, rehabilitation, and construction of residential real estate properties in Delaware. For the purposes of this memorandum of understanding, Petrucon Construction Company, Inc. is a bid-winning, contract-awarded general contractor for the of an ICHDE?owned property. Together, the parties enter into this Memorandum of Understanding to mutually promote HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training (HCET) workforce development program. Accordingly, ICHDE and its partnering organization Petrucon Construction Company, Inc. operating under this MOU agree as follows: ll. PURPOSE AND SCOPE ICHDE and Petrucon Construction Company, Inc. have formed this partnership to benefit the HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training workforce development program, its participants, and the communities in which the program operates. The target population is economically- and socially-marginalized low-income individuals throughout Wilmington and New Castle County, Delaware who are interested in and physically able to participate in the HCET program a residential construction theory and practice training program which will provide paid, on-the?job, construction training at ICHDE-owned and site-controlled properties. The target population will benefit through increased and improved skill sets, industry-recognized certification in the residential construction trades (HomeBuilders Institute), full-time employment experience, increased income, and increased opportunities for sustainable employment in the construction trades. Ill. RESPONSIBILITIES Each party will appoint a person to serve as the official contact and coordinate the activities of each organization in carrying out this MOU. The initial appointees of each organization are: Gary T. Pollio James Petruccelli Executive Director President Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. Petrucon Construction Company, Inc. 302.652.3991 x-110 302.571.5781 gpolio@ichde.org pcckarent@verizon.net Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. agrees to the following tasks for this MOU: 1. Serve as the lead and fiscal agent for all matters pertaining to the implementation and operations of the HCET program 2. Provide pre-screened and ?vetted? participants for HCET training purposes 3. Provide the construction/training sites for HCET on-the-job construction training 4. Provide supportive services as needed by the trainees, including on-going curriculum/classroom certification training, employment placement, and continuing education placement as appropriate 5. Provide training supervision and assistance to both the training contractor and the traineels) Serve as a liaison between the trainees and the training contractor as needed 7. Provide necessary work ?gear? to all trainees, including appropriate boots, hard hats, gloves, etc. Petrucon Construction Company, Inc. agrees to the following tasks for this MOU and in accordance with agreed to and awarded construction contract with ICHDE: 1. Provide on-the-job construction training to two (2) HCET participants per construction site/awarded contract under supervision of the HCET Training Specialist and Housing Development Manager. 2. Training areas will include all areas of general residential construction and carpentry. Not included in training expectations are licensed mechanical skills trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing. 3. When feasible, training contractors will include HCET trainees on job sites not relevant to ICHDE as part of offering consistent, full-time, employment and training throughout the duration of training cohort/timeframe. IV. TERMS of UNDERSTANDING The term of this MOU is for a period of the awarded construction contract between ICH DE and Petrucon Construction Company, Inc. from the effective date of said construction contract/agreement and may be extended upon written mutual agreement. It shall be reviewed with every additional construction contract to ensure that it is fulfilling its purpose and to make any necessary revisions. Either organization may terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days written notice without penalties or liabilities. V. AUTHORIZATION The signing ofthis MOU is not a formal undertaking. It implies that the signatories will strive to reach, to the best of their ability, the objectives stated in the MOU. 0 Ehalf organization I represent, I wish to sign this MOU and contribute to its further development. Gag/4?. Pollio May 20, 2015 Executive Director Interfaith Comm sing of Delaware, Inc. a filo ?1 James etru 8?21? Preside Petrucon Construction Company, Inc. MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING between INTERFAITH COMMUNITY HOUSING of DELAWARE, Inc. and INTEGRITY CONSTRUCTION, Inc. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a mutually agreed to partnership (detailed below) between Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. (ICHDE) and Integrity Construction, Inc. I. MISSION The mission of ICHDE is to act as a catalyst to revitalize and strengthen neighborhoods by providing sustainable housing and homeownership services that support low and moderate income households, empower residents for leadership, and promote individual and community asset building. All of programs embody this mission, including HUD-certified pre-purchase housing counseling, foreclosure prevention and mitigation services, comprehensive financial literacy education, and real estate development. ICHDE is a prolific affordable housing real estate developer in Delaware, renovating, rehabbing, and selling vacant and/or abandoned houses for first-time home purchase for low- and moderate-income families. The agency's history of achievements is rooted in the strategic approach to remaining steadfast to its mission which unceasingly focuses on low- to moderate-income families and to a larger scale, the communities in which they reside. Integrity Construction, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured construction company specializing in the renovation, rehabilitation, and construction of residential real estate properties in Delaware. For the purposes of this memorandum of understanding, Integrity Construction, Inc. is a bid-winning, contract-awarded general contractor for the of an ICHDE-owned property. Together, the parties enter into this Memorandum of Understanding to mutually promote ICHDE's HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training (HCET) workforce development program. Accordingly, ICHDE and its partnering organization Integrity Construction, Inc. operating under this MOU agree as follows: II. PURPOSE AND SCOPE ICH DE and Integrity Construction, Inc. have formed this partnership to benefit the HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training workforce development program, its participants, and the communities in which the program operates. The target population is economically? and socially-marginalized low-income individuals throughout Wilmington and New Castle County, Delaware who are interested in and physically able to participate in the HCET program a residential construction theory and practice training program which will provide paid, on-the?job, construction training at ICHDE-owned and site-controlled properties. The target population will benefit through increased and improved skill sets, industry?recognized certification in the residential construction trades (HomeBuilders Institute), full-time employment experience, increased income, and increased opportunities for sustainable employment in the construction trades. RESPONSIBILITIES Each party will appoint a person to serve as the official contact and coordinate the activities of each organization in carrying out this MOU. The initial appointees of each organization are: Gary T. Pollio Darlene Sample Executive Director Chief Financial Officer Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. Integrity Construction, Inc. 302.652.3991 x-110 302.652.4891 x-115 gpolio@ichde.org dsample@ichde.org Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. agrees to the following tasks for this MOU: 1. Serve as the lead and fiscal agent for all matters pertaining to the implementation and operations of the HCET program 2. Provide pre-screened and ?vetted? participants for HCET training purposes Provide the construction/training sites for HCET on-the-job construction training 4. Provide supportive services as needed by the trainees, including on-going curriculum/classroom certification training, employment placement, and continuing education placement as appropriate 5. Provide training supervision and assistance to both the training contractor and the trainee(s) Serve as a liaison between the trainees and the training contractor as needed 7. Provide necessary work ?gear? to all trainees, including appropriate boots, hard hats, gloves, etc. 5? Integrity Construction, Inc. agrees to the following tasks for this MOU and in accordance with agreed to and awarded construction contract with ICHD 1. Provide on?the-job construction training to two (2) HCET participants per construction site/awarded contract under supervision of the HCET Training Specialist and ICHDE's Housing Development Manager. 2. Training areas will include all areas of general residential construction and carpentry. Not included in training expectations are licensed mechanical skills trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing. 3. When feasible, training contractors will include HCET trainees on job sites not relevant to ICHDE as part of offering consistent, full?time, employment and training throughout the duration of training cohort/timeframe. IV. TERMS of UNDERSTANDING The term of this MOU is for a period of the awarded construction contract between ICHDE and Integrity Construction, Inc. from the effective date of said construction contract/agreement and may be extended upon written mutual agreement. It shall be reviewed with every additional construction contract to ensure that it is fulfilling its purpose and to make any necessary revisions. Either organization may terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days written notice without penalties or liabilities. V. AUTHORIZATION The signing of this MOU is not a formal undertaking. It implies that the signatories will strive to reach, to the best of their ability, the objectives stated in the MOU. On behalf fthe organr' ation I represent, I wish to sign this MOU and contribute to its further development. j/c/ Ma?a Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. Darlene Sample May 20, 2016 Chief Financial Officer Integrity Construction, Inc. ATTACHMENT B - HBI/PACT Curriculum Description and Sample Instructor Guide CONTENTS Introduction / I-3 UNITS 1 2 3 4 5 Building Trades Safety and First Aid / 1-1 Construction Math / 2-1 Tools and Construction Materials / 3-1 Employability / 4-1 Green Building / 5-1 Resource Appendix / R-1 WHAT PACT PROGRAMS ARE SAYING “The training design—matches what we are trying to do—gives them basic building skills and is great for hands-on learners.” –Des Moines Area Community College YouthBuild “Comprehensive, sequential training with a recognized credential.” –Tacoma Goodwill YouthBuild “I like the easiness of evaluating students. I also like the ease with which I can process paperwork on the website. It is a very user-friendly interface.” –Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp. YouthBuild “The students were able to understand, learn, and demonstrate all the sessions of the curriculum without any problems. Employers were very impressed with the certification.” –Pickens County Community Action Commission YouthBuild “Not only is it a reputable program, but the carpentry certificate is highly respected among those I work with from our partnering organizations.” –Tree Trust YouthBuild I-1 INTRODUCTION I PACT Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training l?lw NAHB I INTRODUCTION National Association of Home Builders 1201 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 800 368 5242 202 266 8400 May 14, 2014 John A. Courson Home Builders Institute 1201 15th Street, NW Floor Washington, DC 20005 Dear Mr. Courson: The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a Washington, D.C.?based trade association whose broad mission is to enhance the climate for housing, homeownership and the residential building industry. A federation of more than 800 state and local associations, NAHB represents more than 140,000 members nationwide. About one-third of NAHB's members are home builders and/or remodelers. The others are associates working in closely related specialties such as sales and marketing, housing finance, and manufacturing and supplying building materials. Home Builders Institute (HBI), a member of the NAHB federation, is recognized as a national leader for career training in the building industry and works with NAHB to identify industry needs, skills shortages and gaps as well as provide individuals with the skills and experience they need to promote and advance careers in the home building industry. In order to support the needs of our membership and attract more individuals to construction employment and careers in the home building industry, NAHB supports HBI certification and credentialing programs aligned with the updated 2012 ICC 700 Green Building StandardTM including Job Corps, Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Residential Construction Academy and Residential Construction Superintendent Certification. The certifications and credentials offered by HBI are recognized and utilized by our industry and the curriculum is developed in tandem with NAHB subject matter experts, outlining the needs that will prepare the present and future workers for our industry. With the expected growth in the residential and remodeling sector, we desperately need certifications and credentials offered by HBI as we anticipate our members need to hire new, entry?level and semi?skilled employees in the coming years. Sincerely, Chief Executive fficer Instructor Guide INTRODUCTION The new Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curriculum is the product of a thorough reconsideration of what we teach, and how we teach, those entering the residential building workforce. The 2014 edition reflects shifts in technology, skills and materials. It places a greater emphasis on green building, and it addresses more detailed regulatory requirements for new construction. Components have an increased focus on safety practices, knowledge and skills assessments and how to meet employer expectations. Summary of Major Changes ■■ Unit Overviews contain guidance for instructors and approximate salary expectations for each trade. Salary figures may vary depending upon the geographical region. ■■ At the end of each unit, Skill Achievement Records (SARs) clearly identify “green” skills and tasks and reference the corresponding standard in the new 2012 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS).™ ■■ The skills and tasks in each Skill Achievement Record (SAR) now also directly correspond to the instructional materials found in the Residential Construction Academy series of textbooks and the appropriate National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Residential Construction Standard. ■■ Revamped vocabulary lists in each unit point to a renewed emphasis on teaching correct terminology. Additionally, for the instructor’s convenience, each unit concludes with a Vocabulary Review Quiz and a Unit Quiz. ■■ Unit 3 Tools and Construction Materials includes more than 100 additional tools and materials that are now categorized by trade rather than by function. In this unit, students may establish mastery and become certified in the use of a specific power tool. ■■ Additional sections in Unit 4 Employability elaborate upon the unit’s two major themes: Preparing for the Workforce and Professionalism in the Workplace. These sections offer a fuller exploration of what it means to be employable, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) steps needed to obtain emLead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program ployment, and the challenges EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule therein. ■■ Unit 8 Plumbing has an extended selection of instructive illustrations and new skills tests, which highlight an important skill in each subsection. ■■ Unit 12 Building Construction Technology has been expanded to include material resulting from a new partnership between HBI and the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI). PACT Building Construction Technology graduates will now be eligible to receive a Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT). (RRP Rule) requires that firms/contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb leadbased paint in homes, child care facilities and pre-schools built before 1978 have their firm certified by EPA (or an EPA authorized state), use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers, and follow lead-safe work practices. If your programs’ plans include any work on property built prior to 1978, you and/or the agency in charge of the project must comply with EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program. Most local building code enforcement agencies have adopted these laws. It is important to ensure your students are aware of these federal regulations and how it applies to them. Review and see the resource section in this unit for information on how to: ■■ Determine if you need to comply with these regulations. ■■ Find an EPA RRP Lead Safe certified contractor. ■■ Become an EPA RRP Lead Safe certified contractor. ■■ Fulfill these federal regulations ■■ Avoid hazardous health risks to your students, occupants and staff. ■■ Avoid potential fees and penalties. I-3 INTRODUCTION I Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training The PACT Green Building Certificate and the 2012 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard™ The 2014 version of PACT offers updated instruction on green building practices in accord with the 2012 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS). Students must complete the PACT Core, which is comprised of Units 1–4, and one trade-specific area of study. The PACT Green Building certificate is linked to both the PACT Core and the trade areas. Each unit contains “green” skills and practices that are directly aligned with the NGBS, and are incorporated into the SARs. Programs wishing to offer Green Building must acquire the 2012 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard.™ This is a critical resource which will allow the instructor to better align green skills and practices with the standard. Instructors can find the text at http://www.homeinnovation.com/Green. This site also offers information about green building in the residential construction industry. The 2012 NGBS is a collaborative effort between the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC), a member association dedicated to developing model codes and standards to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. The HBIPACT curriculum adopts and integrates the new 2012 NGBS which outlines the green practices that can be incorporated into new homes, multifamily buildings, home remodeling and additions, and other residential developments. Green practices focus on the following areas: ■■ Site and lot design ■■ Preparation and development ■■ Energy efficiency, resource, and water conservation ■■ Indoor environmental quality ■■ Operation, maintenance and home owner education Four performance levels—Bronze, Silver, Gold and Emerald—enable residential professionals to go green at a level most appropriate for their business and specific housing markets, with Emerald homes incorporating energy savings of 50 percent or more over national model codes adopted across the country. Notable updates in the 2012 NGBS edition include: ■■ The Energy Efficiency chapter has more stringent rating levels based on whole-house energy savings above the 2009 International Energy Efficiency Code.* ■■ The remodeling provisions include options for rating an entire remodeled building or achieving minimum compliance for a remodeled functional area such as a kitchen, bathroom, basement or addition.* ■■ The point assignments for Water Efficiency practices are more consistent with regard to actual water savings.* *The durability provisions have been reorganized, expanded, and compiled into a single section as part of the Resource Efficiency chapter. PACT and the Residential Construction Academy Series The new 2014 PACT is also aligned with HBI’s Residential Construction Academy (RCA) Series—the only set of textbooks and instructional aids based on the National Construction Skill Standards for residential construction. The RCA textbook series is industry developed and offers certification protocols for instructors and students using the educational materials. The goal of RCA and PACT is to develop a skilled, knowledgeable workforce able to meet the present and future needs of the industry. Each Student Achievement Record (SAR) skill item has been directly aligned to the nationally recognized NAHB Residential Construction Standards and to the RCA series. The curricula (including textbooks and electronic courseware) and instructional materials can be obtained from the following website http://www.cengagesites.com/academic/?site=4389&SecID=883. I INTRODUCTION I-4 Instructor Guide PACT Building Construction Technology and the Certificate for Building Construction Technicians The 2014 PACT Building Construction Technology unit is the result of an exciting new collaboration between HBI and the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI). The mission of the NAAEI is to provide broad-based education, training, and recruitment programs that attract, nurture, and retain high-quality professionals and develop future apartment industry leaders. Among the NAAEI’s most popular programs is the Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) designed to train new maintenance professionals and serve as a refresher for the experienced technician. The CAMT is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), a private nonprofit organization that administers the voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system for broad sectors of U.S. business including construction. The CAMT program is the only apartment industry program to be accredited by ANSI. The knowledge and skills needed to complete the CAMT technical requirements are now aligned with the PACT Building Construction Technology curriculum. The CAMT skills are clearly identified on the Building Construction Technology SAR. The new Building Construction Technology curriculum provides PACT graduates with the groundwork to perform the wide-range of duties expected of building construction technicians and includes the five technical hands-on training courses required by CAMT: ■■ Electrical Maintenance and Repair ■■ Plumbing Maintenance and Repair ■■ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair ■■ Appliance Maintenance and Repair ■■ Interior and Exterior Maintenance and Repair A bonus feature of the new Building Construction Technology program is that graduates of this program, in addition to the Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate, will receive a provisional CAMT certificate signifying completion of the technical requirements. PACT graduates will also have access to the NAAEI website for online non-technical courses. Those who seek permanent certification will be eligible to earn their Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technician when they successfully complete the following: ■■ Four non-technical courses—Inside the Apartment Business, People, Projects and Profits, The Future of Air Conditioning, and four FranklinCovey On Demand courses. ■■ All examination requirements within 24 months of declaring candidacy for CAMT. ■■ One year of apartment or rental housing maintenance experience. A CAMT certificate is an ideal next step for those PACT Building Construction Technicians who want to improve their employment prospects, expand their career options, or advance in their chosen field. Building Construction Technology instructors should encourage those students interested in apartment maintenance to pursue this additional, specialized accreditation. I-5 INTRODUCTION I Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training PACT: PRE-APPRENTICESHIP CERTIFICATE TRAINING PACT was developed to address the building industry’s need for workers in the skilled trades. It applies the Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) occupational analysis process to ensure that the skills of the newly trained workforce match employer workforce needs. DACUM grew out of the vocational college system in the 1960s and early 1970s, and is based on three premises: (1) expert workers can better describe their job than anyone else, (2) any job can be effectively described in terms of the competencies that successful workers in that occupation perform, and (3) the specific knowledge, skills, attitudes and tools required by workers in order to correctly perform their job can also be described. DACUM incorporates the use of focus groups in a facilitated process to capture the major duties and related tasks included in an occupation as well as the necessary knowledge and skills. For more information on the DACUM process visit www.dacum.org. The PACT program integrates work-based learning with vocational and academic skills training. Related academics (contextual learning), industry-focused job readiness, employability skills, career development, life skills, and on-the-job training are all part of PACT. PACT’s classroom component is designed to reinforce construction math, the safe and proper use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading, vocabulary, and terminology as well as employability skills. In the classroom, training stations are a uniquely valuable and motivating tool for students to hone their skills as they gradually gain confidence in their abilities. The hands-on training component exposes youth to trade skills experience, tool use, jobsite safety, productive work habits, and applied mathematical concepts. At the end of each unit, the Skill Achievement Record (SAR) is used to track and document student progress in all areas of the PACT curriculum, classroom academics, hands-on competencies in the building trades, and life skills. A major component of student learning is experiential and takes place through student participation in community service projects. PACT students work on a range of projects with nonprofit and public service organizations. These may include building or renovating homes, constructing access ramps for the disabled, repairing homes for the elderly, or other community service projects. Students gain intensive hands-on, jobsite experience which allows them to apply the skills they learn in the classroom. Hands-on service learning is particularly appealing to youth because they can observe the immediate, tangible results of their efforts. Seeing results, students begin to believe in their abilities to set and achieve goals, and as a result, their self-confidence increases. Service learning also builds character as students learn to give back to their communities and understand that they can make a difference. The PACT curriculum teaches students about the theory and practice of building for a range of industry trades and exposes them to variety of industry careers. PACT graduates have the qualifications to secure entry-level or semi-skilled employment in their chosen trade—carpentry, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, masonry, painting, building construction technology, and weatherization—as well as other related residential and light commercial construction careers. I INTRODUCTION I-6 Instructor Guide PACT AND THE APPRENTICESHIP MODEL The demands of the 21st century economy require a skilled workforce with a solid academic foundation and strong occupational skills. Apprenticeship offers a timetested combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training. The construction and manufacturing industries have used apprenticeship to grow a trained, highly skilled workforce and other industries have taken notice. Currently, a wide array of employers, including more than 850 occupations in healthcare, social services, and information technology employers are embracing the apprenticeship model. As its name suggests, PACT training lays the foundation for participation in an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is a training program that is formally recognized and administered based on standards or rules approved by the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship or by a State Apprenticeship Council. In 2012, the DOL’s Office of Apprenticeship awarded HBI’s PACT program the Registered Apprenticeship Innovator and Trailblazer Award recognizing our “long-standing success and innovative approaches to training U.S. workers.” In some cases where there is a relationship between a program and an employer, articulation agreements enable PACT hours to be credited toward the requirements for the completion of an apprenticeship and subsequent journey-level status. Through apprenticeship, craftspeople can acquire valuable trade skills, pursue a career, and further their education. Apprentices sign an agreement with their employers establishing the skills in which they will train, their work hours and wages. Apprentices are members of the workforce as they train and practice on the job and learn about their chosen trade in the classroom. On average, an apprentice spends about 75 percent of his time on the jobsite and roughly 25 percent in class. At the conclusion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice receives a certificate of apprenticeship from the U.S. DOL Office of Apprenticeship or the State Apprenticeship Council. I-7 INTRODUCTION I Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training THE PACT INSTRUCTOR TEACHER, TRAINER, MENTOR, COACH Throughout the PACT curriculum the instructor performs many roles: teacher, trainer, mentor and coach. Teachers are resources and subject matter experts for the core curriculum and the trades they teach. They direct learning and prompt students to ask questions and participate in classroom discussion. In the PACT curriculum teachers spend approximately 25 percent of their time in the classroom using a variety of delivery methods. Visual aids and brief hands-on activities are great ways for teachers to incorporate multi-sensory learning in the classroom and prepare students for the training phase of the PACT. Trainers deal with the practical aspects of instruction, providing thorough and easy to understand demonstrations, and challenging activities that are relevant to learning essential skills. The training aspect of the PACT makes up 75 percent of the apprenticeship model and takes place in training stations, mock-ups and outside the classroom at jobsites. The PACT Instructor also serves as a coach who inspires students to improve and provides immediate feedback on a student’s performance. Whereas coaching is task-oriented and performance driven, a mentor is developmentally driven. The PACT instructor strives to serve as a trusted mentor with whom a student is comfortable sharing whatever issues might impact professional success. The focus of mentoring goes beyond the attainment of a specific skill to build a student’s self-image and self-confidence. Each of these roles helps the instructor to develop the student not only for the job but also for the future. I INTRODUCTION I-8 Instructor Guide Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn. —Benjamin Franklin TEACHING PACT Instructors teaching PACT are credentialed by the Home Builders Institute. They possess journey-level skills in the trade, a passion for the industry, and a commitment to sharing their craft. As a competency-based curriculum, PACT grants maximum flexibility to the instructor to set the pace based on each student’s ability to acquire and master a set of skills. Each student is unique, every trade is different and some trade-specific units are longer than others. On average, the five units required by PACT for certification and graduation can be completed in 10 – 14 weeks. The PACT curriculum is a thorough guide to basic skills training. Each unit is divided into sections covering vocabulary, additional resources, as well as suggested learning and assessment activities. PACT Core includes Units 1 through 4 and student must complete the PACT Core to graduate. Students must also complete and demonstrate proficiency in at least one of the trade-specific Units (6 through 13) to receive a PACT certificate. Safety issues, professionalism and green practices are reinforced throughout the units. Students may also opt to earn a Green PACT certificate by completing Unit 5 Green Building plus additional green skills listed in Skill Achievement Records (SARs) for their chosen trade. Students venturing into the world of construction should have a fifth-grade reading level as indicated by TABE or other relevant instrument. This will increase the likelihood that students will graduate. As a pre-apprenticeship curriculum, PACT students are expected to demonstrate the same behaviors in class and on the worksite as those expected by employers, including common courtesy, cooperation and observance of workplace rules, timeliness and other requirements. Students should receive a manual outlining attendance policies, dress code, photographic releases, and overall expectations. The classroom and worksite are drug-free zones. The possession or use of liquor or illegal substances may result in disciplinary or legal action. PACT students who engage in acts such as stealing, gambling, profanity, fighting, or the possession of firearm/dangerous weapons will be subject to immediate expulsion. PACT UNIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TOTAL TOTAL TASKS/UNIT 18 13 28 17 52 30 27 35 22 25 23 76 34 403 14.4 10.4 22.4 13.6 41.6 24 21.6 28 17.6 20 18.4 60.8 27.2 322.4 40 40 40 40 50 120 120 115 110 110 110 220 120 330 330 325 320 320 320 430 330 187.2 184.8 191.2 180.8 183.2 181.6 226.4 190.4 80% EST. HOURS/UNIT EST. TOTAL HOURS 210 CORE 80% 60.8 TOTAL TASKS GREEN 80% 102.4 CARP 80% 84.8 ELECT 80% 82.4 PLUM 80% 88.8 BRICK 80% 78.4 LAND 80% 80.8 PAINT 80% 79.2 BCT 80% 124 WEATH 80% 88 I-9 INTRODUCTION I Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training GRADUATING PACT In order to graduate with a PACT certificate, students must complete 80 percent of the line items listed on the Skill Achievement Record (SAR) at the end of each unit. A line item is considered complete when a student performs the skill at a competency level of 2 or above (on a 3 point scale). The 80 percent completion is required throughout PACT for Core Units 1 – 4 and for each chosen trade. The PACT Core units teach the knowledge, skills, and abilities that students who are interested in working in the trades need to master, regardless of their trade-specific choice. For the PACT Green Building certificate, graduates must complete 80 percent of Unit Five—Green Building, all green designated items identified in Units 1 – 4 of the Core, and those items designated as “green” in the trade specific unit. The chart below provides a quick reference as to the number of completed tasks needed to meet the 80 percent completion for each unit. UNIT # ONE TWO THREE FOUR PACT-CORE SAR – TOTAL # OF SKILLS 18 13 28 17 80% COMPLETE 15 11 23 14 UNIT # SIX SEVEN EIGHT NINE TEN ELEVEN TWELVE THIRTEEN PACT-TRADE SPECIFIC SAR – TOTAL # OF SKILLS 30 27 35 22 25 23 76 34 80% COMPLETE 24 22 28 18 20 19 61 28 UNIT # FIVE PACT-GREEN SAR – TOTAL # OF SKILLS 52 80% COMPLETE 42 The instructor, training program, or its designee is responsible for maintaining and keeping the SARs up to date as the student progresses through the PACT program and for making the results of the SARs available for up to three years after graduation. PACT certificates may be requested from HBI at www.hbi.org/pactcertification by instructors who have been trained to teach the PACT curriculum. Many programs hold graduation ceremonies to celebrate the graduates’ achievements and to recognize their accomplishment in obtaining a certificate that is portable, marketable, and industry recognized. The PACT certificate validates a student’s proficiency in a chosen trade. Many PACT programs invite members of the community who benefitted from the community-service work performed by students during their PACT training. Such recognition builds self-esteem, encourages students to pursue educational or industry career goals, and instills pride as students receive thanks for giving back to their community. I INTRODUCTION I-10 Instructor Guide RESOURCES A final Resources section provides a variety of websites, publications and references for instructors and students. PACT materials are designed to supplement instructor’s knowledge and experience teaching basic construction skills. Diverse learning materials and a mix of visual, oral, and hands-on activities will help challenge students, accommodate different learning styles and promote mastery of concepts and skills. PACT E-FILES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Depending on your affiliation with HBI, or the conditions of your license agreement to use PACT, you will have access to a USB flash drive containing all of the PACT curriculum files that you requested. Additionally, this drive has all the testing, assessment documents, and Skill Achievement Records in an electronic PDF interactive format allowing you to provide these to your students on various devices, save and share as electronic documents. To use these digital files, place the thumbnail drive into a compatible USB port on your viewing device, and search for the appropriate files and content for your learning needs. These easy to find documents are organized by content area for easy navigation. Below are additional PACT related materials with brief descriptions that you may want on your drive. If you are interested in materials listed here, please contact HBI at www.hbi.org to learn more about additional learning materials to support your training. PACTMath—A workplace math supplement designed for the construction industry. PACTComm—A comprehensive workplace literacy supplement designed to teach and enhance communication skills. MyPEP—An essential workbook to help build strong job search, interview, and retention skills. PACTWorks—A student entrepreneurial guide. I-11 INTRODUCTION I Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training PACTPlacement—A guide to help practitioners and instructors place students in industry employment. HBI Safety Talks—A wide-ranging series of safety briefs on construction tools and activities with accompanying tests. HBI Safety & Health Handbook—Although specific to HBI, the HBI Safety & Health Handbook can be used as a guide to create a successful safety and health program for any construction-related organization. It contains policies, procedures, programs and forms about personal protective equipment, basic tool and equipment use, job hazard analysis, lock out/tag out and more. Additional Assessment Tools and Tests—Additional tests and assessments are included to provide more practice for students and to help them to further develop their skills. Unless noted otherwise, all PACT digital materials are in Adobe Acrobat PDF (portable document format). You will need a working copy of Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer or the Acrobat Reader program which can be downloaded at no cost from www.adobe.com. We recommend that you have the most current version of Acrobat or the Acrobat Reader to ensure access to all of the functionality built into PACT works with your system. I INTRODUCTION I-12 Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training SKILL ACHIEVEMENT RECORD UNIT 12 — BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Student Name Instructor/Program Name Students will be evaluated based on their performance of the following items. Review these items at the beginning of the unit. Students are rated on a scale of 1 to 3. 1 = lacking proficiency 2 = average proficiency 3 = above average proficiency (the student can teach the skills) Building Construction Technician National Green Building Standard Residential Construction Series (RCA)* CAMT Book Reference* Rating (circle one) Date Completed 12.1 GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS 1. Fill and interpret work orders and make-ready checklists (figure 12.1.2). 20 2. Fill out and correctly maintain service work orders. 1–2–3 1–2–3 18-20 3. Caulk around fixtures (figure 12.1.3). 4. Repair and re-grout tile (figures 12.1.4/5). p1-7 CAMT IEMR 901.9.1; 704.5.1(4); 1001.1(12); 11.701.4.3.1 65-67; 359-360 p9and10 CAMT IEMR 1–2–3 602.1.11; 611.2(7); 901.7(a) 901.9.1 239-240 p26-30 CAMT IEMR 1–2–3 12.2 CARPENTRY MAINTENANCE 5. Demonstrate carpentry safety practices. 35; 39-45 1–2–3 6. Identify basic carpentry hand tools, their function, and how to use the tools safely. 67-76 1–2–3 7. Identify basic carpentry power tools, their function, and how to use the tools safely. 77-86 1–2–3 8. Identify anchors and fasteners. 603; 604; 606; 608; 609; 610 62-64 1–2–3 9. Identify carpentry-related materials commonly used in carpentry maintenance. 603; 604; 606; 608; 609; 610; 904 187-190 1–2–3 10. Replace, repair, and install siding. 603.1(4); 602.1.8 273-285 1–2–3 11. Perform weatherizing procedures. 12.2-.5; 901.9.1 595-628 1–2–3 12. Repair drywall and plaster walls. 611.2(5); 901.8; 901.9 188-190, 253 1–2–3 13. Replace and repair interior walls. 611.2(5); 901.8;901.9 199-204; 253-254 1–2–3 601.5; 601.7(g); 602.1.4.1(1); 602.1.6; 602.1.7.2; 901.4; 901.6; 901.7 237-244 1–2–3 12.1.701. 4.3.2(2); 12.1.901.11 527-536; 547-549 1–2–3 601.7; 901.9.1 218-236 14. Identify procedures for replacing, repairing, and installing floor coverings. 15. Install wall and ceiling insulation. 16. Install or replace interior trim. 1–2–3 17. List steps for installing keyed, privacy, and passage lock sets (figures 12.2.3/4). pg. 24 and 25 CAMT IEMR 1–2–3 18. Describe key security systems (figure 12.2.4). Pg 25 CAMT IEMR 1–2–3 12 *Residential Construction Academy FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 3rd Edition BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY UNIT 12-56 Instructor’s Initials Student’s Initials Instructor Guide SKILL ACHIEVEMENT RECORD UNIT 12 — BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Building Construction Technician National Green Building Standard Residential Construction Series (RCA)* CAMT Book Reference* Rating (circle one) Date Completed Instructor’s Initials Student’s Initials 12.3 ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE 19. Demonstrate electrical safety practices. 38-42, 46-47; 126-127 1–2–3 20. Identify basic electrical hand tools, their function, and how to use the tools safely. 126-130 1–2–3 21. Identify basic electrical power tools, their function, and how to use the tools safely. 126-130 1–2–3 22. Identify anchors and fasteners commonly used in electrical maintenance. 603; 604; 606; 608; 609; 610 62-64 1–2–3 23. Identify electrical-related materials. 603; 604; 606; 608; 609; 610; 904 131-142 1–2–3 24. Properly use electrical test equipment, such as multimeters and outlet testers (figure 12.3.3). 126-130 p18 and 19 CAMT EMR 1–2–3 p 34-72 CAMT IMR 1–2–3 25. Troubleshoot/repair or replace outlets, switches, fuses, and fixtures in existing building (section 12.3). 901.3; 12.2; 12.3; 12.4; 12.5 132-142 26. Identify power supplies (e.g., single-phase, three-phase). 705.2 112-114 1–2–3 27. Wire 120V circuits. 158-165 1–2–3 28. Wire low-voltage circuits using a schematic. 158-165 1–2–3 29. Identify and correct defective two-wire and three-wire cords and plugs. 1–2–3 30. Maintain emergency lighting systems, exit lights, and signs. 31. Check and test “hard-wired” smoke detectors (figure 12.3.6). 1–2–3 146-153 901.14; 802.2 144-147 p 73 CAMT IMR 1–2–3 12.4 PLUMBING MAINTENANCE 32. Demonstrate plumbing safety practices. 342 1–2–3 33. Identify basic plumbing hand tools, their function, and how to use the tools safely. 343 1–2–3 34. Identify basic plumbing power tools, their function, and how to use the tools safely. 343 1–2–3 35. Identify anchors and fasteners commonly used in plumbing maintenance. 603; 604; 606; 608; 609; 610 62-64 1–2–3 36. Identify plumbing-related materials. 903.1; definitions pg. 8- 8; 601; 603; 604; 606; 608; 609; 610; 904 345-352 1–2–3 801 353-354 1–2–3 38. Assemble compression fittings. 801.1(2) 347-352 1–2–3 39. Replace and repair plumbing fixtures and connections. 903.1.2 359-365 1–2–3 40. Describe how a garbage disposal works (figure 12.4.3). 607.2 450 p38 and 39 CAMT PMR) 1–2–3 11.607.2, 12.2.611.4 450-451 p41 CAMT PMR) 1–2–3 37. Cut, clean, and glue plastic pipe. 41. Describe the three most common problems related to garbage disposals (figures 12.4.3/4/5). 12-57 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY UNIT 12 Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) HBI’s pre-apprenticeship training programs provide training and placement services to individuals seeking a career in the building trades. The program offers at-risk and underserved populations such as youth, veterans, ex-offenders, and displaced workers the opportunity to learn the building trades through hands-on training. HBI customizes its flexible national skills training model to create programs that meet the workforce needs of local communities and construction businesses. At the core of this model is HBI’s award-winning, industry-validated Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT). The HBI PACT curriculum is one of only three U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recognized pre-apprenticeship curricula, and it received the DOL Registered Apprenticeship Innovator and Trailblazer award in 2012. The HBI PACT curriculum integrates contextual, work-based learning with vocational and academic skills training in the classroom. These include employability and life skills, career development, and on-the-job training. PACT graduates learn the skills needed to be successful from their first day on the job. Each unit of the PACT provides an overview with specific goals, trade-related vocabulary, suggested activities, testing and assessment tools, and additional resources. The PACT is aligned with the current National Green Building Standard™ which is approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The PACT offers updated green-building instruction that point to best practices in each trade area: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, brick masonry, landscaping, building construction technology, painting, green building and weatherization. HBI PACT is a uniquely effective training tool that offers students a range of stackable credentials leading to employment and successful careers in the building industry.  PACT students obtain the OSHA10 credential demonstrating knowledge of basic safety rules established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).  Students who complete the HBI PACT are eligible to take a written exam from National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI), a third-party assessment organization. This test certifies the student’s knowledge of building trades safety, math, tools and materials, green building and employability.  Students may also obtain NOCTI certification in Facilities Maintenance.  The 2014 HBI PACT also features a new partnership with the National Apartment Association. Students who complete PACT in Facilities Maintenance are eligible to pursue a Certificate of Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) credential by completing only a few additional courses. For more information about HBI training Programs, please visit www.HBI.org 4/2015 ATTACHMENT Letters of Committment Officers May 19, 2016 Michelle Taylor. Chair I (Interim) Dr. Gwendoline B. Angalet. Vice Chair Mr. Gary T. Pollio Executive Director Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. 613 N. Washington Street Henry Smith ?l Wilmington, DE. 19801 Treasurer i Rev. Silvester Beaman Dear Gan/1 Michael Esq. - On behalf of the Wilmington HOPE Commission's Achievement Center, It IS our pleasure to partner with Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, lnc. in developing and Board Of Directors implementing the HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training (HCET) program, which Rev. David T- Andrews targets formerly incarcerated citizens returning to Wilmington and New Castle County, Darryl Chambers Delaware. commitment to low-income communities in Delaware has been well Judge Arlene Coppadge evident for over 40 years, and the formal implementation of the HCET represents the agency?s Nancy Dietz 2 continued and growing commitment to one of Wilmington?s most marginalized and Megan Ede underserved populations. Gary Fullman The rates of recidivism among ex-offender citizens remains alarming, not only in Delaware, but Penrose Hollins throughout the country. Clearly, one of the hurdles to successful ex-offender community Lynne Howard reintegration is employment. The HCET employment and training model will provide paid, on- Kathleen Jennings. Esq. the?job, construction-trades training, resulting in industry-recognized construction Sharon Kurfuerst certi?cation, employment opportunities, and/or continuing education opportunities. John McDonough The Achievement Center recognizes that during the HCET Pilot year, 100% of the thirty (30) Ph'l'p Morgan HCET trainees will be returning citizens under and referred by U.S. Probation?s Workforce Larry Morris ?1 Development Program or the HOPE Commission?s Achievement Center. The Achievement Ray Seigfried Center provides a comprehensive array of services creating a pro-social network of support - Col. Elmer M. Setting for reentering ex-offenders throughout the Wilmington community. Services include, but are Leroy A. Tice, Esq. not limited to, peer support, intensive case management, mental health treatment, addictions Dr. Alvin L. Turner treatment, housing, and job placement. The HCET partnership created by re?ects the community?s commitment to serving this Executive Director 3 at-risk population, and the Achievement Center welcomes the partnership as it pertains to workforce development, paid on-the-job training, and job placement for those it serves. The Charles A. Madden, JD. Achievement Center is committed to referring a minimum of ?fteen (15) ?pre-screened? and i appropriate referrals to the HCET program in its pilot year. Again, thank you for the opportunity to partner in the development and implementation of the HomeWorks Construction Employment and Training program. We look forward to a continued and successful collaboration. Charles A. Madden Executive Director w. ,AwnnlA; Wag Haeul?Exw?sawchw 3 A . venue - Cl) l) l. 99.5mm; $3340 ?39 35 U. S. DISTRICT COURT U. S. PROBATION PRETRIAL SERVICES DISTRICT OF DELAWARE JOHN G. SE LVAGGI CENTRAL OFFICE LOCATION: Chief U. s. Probation Of?cer May 19, 2016 WILMINGTON, DE 19801-3024 302-252-2950 WALTER P. MATTHEWS Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Of?cer BRANCH OFFICE LOCATION: 1218 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904 MAIL ADDRESS: 392-637-0633 J. CALEB BOGGS FEDERAL BLDG. m? UNIT 39 844 NORTH KING STREET WILMINGTON, DE 19801-3588 Gary T. Pollio Executive Director Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware 613 North Washington Street Wilmington, DE 19801 RE: TRAIN Grant, Department of Labor Dear Mr. Pollio: I write this letter in support of Interfaith?s application for the above grant, which I believe will serve the dual purposes of providing quality education and job training for those in need of living wage jobs, while enhancing the quality of life for Wilmington?s citizens through signi?cant improvement of its environment. In the short time that your agency has been providing on?the-job training (OJ T) services for those under federal supervision, I have found your agency to honest, trustworthy, and professional. The people under our supervision who are being trained in construction skills feel that they are learning valuable skills, while also feeling like they are contributing to the worthy cause of rehabilitating properties into safe, comfortable homes. Just yesterday, one of our Reentry Court participants told the Reentry Court Judge how much he is learning on the job, and how thankful he is for the opportunity. I am fortunate the US. Probation Of?ce has been able to set aside $10,000 to pay 50% of wages for 90 days for at least four of our returning citizens, because I know Interfaith will do its best to ensure full-time employment at the end of the 90 day period. I hope we can do the same the next ?scal year (October 1, 2016), which is of course dependent on the funding we receive from Congress. This hope is due to your leadership, and the commitment shown by your staff, which has given me the con?dence that we are working with an agency committed to the betterment of our communities. RE: Gary Pollio Letter of Reference If the US. Probation Of?ce is accepted as a referral source for the TRAIN Program, I pledge the following in-kind services: I) We will carefully screen candidates, focusing more on our underemployed population, and our unemployed population who possess a proven track record of past reliability and work ethic; 2) enhanced drug testing to ensure both the safety and integrity of the program; 3) frequent visits, as deemed apprOpriate, by probation of?cers and our Reentry Specialist; and 4) our continued support to your staff in the case management of our participants in the program, through frequent phone and personal contact. I am truly excited about this opportunity for your agency, and look forward to our continued partnership in improving the lives of all residents of the State of Delaware. Sincerely, sec/per John G. Selvaggi Chief U.S. Probation Of?cer ATTACHMENT D - SAMPLES of CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENTS Assessment Blueprint Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Core Examination 8374- Online Version 8375- Paper/Pencil Version Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Core Examination General Assessment Information Blueprint Contents General Assessment Information Written Assessment Information Specific Competencies Covered in the Test Sample Written Items Test Type: This Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) certification assessment is a customized assessment for the Home Builders Institute (HBI). This assessment measures technical skills at the occupational level and includes items which gauge factual and theoretical knowledge. This assessment offers a written component and can be used at the secondary level and post-secondary levels. Students who complete training through an HBI PACT program are eligible to sit for the PACT Certification Assessments. This assessment can be delivered in an online or paper/pencil format. Revision Team: The assessment content is based on input from secondary, post-secondary, and business/industry representatives from the state of Illinois, Florida, Maine, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Texas. CIP Code 46.9999 – Construction Trades, Other NOCTI Partner Assessment Career Cluster 1- Architecture and Construction 47-4099.00 – Construction and Related Workers, All Other Page 2 of 6 Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Core Examination The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the leading professional organization for career and technical educators, commends all students who participate in career and technical education programs and choose to validate their educational attainment through rigorous technical assessments. In taking this assessment you demonstrate to your school, your parents and guardians, your future employers and yourself that you understand the concepts and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace. Good Luck! Home Builders Institute (HBI), an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), is a national leader for career training in the building industry. HBI’s educational materials are designed to be relevant in today’s rapidly changing environment, bringing increased professionalism, competency and effectiveness to those entering the residential construction workforce. HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (HBI PACT) is a U.S. Department of Labor-approved training curricula for construction programs nationwide. Based on the NAHB occupational skills standards, HBI PACT is utilized by Workforce Investment Boards, private foundations, Home Builder Association pre-apprenticeship programs, unions, State departments of education, juvenile justice and corrections and others training entitles and community based organizations that seek to provide an entry-level construction training program to prepare individuals for careers in the building industry. These third-party assessments provide instructors, students and employers a verification of the skills attained in the HBI PACT training program. NOCTI Partner Assessment Page 3 of 6 Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Core Examination Written Assessment This written assessment consists of questions to measure an individual’s factual theoretical knowledge. Administration Time: 50 minutes Number of Questions: 35 Number of Sessions: This assessment may be administered in one session. Areas Covered Building Trades Safety & First Aid 28.6% Construction Math 28.6% Tools & Construction Materials 28.6% Employability NOCTI Partner Assessment 14.3% Page 4 of 6 Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Core Examination Specific Competencies and Skills Tested in this Assessment Building Trades Safety & First Aid • OSHA, Lockout, Personal Protective Equipment, GFCI, Scaffolds, Ladders, First Aid, and HazMat Construction Math • Measurement, Rectangle Measurement, Square Measurement, and Fractions Tools & Construction Materials • Tools and Materials Employability NOCTI Partner Assessment Page 5 of 6 Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Core Examination Sample Questions Information about the safe handling of adhesives is found in which of these? A. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) B. The building permit documents C. The EPA safety rule D. The Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Which of these is a recommended practice for the safe storage of chemicals? A. Keep a six month supply of all chemicals. B. Inspect hazardous chemicals at least once every two years. C. Outdated chemical materials should be used first. D. Store all chemicals as specified by the manufacturer. Which of these is the first step to take if a major hazardous materials spill occurs? A. Evacuate the area and call 911. B. Apply an approved absorbent on the spill. C. Notify your supervisor. D. Immediately remove any protective apparel and thoroughly wash any exposed skin. Which of these should be used to extinguish a wood or paper fire? A. Class A Fire Extinguisher B. Class B Fire Extinguisher C. Class C Fire Extinguisher D. Class D Fire Extinguisher Which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to protect a worker from flying objects and particles on a construction job site? A. A safety harness B. Baseball cap C. Safety shoes D. Safety glasses NOCTI Partner Assessment Page 6 of 6 Assessment Blueprint Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Building Construction Technology Examination 8370- Online Version 8371- Paper/Pencil Version Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Building Construction Technology Examination General Assessment Information Blueprint Contents General Assessment Information Written Assessment Information Specific Competencies Covered in the Test Sample Written Items Test Type: This Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) certification assessment is a customized assessment for the Home Builders Institute (HBI). This assessment measures technical skills at the occupational level and includes items which gauge factual and theoretical knowledge. This assessment offers a written component and can be used at the secondary level and post-secondary levels. Students who complete training through an HBI PACT program are eligible to sit for the PACT Certification Assessments. This assessment can be delivered in an online or paper/pencil format. Revision Team: The assessment content is based on input from secondary, post-secondary, and business/industry representatives from the state of Illinois, Florida, Maine, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Texas. CIP Code 46.0401 – Building/Property Maintenance NOCTI Partner Assessment Career Cluster 1- Architecture and Construction 49-9071.00 – Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Page 2 of 6 Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Building Construction Technology Examination The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the leading professional organization for career and technical educators, commends all students who participate in career and technical education programs and choose to validate their educational attainment through rigorous technical assessments. In taking this assessment you demonstrate to your school, your parents and guardians, your future employers and yourself that you understand the concepts and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace. Good Luck! Home Builders Institute (HBI), an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), is a national leader for career training in the building industry. HBI’s educational materials are designed to be relevant in today’s rapidly changing environment, bringing increased professionalism, competency and effectiveness to those entering the residential construction workforce. HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (HBI PACT) is a U.S. Department of Labor-approved training curricula for construction programs nationwide. Based on the NAHB occupational skills standards, HBI PACT is utilized by Workforce Investment Boards, private foundations, Home Builder Association pre-apprenticeship programs, unions, State departments of education, juvenile justice and corrections and others training entitles and community based organizations that seek to provide an entry-level construction training program to prepare individuals for careers in the building industry. These third-party assessments provide instructors, students and employers a verification of the skills attained in the HBI PACT training program. NOCTI Partner Assessment Page 3 of 6 Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Building Construction Technology Examination Written Assessment This written assessment consists of questions to measure an individual’s factual theoretical knowledge. Administration Time: 50 minutes Number of Questions: 60 Number of Sessions: This assessment may be administered in one session. Areas Covered Carpentry Maintenance 25.0% Electrical Maintenance 25.0% Plumbing Maintenance 23.3% HVAC/Preventative-Maintenance 13.3% Landscaping Maintenance 13.3% NOCTI Partner Assessment Page 4 of 6 Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Building Construction Technology Examination Specific Competencies and Skills Tested in this Assessment Carpentry Maintenance • OSHA, Safety/Fire, Tool/Hand, Tool/Power, Materials, Underlayment, Plaster, Trim, Insulation, and Tools Electrical Maintenance • Safety, Hand Tool, Power Tool, Test Equipment, Switches, Ground, Outlet, and Cable Plumbing Maintenance • Safety, Tools/Hand, Tools/Power, Materials, Drains, Fittings, Caulk, and Tile HVAC/Preventive-Maintenance • Safety, Filters, Condenser, Smoke Detector, Shutoff, Evaporator, and Coil Fins Landscaping Maintenance • Mower, Safety, Prune, Mulch, and Trees NOCTI Partner Assessment Page 5 of 6 Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Building Construction Technology Examination Sample Questions Which of these statements is true? A. All electrical equipment should be considered energized until determined to be deenergized. B. OSHA requires that employees be trained in safety related work practices. C. Never cut off the grounding prong on an electrical plug. D. All of the above Which of these tools should be used to prevent scratching a chrome finish on a pipe or fixture? A. Chain wrench B. Basin wrench C. Strap wrench D. Standard pipe wrench Which of these is a female adapter? A B C D A. Fitting A B. Fitting B C. Fitting C D. Fitting D Which of these should be followed when working on electrical systems and devices? A. Never use test equipment on any-energized circuit that is above what it is rated for. B. Always use calibrated test equipment. C. Tool repairs should be made only by a qualified person. D. All of the above NOCTI Partner Assessment Page 6 of 6