The SBAC is an initiative spearheaded by Southwest Detroit 业务 Association (mg官方游戏中心), with key partners Leading Edge 业务 Solutions, LLC ; and Congress of Communities. 开始于2015年, The SBAC helps increase economic opportunities and racial equity in the public contracting process by preparing local contractors and residents to obtain jobs and economic benefits from major infrastructure projects in Detroit
成就
Among 263 residents engaged in the direct job placement track in 2017:
- 139 secured a job, earning an average hourly rate of $13.03
- Of these 139 people, 121 were still employed after 6 months Among 121 companies engaged in 2017 :
- 4 became DBE (Disadvantaged 业务 Enterprise) certified
- 1 became MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) Prequalified
- 16 graduated from the USDOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) Bonding and Education Program (BEP)
项目模型
The SBAC has developed an entirely new model that has never been done before. This model has three components, which are helping to achieve the initiative’s intended outcomes to increase eligibility and participation of Detroit-based residents and DBEs in local construction projects as well as influence system-level changes for racial equity in the industry’s policies and practices.
1. 系统级
可见性
- Work directly with USDOT, MDOT, and the Partnership for Diversity and Opportunity in Transportation (PDOT)
- Attend industry-related conferences and events
种族权益
Raise awareness of systemic racism and reduce discriminatory practices in the industry
网络
Build relationships with leading prime contractors in the industry via PDOT and industry events
合作伙伴
Replicate new industry-led and industry-driven model with interested primes
2. 居民
招聘
口碑营销
外展
Host workforce development intake sessions
评估
- If barriers: refer to external resources and partners
- If eligible: enroll and assign to a track
培训 & 工作
跟踪1: 就业安置
跟踪2: Pre-apprenticeship
跟踪3: 学徒
跟踪4: 创业 & 业务 Development
3. 承包商
外展
Follow up with BEP graduates and engage new contractors
评估
Determine barriers to bid on infrastructure projects
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING
Provide technical assistance, training workshops, and resources for professional needs such as liability insurance, 成键, business planning, proposals and bidding, MDOT prequalification, and DBE certification
BIDDING ON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Track MDOT lettings (industry jobs to bid on) to match with subcontractors and assist them in submitting a competitive proposal to prime contractors
ENSURE INCLUSION OF DBEs
– Provide a pool of qualified and capable DBE contractors to connect to stakeholders
– Follow MDOT process to investigate and ensure prime contractors are actively engaging DBE subcontractors in their proposals