Team #6

Bridging the Gap

Tevin Stewart Jeff Thompson Felix Tsai Kenric Ware

 Overview

Introduction
Background & Problem
Proposal
Plan & Schedule
Success Measures
Staffing
Budget
Conclusion
 Introduction

Basic human rights include a quality life

Self-preservation is the most critical factor
Convicted felons encounter major discrimination
Del Montes focus directed on preserving life
 Introduction

MISSION:
Helping those with past felony convictions overcome the
barriers of re-entering the workforce, so that they may
have opportunities to once again become productive
members of society.
 Background & Problem

Food production and distribution; founded in 1886.

1st in U.S. to voluntarily adopt nutritional labeling on all food products.

Wholly invested in supplying products that promote health and quality of life.

People-driven organization, committed to the well-being of employees, consumers, and the

communities in which we live and work.

Belief in social responsibility by contributing with community involvement and education.

Del Monte does not discriminate against individuals convicted of felonies.

 Background & Problem

When people with criminal records have jobs:

Less likely to commit crimes

Safer Dallas Community !!

Reduces spending of taxpayer dollars:

1. Jails and Prisons
2. Courts
3. Unemployment
 Background & Problem

1.3 million
Estimated population

4%
2016 Unemployment rate

4,500
Number of men and women released on parole in Dallas in
2016
150,000
Number of people currently incarcerated locally
40% of those are incarcerated for a nonviolent, non-sexually
based offenses.
 Background & Problem

Recidivism
a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior; especially : relapse
into criminal behavior

Its time to break the cycle. The results are in - work reduces
recidivism.
Peter Cove, Founder of America Works (national private workforce development firm).
To fight the vicious circle of crime and recidivism, we need to create
ways offenders (....) can make money legitimately.
Mr. R. L. Pelshaw, author of Illegal to Legal: Business Success for (ex) Criminals.
Background & Problem
 Proposal

Vocational training fairs for Dallas ex-offenders

Curriculum designed to assist with:

Resume Creation
Interviewing Skills
Communication Skills
MS Office Applications

Training held at Del Montes Dallas

production/distribution facility
 Proposal

Who Qualifies?

First time non-violent convicted felons

No age requirements

Must provide proof of Dallas residency

Must provide contact information

Registration enrollment required @ Del Montes website

 Plan & Schedule

March
Interview & hire Professional Instructors
Reserve computers for event
Create agenda and curriculum
Create promotional content

April
Promote 1st Event for June
Post on Del Monte website
Inform Dallas County parole/probation offices
Flier distribution and radio add completion

May
Coordinate and reserve breakfast and lunch catering
Validate & confirm registrants by June 1 st or spot forfeited
Weekly meetings with internal and external hired event staff

June
Hold event June 12th June 16th , 2017
Gather surveys
Hire staff survey and feedback
Follow up with participants and parole/probation offices
 Plan & Schedule
September
Interview & hire Professional Instructors
Reserve computers for event
Create agenda and curriculum
Create promotional content

October
Promote 2nd Event for December
Post on Del Monte website
Inform Dallas County parole/probation offices
Flier distribution and radio add completion

November
Coordinate and reserve breakfast and lunch catering
Validate & confirm registrants by December 1st or spot forfeited
Weekly meetings with internal and external hired event staff

December
Hold event December 11th December 15th, 2017
Gather surveys
Hired staff survey and feedback
Follow up with participants & parole/probation offices
 Success Measures

Attendance

Completion Percentage

Participant Survey

Staff Survey

Follow Up
 Staffing

DCCCD Professors

Del Monte Managers

Del Monte Security

 Budget
Equipment - $1,300

Computer Rentals Non-Computer Equipment

Staffing - $2,700

3 Professors/Advisors $30/hr 30 hours/week each

Food and Drink - $3,000

Catered Lunches Beverages / Snacks Continental Breakfasts

Promotion - $3,000

Event Fliers for Distribution Radio Commercial

$10,000 / 1 Event
Conclusion
 Website info

Background slide
http://www.delmontefoods.com/corporate-responsibility
http://www.delmontefoods.com/our-company/our-history
Problem slides
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2015/06/11/immediate_access_
to_employment_reduces_recidivism_126939.html
http://csgjusticecenter.org/reentry/media-clips/five-bottom-line-reasons-
why-employers-should-hire-ex-felons/
https://www.dallascounty.org/department/cjab/media/DallasCJCoorCoun
cilJune152015.pdf