Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County, Inc. nprofit Profile Contact Information nprofit Address Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County, Inc. 3033 N Walnut Avenue, Bldg. East Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Oklahoma County Phone (405) 235-2651 16 Fax 405 235-2653 Website www.oicokc.org Contact Name DesJean Jones Contact Email info@oicokc.org At a Glance Organization's type of tax exempt status Organization Does Business As (DBA) Former Names Public Supported Charity OIC N/A 1
Year Founded 1966 IRS Ruling Year 1968 Registered with the Secretary of State? State Registration Expiration Feb 2017 Other ways to donate support, or volunteer OIC welcomes tax-deductible donations as well as volunteer support, which typically includes one-on-one tutoring and small group teaching. To make a financial gift to OIC please mail a check or drop off donations by the office. Whatever you can donate will help us carry forth our mission to bring new hope to Oklahoma County's under-served and under-employed adults. Statements Mission The mission of OIC of Oklahoma County is to inspire and motivate adult learners through Academic and Career Education. Background Since 1966, OIC of Oklahoma County continues to resonate. What could be more relevant in today's tough economic climate than helping under-served populations build their literacy skills and employability? Consider the impact being employed makes for family, friends and every citizen in our community. When our students achieve literacy and have marketable job skills, they are contributing to our economy and our collective quality of life thereby increasing the taxpayer base in Oklahoma. 2
Impact During Fiscal Year 2014/2015 in addition to GED/Diploma Prep, OIC added: HISET, TASC and COMPASS for out of school youth and adults who wish to prepare for their diploma. During Fiscal Year 2014/2015 OIC added one new program: 1) Cognitive Systems, Inc. Cognitive Systems,Inc. (CSI) has generously donated software specializing in cognitive rehabilitation for individuals who suffer from head trauma, learning disabilities and other brain challenges. Students are using the CSI lab to help their learning process. Staff is trained on its usage and administration. The software is an innovative Internetenabled technology that provides a clinical approach to regeneration or rewiring of the neurological connection of the brain. For more information see http://cog-systems.com/. During 2014/2015 OIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Central Oklahoma Workforce Investment Board (COWIB). The purpose of the MOU is to promote cooperative and mutually beneficial relations among the parties with respect to the operations of a training program for job seekers and students. This agreement is leading to two series of trainings which include: 1) t Your Average Resume Writing Class! How to Create a Resume That Slips by Screening Software How Job Board REALLY Work 2) Career Resources During Fiscal Year 2015/2016 OIC added one new program: 1) Exit2Success includes: TransitionPlanning: for exiting students who have completed their course of training, for whatever reason, are exiting their OIC program. Resume Preparation: for students at any level who find themselves in need of a resume. Job Search Assistance: for students at any level who need assistance finding a job. Career Planning: typically included with transition but may occur for students who are mid-training and making plans for their next steps; items such as financial aid or scholarship application, college or training enrollment that may have deadlines approaching requiring student to get started before their actual OIC completion date. During 2015/2016 OIC is developing the following workshops for the community: Evening Computer Classes includes: Basic Computer Literacy Introduction to Word & Powerpoint Getting Cozy w/ipad, Tablet & Phablet Cloud Storage Introduction to Excel Using Prezi Presentations How to buy a good computer Simple graphic design using Office products Using imovie Appls you need to know Social Media Introduction beyond Facebook 3
Needs Part-time office help (volunteer); Presentation video and equipment; ipad apps; Tutors for Language, Mathematics, Reading, Science, etc; One-on-One tutoring volunteers; a volunteer to help with Technology Management. CEO/Executive Director Statement What sets OIC apart among the many adult educational choices in Oklahoma County is the following three things. First, we offer all of our services at little to no cost to our students. Courses are flexible, affordable, and comprehensive. Second, we believe in educating the whole person by focusing on each person's unique learning style and current academic and technological skill sets. We offer support in developing life management as well. When needed, we contact outside agencies as well as provide in-house counseling to address personal challenges which might prevent learning from occurring. Finally, OIC offers the PowerPath to Education and Employment learning system, which is an easy-to-use engagement, screening and intervention system built on over 35 years of evidence-based research. Our instructors are fully certified in its methodology, which focuses on brain-based learning. We provide a full battery of assessments to personally individualize each learner's curriculum. We are committed to developing a community of learners who support one another throughout the educational process. Board Chair Statement My name is Jerry Day and I am very excited to have been recently elected to serve as Board Chair at OIC OKC. I have served as a board member for 6 years and truly believe in the mission of OIC and our staff. I have lived with my family here in Oklahoma City for 20 years and am so excited about what is happening in our city. I am the President of Arbormasters Tree Service which employs approximately 175 people in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Nelson Mandela said education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. At OIC, we are in the business of education. Through our many programs, we strive to offer education opportunities to the unemployed and underemployed in our community. Through GED preparation classes, literacy courses and life skills training, we seek to offer low cost and no cost education opportunities to the community. We recognize that our world and our community is changing and for us to thrive, we need unique and flexible educational options for our city! I have personally witnessed the amazing transformation of people when they add to their education and life skills and become employed or improve their job situation. I have hired OIC students who have turned out to be great employees and a valuable part of our company. Former OIC graduates and students work all around the OKC area and beyond, improving the places they work and the communities they live in. Please join us as we team up to give educational opportunities to those in our community! Volunteer or give now! Are you wondering if there is an OIC program for you? Give Victoria a call at 405-235-2651 today. Whether its GED prep, literacy or life skills, we may have something for you!!! Area Served Area Served Geographic Area Served Oklahoma County Oklahoma County Service Categories 4
Primary Organizational Category Secondary Organizational Category Tertiary Organizational Category Education/Adult Education Employment/Vocational Counseling/ Guidance/Testing Education Adult Education Programs GED Preparation Description Category OIC enables unemployed and underemployed adults who are ready and willing to achieve an education in preparation for the GED exam with little to no cost to our students. We help them prepare for a better quality of life by providing individualized instruction designed to meet their schedules and learning styles. Education, General/Other Adult Education Strategy Population Served Program Short-term Success Program Long-term Success Program Success Monitoring Examples of Program Success Adults At-Risk Populations Unemployed, Underemployed, Dislocated By the end of our course of study, 85% of our students will pass the GED exam on the first attempt. In many corners of our community we find great concern about poverty and homelessness. Many are worried about the crime rate. Extensive community resources are often devoted to these concerns. Unfortunately, in the majority of cases society is largely treating the symptoms. OIC attacks the root cause of these ills by helping people gain job skills and employment. Beginning with a comprehensive assessment at the time of enrollment, our students have a baseline of accomplishment upon which to build their academic skills. Testing frequently in the core subjects, students are able not only to determine their progress, but plan for the next skill set to be mastered. Our success is based on the strategies outlined in the PowerPath program, which is based on the student's involvement in designing, implementing and assessing academic progress. One of our most striking examples is recent graduate Elia Perez, who attempted to complete her GED at several other schools before she finally found OIC. After working with our PowerPath certified instructors, Elia was able to build on her natural strengths, learned what to do to address academic deficits, and master academic material in record time. When recently interviewed, Elia said her success at OIC was "because of the time the staff took to encourage and support my progress." She had waited over 20 years to wear the cap and gown we had for her at our graduation ceremonies. 5
Adult Literacy Description Category Since 1966, the original mission of OIC Oklahoma County continues to resonate, especially in a challenged economy. What could be more relevant to improving this financial downturn than helping people build their job skills by learning to read and write as well as perform necessary math computations? Education, General/Other Adult Education Strategy Population Served Program Short-term Success Program Long-term Success Program Success Monitoring Examples of Program Success Adults Poor,Economically Disadvantaged,Indigent Unemployed, Underemployed, Dislocated Beginning with a comprehensive assessment at the time of enrollment, our students have a baseline of accomplishment upon which to build their academic skills. Testing frequently in the core subjects, students are able not only to determine their progress, but plan for the next skill set to be mastered. Our success is based on the strategies outlined in the PowerPath program, which is based on the student's involvement in designing, implementing and assessing academic progress. Upon completion of the adult literacy classes, OIC students will be able to enter the GED program demonstrating a 90% participation rate and 75% completion rate. TABE, WRAT4 A grade level gain in one or more subjects in a three month period. Other measures of success include reaching personal goals, changes in attitude and other modified behaviors. Students with children enhance there parenting roles such as involvement with their schools. Students who were reluctant to participate in class are now asking for homework and taking on leadership roles. Students volunteer to read out loud for the first time. 6
Volunteer Literacy Services Description Category OIC offers one-on-one tutor and small group tutoring for individuals who are non-readers or have low reading, comprehension, and writing skills. Those interested in becoming a tutor are required to attend a 9 hour training in order to be matched with a learner as well as attend some form of continuing education offered on-line or in person. Learners are assessed prior to being matched with a tutor and all materials are supplied free of charge by OIC Literacy Services. Both tutor and learner agree to meet for one hour a week for at least one year. As of July 2013, OIC Literacy Services has served 89 learners through small group sessions or one-on-one tutoring. Education, General/Other Adult Education Strategy Population Served Program Short-term Success Program Long-term Success Program Success Monitoring Unemployed, Underemployed, Dislocated At-Risk Populations Poor,Economically Disadvantaged,Indigent With each new word learned and retained, one more step toward reading literacy happens. Word by word, sentence by sentence, day by day we build the bridge to gainful employment. Imagine being able to read and fill out a job application for the first time in your life without help. Consider the empowerment that occurs for each of our students who masters the basic skills so many of us take for granted. We measure progress in very concrete ways: by reading scores from assessments such as the WRAT; tutor observation, participant documentation; and coordinator scoring. Examples of Program Success Exit2Success Description Category This class provides instruction in job search, resume preparation and job coaching to help identify which career is the right one for you, how to get and keep the job you want! Employment, General/Other Job Search & Placement Strategy Population Served Adults Unemployed, Underemployed, Dislocated Program Short-term Success Program Success Monitoring Examples of Program Success Disaster Programs Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Member Comments on Programs CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments With our current funding challenges, OIC has had to 7
eliminate several critical staff positions including GED and Computer Skills instructors and our student counselor. The remaining staff is working in two or three different capacities to address OIC's most pressing needs. The challenge is great and the determination to weather this storm, even greater. With your help we know we will be back to full staff very soon. Staff & Management CEO/Executive Director DesJean Jones Start Date Mar 2017 Email djones@oicokc.org CEO/Executive Director Experience DesJean Jones brings to the nonprofit agency a background in organizational management, executive coaching, and a broad understanding of corporate operations. She received her formal education from Oklahoma State University and Langston University, while currently enrolled as a Master's Candidate with the University of Texas at Dallas. DesJean is active throughtout Oklahoma City serving on the Boards of Director for Family Life Learning Centers (FLLC), Upward Transitions, IMPACT Coalition Association and GoGo Academy OKC. She also serves actively with the Progressive Oklahoma Baptist State Convention (POBSC). Retuning to OIC where she was formerly a Vocational Instructor for several years, DesJean has also worked as Operations Manager with Jordan Advertising. She comments, "The 50-year legacy of OIC in adult education is unparalleled; our unique service model of academic excellence through community-building is key. Moving forward, we will embrace a progressive vision to serve the adult citizens of Oklahoma." Senior Staff Name Victoria Dixon Kristi Jenkins DesJean Jones Blair Lanning Christopher Myers Loretta Payne Title Accounting/MIS TANF Literacy Instructor Deputy Director Volunteer Coordinator GED/ABE Instructor MIS/Receptionist Staff Information Number of Full-time Staff 3 Number of Part-time Staff 3 Number of Contract Staff 0 Number of Volunteers 18 Staff Retention Rate 0 % Are professional development opportunities provided? Does CEO/Executive Director have formal evaluations? 8
Management Reports to Board? Staff Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 5 Caucasian 1 Staff Demographics - Gender Male 1 Female 5 Organizational Plans Fundraising Plan Policy against commission-based compensation for fundraising consultant Communication Plan Strategic Plan Under Development Number of Years Strategic Plan Considers 5 Date Strategic Plan Adopted Oct 2008 Management Succession Plan Organization Policies and Procedures Continuity of Operations Plan Policies ndiscrimination Policy Whistle Blower Policy Document Destruction Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Governance Board Chair Monique Jackson Company Affiliation SMC/Arbormasters Utility Company Term Jan 2017 to Jan 2020 Email mjackson@arbormasters.com Board of Directors List Current as of July 01, 2016 9
Name Affiliation Status Olivia Alvarez State of Oklahoma Jerry Day Christa Figgins Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma KaShaunda Hudson Monique Jackson OK Fidelity Bank Kathy Winslow Just Between Friends Grady Wood OG&E Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 2 Caucasian 4 Hispanic/Latino 1 Board Demographics - Gender Male 2 Female 5 Governance Information Board Term Lengths Board Term Limits 3 years 6 terms Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 6 Board Meeting Attendance % 95 % Percentage of Board Making Monetary Contributions to the Organization Percentage of Board Making In-Kind Contributions to the Organization Board Orientation Constituency Includes Client Representation Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? 100 % 0 % Advisory Board Name Larry Hawkins Richard Herschberger Robert McCampbell Affiliation Financials Current Fiscal Year 10
July 01, 2016-June 30,2017 Current Year Budgeted Total Income $340,000 Current Year Budgeted Total Expenses $340,000 Prior Three Years' Financial History Income and Expenses Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Total Revenue $164,977 $205,297 $1,151,026 Total Expenses $380,826 $347,986 $365,360 Revenue Less Expenses ($215,849) ($142,689) $785,665 Income Sources Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Contributions -- -- -- Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 -- Contributions Government Contributions $18,500 $2,500 $0 Federal $0 $0 -- State $0 $0 -- Local $0 $0 -- Unspecified $18,500 $2,500 -- Individual Contributions $20,449 $35,137 $34,890 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 -- Earned Revenue $107,920 $147,354 $114,788 Investment Income, Net of Losses $14,511 $14,392 $14,512 Unrealized Gain/Loss ($6,407) ($2,116) $11,689 Membership Dues $0 $0 -- Special Events $10,004 $8,030 $4,666 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 -- Other $0 $9 $970,481 Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Program Expense $356,273 $320,354 $305,307 Administration Expense $23,217 $25,921 $58,692 Fundraising Expense $1,337 $1,711 $1,362 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 -- Total Revenue/Total Expenses 0.43 0.59 3.15 Program Expense/Total Expenses 94% 92% 84% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 3% 4% 3% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Total Assets $901,884 $1,126,865 $1,265,560 Current Assets $306,404 $500,729 $654,704 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 -- Current Liabilities $8,886 $18,017 $14,023 Total Net Assets $892,998 $1,108,848 $1,251,538 Short-term Solvency 11
Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current 34.48 27.79 46.69 Liabilities Long-term Solvency Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Earned Revenue $107,920 Earned Revenue $147,354 Other $970,481 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Individuals $20,449 Individuals $35,137 Earned Revenue Amount $114,788 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Govt-Unspecified $18,500 Investment Income $14,392 Individuals $34,890 Endowment and Other Financial Information Endowment? Endowment Value $245,154.00 Endowment Spending Policy Endowment Spending Policy Percentage (if selected) Credit line? Rreserve fund? Percentage 5 % Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Campaign Goal $50,000.00 Campaign Dates Mar 2016 to Mar 2017 Amount Raised To Date 45720 as of 0 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? Comments on Financials Foundation Staff Comments All prior fiscal year financial information is from audited financial statements. Other Revenue in 2014 is due to sale of property Created 02.04.2018. Copyright 2018 Oklahoma City Community Foundation 12