Academy for Practical Nursing and Health Occupations 5154 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 201

1. P.R.O.M.I.S.E.Preventing Recidivism with Opportunities, Mandates, and Initiativesfor Successful Employment Academy for Practical Nursing and Health Occupations 5154 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 201 West Palm Beach, FL 33417 PH: (561)683-1400 / FAX: (561) 683-6773 APNHO@aol.com Lois M. Gackenheimer, RN, NHA, Director

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3. 9 CHARACTERISTICS OF WELL-ORGANIZED AND MANAGED PROJECTS Indicator of Success Criteria for Gauging Progress Toward Goal • Program has a clear and focused vision and mission. • Program goals and objectives are realistic and measurable. • Stakeholders, including community partners, family member representatives and front-line staff, • are involved during program development and implement. 1. Developed a Well-conceived Plan 2. Established Partnerships with the Juvenile Justice System and Health Care System • Grantee is experienced in working with the Juvenile Justice and Health Care Systems 3. Collected and Maintained Data • A systems for collecting and reporting program information is available and utilized. • Program is supported by youth and family serving agencies, including CBO’s, faith-based • organizations, and public service agencies 4. Community Support/Network 5. Grantee Involvement • Grantee is the lead agency, actively providing direction and • coordination for the project. • Grantee involvement and support are continuous. 6. Connected Workforce Development, Juvenile Justice, and Health Care Systems • Grantee coordinates with and utilizes resources available • through the Workforce Development, Juvenile Justice, and • Health Care Systems. 7. Leveraging Resources Through Collaboration and Partnerships • Project effectively identifies and utilizes other resources and • funding streams to support project goals. 8. Continuous Improvement • Project conducts self-assessment and actively seeks and accepts • available technical assistance. 9. Shared Leadership Information Sharing • Decision-making and information is shared with stakeholders.

4. Successful Outcomes of the P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Project • 96% Returned to and/or remained in school • 96% Achieved completion of occupational skills training in demand occupation • 100% Completed work readiness education and work experience • 100% Improved basic skills by at least one grade level • 89% Obtained a JOB! • 100% Retained Employment for Six (6) Months