Program Type
Academic programs
Ages Served:
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: Tech was supposed to be the great equalizer but has fallen short on
that promise. Eleven Fifty Academy (EFA) intends to change that with the Advancing Tech in
46218 (AT46218) project. EFA will work with Martin University and other collaborative partners to
provide good or promising jobs to a population that has long been considered non-traditional in
the tech industry. The target audience for AT46218 will be current and incoming adult students at
Martin University, students at Goodwill’s Excel Center that have completed IT Fundamentals, and
individuals identified through outreach conducted throughout the 46218 neighborhood, including
via Eastern Star Church and Innopower. EFA courses will take place virtually and in-person at
Martin University. Additionally, through an articulation agreement between Martin University and
EFA, students will have the option to complete three additional courses and earn a Business
Entrepreneurship Technology Certificate or apply their EFA coursework toward completion of a
Bachelor of Applied Science Computer Software Application (BS) or Business Administration
(BA). AT46218 partners will work together to ensure that all program participants have access to
wraparound supports through collaborative partner agencies and/or EFA. This could include
access to barrier buster funds, transportation, childcare, or other wraparound supports. Finally,
EFA will engage employer partners to place graduates in positions that pay, on average, $54,000
annually.
Success Metrics: Year 1 Target Outcomes: 75% of enrolled students graduate + 20% are
enrolled from Martin University + 60% of graduates are placed into employment with an average
wage of $54,000. Employment retention at 6 and 12 months is 60% and average wage at 12
months post placement is $60,000.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
148
Black or African Americans Annually Served
100%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
0%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: Zip code 46218
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $1,980,454
Initial Start-Up Cost: $1,207,231
Contact Information
Organization Name: Eleven Fifty Academy
Website: https://elevenfifty.org/
Respondents Name: Dewand Neely
Email: dneely@elevenfifty.org