Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: 21st Century Job Skills Project
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Haverhill Public Private Partnership (HP3)
Mailing Address: 1201 N Royal Street Unit 404
City: Alexandria
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 22314
Main Phone: 703-587-1406
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://thehp3.com/ and http://www.jobskills21.com/
Employer ID Number: 83-1474736
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 24, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Haverhill Public-Private Partnership (HP3)
Project Description:

The 21st Century Job Skills Project was established in 2018 by a small group of concerned citizens who recognized that attaining the American Dream – the opportunity to succeed and build a better life – has become less viable for many Americans. We believe this challenge requires a major systemic response.

Our vision is a nation where every public-school student goes on to achieve a true living wage job. Our mission is to help communities establish a Public-Private Partnership that, in working with the school system, city government, business community, and social organizations, coordinates a holistic community process to achieve this vision.

In 2019 we launched our first pilot, Haverhill Public-Private Partnership (HP3) in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Haverhill is a gateway city with a historically large immigrant population, and approximately 21% of households earn an annual income of $30,000 or less. Our HP3 program currently serves 7,980 middle school and high school students with the full support of the public school system, mayor, City Council, and business community, and believe we can validate this model for use in other communities.

21st Century Job Skills Project respectfully requests funding to support our HP3 program. Support would help fund programming currently not performed in most communities, including:
– Conducting structured career exploration events for all middle and high school students in Haverhill with the intention of every student departing high school with an informed and resourced plan for their future.
– Managing a community-wide mentorship program supporting middle and high school students into early post-high school adulthood.
– Removing barriers by providing transportation assistance to students and young adults in internships or jobs who otherwise would not have access.
– Convening community stakeholders to assess progress and make adjustments. This may require modifying the program or starting a new initiative.

Thank you for your consideration.

Total Project Budget: $137,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $145,000

Project Duration: Annual project of an ongoing program
Geographical Area Served: Haverhill, MA
Age Group To Be Served: 12-25

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Jack
Contact Last Name: Gardner
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone:
Contact Email: jackg@jdg21.com