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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting -September 4, 2009 <br />Though participation and graduation have <br />exceeded original goals, the percentage of <br />participants residing in the AEDA or UEZ <br />has not reached the goal of 50%. As of now, <br />the rate is 40%. <br />Mr. Downes asked how many of the 4I jobs <br />are full time. Mr. Summers responded that <br />16 are full time. <br />Ms. King asked if Project Impact is still <br />trying to find jobs for those graduates who do <br />not have jobs. Mr. Summers responded that <br />they are. <br />Ms. King asked if any of the graduates have <br />participated in the Apprentice Academy or <br />Ivy Tech additional training. Mr. Summers <br />responded that they have been given the <br />Facilities Maintenance training from Ivy <br />Tech and some are still in the Machinist <br />training, that is more advanced. A couple <br />more have gone on to take classes at Ivy <br />Tech. Several others are trying to get into <br />classes at Ivy Tech. <br />Mr. Summers noted that one of the key <br />elements of the Project Impact program is the <br />ongoing support they provide after <br />graduation. Two counselors follow up with <br />participants weekly, either by telephone or <br />face to face, even if the participants are <br />incarcerated. The jail has been so impressed <br />with Project Impact's support and <br />intervention they have requested a regular <br />presentation be offered at the jail for other <br />iml~ates. <br />Part of the support to the client is to have a <br />relationship with the entire family. The <br />reinforcement from the family helps keep the <br />participant on track. Also, several <br />8 <br />