Nashville Chamber Public Benefit Foundation
Programs
Description
Through the Lumina Foundation we are designated as a Talent Hub. We work with other community based organizations and employers who are working to close equity gaps in our city by connecting adults to education, and providing career guidance . Though the Talent Hub, we can ensure that every resident has a clear path to prosperity by providing free tuition and advising services.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Program Areas Served
Chamber
Through the Lumina Foundation we are designated as a Talent Hub. We work with other community based organizations and employers who are working to close equity gaps in our city by connecting adults to education, and providing career guidance . Though the Talent Hub, we can ensure that every resident has a clear path to prosperity by providing free tuition and advising services.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Program Areas Served
Chamber
Budget
$7,000,000.00
Description
In October 2020, JP Morgan Chase announced a five-year, $7 million investment in the Nashville community. New Skills Ready grant will support the seamless transition of underrepresented students from K-12 into postsecondary to earn a credential or degree and enter a high-wage, high-demand career.
Category
Education - Educational Programs
Beneficiaries
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
Chamber
$7,000,000.00
Description
In October 2020, JP Morgan Chase announced a five-year, $7 million investment in the Nashville community. New Skills Ready grant will support the seamless transition of underrepresented students from K-12 into postsecondary to earn a credential or degree and enter a high-wage, high-demand career.
Category
Education - Educational Programs
Beneficiaries
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
Chamber
Budget
$200,000.00
Description
To cultivate a workforce that exceeds the needs of current and future employers by providing Nashville students with a high-quality public education and post secondary pipeline. The Foundation has been a lead partner in the Academies of Nashville since their inception. The Academies bring a unique career and thematic focus to educational instruction within each of Metro Nashville Public Schools' twelve zoned high schools. The program prepares students for college and career options post graduation. In addition to supporting the Academies, the Foundation has also provided necessary funds for students to take industry certification exams. The percentage of students taking and receiving industry certifications has increased steadily since 2011. 2006-2018
Program Areas Served
None
$200,000.00
Description
To cultivate a workforce that exceeds the needs of current and future employers by providing Nashville students with a high-quality public education and post secondary pipeline. The Foundation has been a lead partner in the Academies of Nashville since their inception. The Academies bring a unique career and thematic focus to educational instruction within each of Metro Nashville Public Schools' twelve zoned high schools. The program prepares students for college and career options post graduation. In addition to supporting the Academies, the Foundation has also provided necessary funds for students to take industry certification exams. The percentage of students taking and receiving industry certifications has increased steadily since 2011. 2006-2018
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$75,000.00
Description
To produce a comprehensive and community-led perspective on salient issues and challenges facing Metro Nashville Public Schools. The product of the Report Card Committee, the Education Report Card provides relevant metrics, recommendations, commendations and concerns directly related to Metro Nashville Public Schools. The Committee is comprised of volunteers who meet weekly over the course of five months to learn about MNPS through school visits, conversations with district leaders, panels with pertinent stakeholders and data review. This process results in a written report published annually in December and released to the public. Each year the Committee focuses on a unique special topic, these have included: Use of Data for Improving Student OutcomesLiteracyTeacher Recruitment and RetentionSchool District Leadership Pathways Common Core State StandardsCharter SchoolsParent and Family EngagementKindergarten ReadinessEducation Funding, Special Student PopulationsHigh School Redesign,
Program Areas Served
None
$75,000.00
Description
To produce a comprehensive and community-led perspective on salient issues and challenges facing Metro Nashville Public Schools. The product of the Report Card Committee, the Education Report Card provides relevant metrics, recommendations, commendations and concerns directly related to Metro Nashville Public Schools. The Committee is comprised of volunteers who meet weekly over the course of five months to learn about MNPS through school visits, conversations with district leaders, panels with pertinent stakeholders and data review. This process results in a written report published annually in December and released to the public. Each year the Committee focuses on a unique special topic, these have included: Use of Data for Improving Student OutcomesLiteracyTeacher Recruitment and RetentionSchool District Leadership Pathways Common Core State StandardsCharter SchoolsParent and Family EngagementKindergarten ReadinessEducation Funding, Special Student PopulationsHigh School Redesign,
Program Areas Served
None
