Skills City, USA A Faith-Driven Community Work Experience Program (CWEP).

 



Skills City, USA A Faith-Driven Community Work Experience Program (CWEP).


A Faith-Fueled Formula for Freedom, Focus, and Workforce Readiness


“You bring the will. We build the skills.” – John 9:4

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


Launching Monday, July 7, 2025, Skills City, USA is a groundbreaking faith-based Community Work Experience Program (CWEP) hosted at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Located in the heart of the 76104 zip code—the area with the lowest life expectancy in Texas—this initiative equips residents with job skills, character development, and real-world work experience to break cycles of poverty, incarceration, and hopelessness.



To support the continued growth and impact of the program, Skills City, USA is requesting strategic investment to strengthen its core staffing, while contributing to the ongoing operational needs of its host site, New Mount Rose. This proposal outlines a lean and sustainable staffing model and includes facility maintenance and utilities support to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality programming.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

  1. Strengthen executive leadership to oversee and expand programming.

  2. Enhance administrative coordination to manage reporting, tracking, and compliance.

  3. Ensure dedicated instruction across all five skill tracks.

  4. Provide one-on-one career coaching and spiritual mentoring to drive long-term transformation.

  5. Support New Mount Rose operations as the official host and training facility for Skills City.

STAFFING PLAN & OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Position

Role Description


Executive Director

Oversees program operations, strategy, compliance, and partnerships





Executive Assistant

Administrative coordination, communications, documentation





Site Manager

Onsite program manager ensuring daily structure, safety, and support






Lead Instructor/Coach

Delivers instruction and supervises skill-building in five industry tracks





Mentorship Coordinator

Recruits mentors and provides ongoing coaching and engagement





Career Transition Specialist

Assists with job placement, resume building and employer partnerships




$45,600

Faith Integration Leader

Leads weekly devotions and integrates spiritual development into workforce journey





Operations & Maintenance

Facility access, custodial, security, and utilities (Mon–Thurs, 10am–2pm)





FACILITY PARTNERSHIP & OPERATIONS SUPPORT


New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church is not only the host of Skills City, USA—it is the physical and spiritual home of this initiative. From Mondays through Thursdays, 10AM to 2PM, the church opens its doors, classrooms, restrooms, and common spaces to serve participants with dignity and structure.


  • Facility access and maintenance

  • Utilities (electricity, water, HVAC)

  • Custodial services

  • Security and building monitoring


This investment helps ensure a clean, safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all program participants, volunteers, and staff.

YEAR ONE OUTCOME TARGETS

Outcome Metric

Target

Participants served

100

Job placements

65+

Skills certifications completed

50+

GED/Literacy achievements

40+

Faith & Work devotionals conducted

48

Mentor-participant relationships

100+

Transition to unsubsidized employment

60%+

PARTNERS & ALIGNMENT


This proposal builds on our strong, ongoing partnerships with:

  • Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

  • Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

  • Member Churches of the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas

  • Local employers, mentors, educators, and civic leaders

PROGRAM HEADQUARTERS


Skills City, USA

New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church

2864 Mississippi Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76104




CONTACT


Rev. Kyev Tatum, Executive Director

Email: kptatum1@gmail.com

Phone: (817) 966-7626

Website: www.skillscity.org

CLOSING STATEMENT


Skills City, USA is more than a job training program—it is a bold declaration that faith and work belong together in the fight for justice, dignity, and opportunity. With your partnership, we will expand our leadership, sustain our home base at New Mount Rose, and empower a new generation of skilled, hopeful, and purpose-driven citizens.

Let’s build the future—together. One skill. One soul. One city at a time.

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