Compete Technologies: Data Science Academy

ID

360

OrgName

Compete Technologies

PhysicalAddress

2417 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68111

MailingAddress

Website

www.compete.tech

SocialMediaAccounts

Name

JAQUALA YARBRO

Title

Chief Innovations Officer

EmailAddress

JAQYARBRO_87@HOTMAIL.COM

Phone

+1 (531) 262-8255

Team

Yes

TeamExplanation

JaQuala Yarbro(Project Administrator, socioeconomic strategist, Data Scientist); Dakar Franklin(Cyber Security Expert, retired US Airforce); Gary Johnson(Software Developer, Offut AFB); Tim Connor(Data Scientist/Software Developer, Infinite 8 Aeronautics); Patrick Kenney(Data Warehousing Expert, Bellevue University),

OrganizationalChart

Please see organization chart

OtherCompletedProjects

Compete Technologies supports Compete Institute of Socioeconomic Policy and Education with predictive analytics. By providing predictive models to be used in trainings and community projects for the Department of Health and Human Services, Nebraska Children's Foundation, Bring Up Nebraska, and the Anne E. Casey Foundation, we remove systemic barriers which are perpetuated by traditionally quantitative data drive ideology. It is essential to train a workforce to expand the development and implementation of culturally responsible data analytics and maintenance.

ProposalTitle

Data Science Academy

TotalBudget

2123094.0

LB1024GrantFundingRequest

1416094.0

ProposalType

Combination of capital project and service/program

BriefProposalSummary

Compete Technologies provides predictive analytics with emphasis on the qualitative component that is Lived Experience. Lived Experience is the essential missing link in the gaps of conventional data collected in the systems of juvenile justice, education, Child Welfare, and housing. Disparities and overrepresentation of people of Color exist simply because there are no people of Color directing and informing the data collection process. Unfamiliarity and implicit bias perpetuate the worsening conditions of Black families in Omaha, Nebraska. Compete Technologies makes technology and specifically data exploration palatable and accessible to those who are most impacted in an attempt to provide a social awareness which impels to action. The Data Science Academy will provide a direct pathway for those most proximal to disparities to develop culturally responsive evidence based models, learn how to collect, interpret, and manipulate data, and also provide skills that are in high demand in high paying careers. The Data Science Academy will grow students as interns to become instructors and therefore create careers. Through strategic partnerships with Bellevue University, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Creighton University, participants will be encouraged to continue their education at a 4 year institution. Through a partnership with workforce development, tuition will be covered for those most impacted.

Timeline

This project is scheduled to begin in April of 2023 with no particular end date.

PercentageCompletedByJuly2025

1.0

FundingGoals

Long-Lasting Economic Growth (i.e., a proposal that will foster gainful employment opportunities and financial investment in the area, leading to the creation of generational wealth and widespread economic vitality in North and South Omaha) Transformational (i.e., a proposal that will help energize, recharge, or spur significant and favorable advancements in North or South Omaha's function or appearance)

Community Needs

Policy (i.e., develop or improve context-sensitive education, finance, health, training, zoning, etc.) Sustainable Community (i.e., create or enhance housing, services, education, civic uses, recreation, etc.)

OtherExplanation

ProposalDescriptionAndNeedsAlignment

The Data Science Academy enhances the quality of education as the first Black female owned data science institute in the region. Empowering those most impacted will ultimately create an equitable workforce and improve the living conditions of participants when they are able to utilize obtained skills and secure a high wage career.

VisioningWorkshopFindingsAlignment

Our proposal fills gaps in equity. Empowering those most impacted through data and the ability to articulate their findings provides a proper narrative that spurs change.

PrioritiesAlignment

This is a unique education experience opportunity that will ultimately increase the value of the community and draw commercial opportunities to the region.

EconomicImpact

We anticipate job growth as we hope to graduate at least 40 students per year.

EconomicImpactPermanentJobsCreated

Twenty permanent jobs will be created by 2026.

EconomicImpactTemporaryJobsCreated

0

EconomicImpactWageLevels

EconomicImpactAlignProposedJobs

We will provide an accurate account of disparities, needs, impact and appropriate longitudinal factors which ultimately helps businesses make better decisions.

CommunityBenefit

The community benefit is that those most impacted will join the conversation and produce accurate projections that reduce disparities in the community.

CommunityBenefitSustainability

BestPracticesInnovation

OutcomeMeasurement

OutcomeMeasurementHow

OutcomeMeasurementCoinvestment

Partnerships

Yes

PartnershipsOrgs

DHHS and Nebraska Children's Foundation, Omaha Economic Development Center, Mandela Elementary School

PartnershipsMOU

DHHS ad Nebraska Children's Foundation

Displacement

No

DisplacementExplanation

PhysicalLocation

The physical location is 2417 Burdette Street in the 68111 zip code. At the heart of 24th Street, there is access to public transit, shopping, and resources within a 5 minute walk. The building is equipped with large open classrooms(6) and flat land to explore in down time.

QualifiedCensusTract

Within one or more QCTs

AdditionalLocationDocuments

This property is not a brownfield site

PropertyZoning

Yes

ConnectedToUtilities

ConnectedToUtilitiesConnected

Yes

ConnectedToUtilitiesUpgradesNeeded

No

DesignEstimatingBidding

Yes

DesignEstimatingBiddingPackageDeveloped

Yes

DesignEstimatingBiddingCostsDetermined

GeneralContractor

No

GeneralContractorPublicCompetitiveBid

GeneralContractorPublicCompetitiveBidWhyNot

RequestRationale

Please see uploaded documents

GrantFundsUsage

Grant Funds will be used to purchase needed equipment and compensate staff for the first year.

ProposalFinancialSustainability

Yes

ProposalFinancialSustainabilityOperations

Please see uploaded documents

FundingSources

Prevent Child Abuse America Grant Nebraska Children's Foundation Lozier's(pending)

FundingSourcesPendingDecisions

Unknown

FundingSourcesCannotContinue

This proposal cannot continue without the salary allotment and equipment expenses.

Scalability

Yes.

ScalabilityComponents

Staff can be reduced. External Audit can be eliminated.

FinancialCommitment

We have dedicated $13, 000 to the start of this project.

ARPAComplianceAcknowledgment

1.0

ARPAReportingMonitoringProcessAck

1.0

LB1024FundingSourcesAck

1.0

PublicInformation

1.0

FileUploads

Data table of uses (breakdown of how the requested funds will be used for your proposal) Documentation of site control (proof of ownership, option, purchase contract, or long-term lease agreement) Organizational Chart Plans and detailed descriptions, including pictures and a map of the site location/surrounding area Pro Forma Proposal Budget/Sources and Uses