Godman Guild Association

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011

Signed

Nov 15, 2012

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$3,326,109

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Workforce development: workforce development programs focus on building self-sufficiency through adult employment and education activities. In additional to structured classes on job search techniques, computer skills and basic literacy development, the godman guild provides a full range of supportive services to help identify and overcome barriers to independence. Workforce development programs include job success, employment workshops, ready! Set! Go to work!, springboard, hiring events, ged/able classes, godman guild-osu extension learning center, transitions programs, career coaching, family advocacy, and wee play. - job success is a 30-hour course designed to assist adults in finding and maintaining employment. Classes focus on career exploration, skills to obtain and retain employment (such as resume and cover letter writing, computer skills, interviewing, teamwork, conflict resolution, and financial management), and networking with employers. Graduates are eligible for job placement and job retention services. - employment workshops are two hours in length and are designed to address specific topics such as creating personal marketing materials, interview skills, employer expectations and job search. - ready! Set! Go to work! Is a 15-hour work readiness course which provides training in essential work readiness content areas and is designed to be a compliment to workshops offered by the central ohio workforce investment corporation. Adults who complete this course will be equipped to transition into advanced training, on-the-job training, career exploration training and permanent employment.- springboard is a summer internship program for adults ranging from 18 to 24 years old. It includes career exploration, basic work readiness instruction, a paid internship and job coaching to reinforce skills learned and assist with resolving job related issues. Completers are eligible for job placement and job retention services- hiring events are offered periodically and are tailored to meet the employment needs of a specific company with multiple job openings for area job seekers. - ged/able classes are designed to help individuals reach their goals to improve their basic skills, obtain a ged and transition into employment and/or post-secondary education. Classes are offered at no cost and all learning supplies are provided. Instruction includes individual tutoring, small group, large group and computer based lessons.combined ged/able and employment classes are 8 weeks in length and are designed to prepare adults to earn a ged and obtain employment. Math, reading and writing skills are taught within the context of the workplace. This course includes all the material covered in the job success program. Those who complete these classes are eligible for job placement and job retention services. Ged practice testing is a free service offered on a monthly basis. Those who pass are provided registration assistance and if they meet specific qualifications they are also eligible to earn a fee waiver to cover the registration fee for the official ged test. - the godman guild/osu extension learning center is a state-of-the-art computer lab assisting adults in meeting their education and employment goals through: open lab to practice keyboarding skills, check email, type a cover letter, conduct online job searches, take online classes, and more; computer classes range from basic keyboarding, internet/email, windows xp and office xp to ic and mous certification courses; volunteer income tax assistance program promotes the earned income tax credit and provides free tax preparation and financial management resources for low-income taxpayers; college goal sunday provides financial aid information and assistance for college bound adults.- the transitions program is designed to prepare adults who are close to getting a ged or who have a high school diploma/ged to enter college, vocational training or apprenticeship program, complete their degree/

Activity 3

Camp mary orton: camp mary orton (cmo), situated on 167 acres, focuses on promoting personal and team change and growth through adventure -based activities. Camp mary orton programs include wilderness bond, leadership and challenge center, adventure academy, and hosting the summer youth empowerment program.- wilderness bond program serves youth and adults in franklin county with an emphasis on at-risk populations. Activities combine experiential, adventure-based elements such as high ropes activities with social work intervention to help participants develop positive coping mechanisms, gain self-awareness and learn to solve problems collaboratively.- leadership and challenge center serves both youths and adults. Activities focus on developing team work and collaboration among participants in groups led by a trained facilitator and held either on the ground or on a high ropes course.- the adventure academy serves youth ages 7 to 14 years old with week-long day camp sessions that include activities such as hiking, swimming, and structured educational and social activities. - cmo is the host site for the association's summer camp programs designed to provide structure and continued development between school years for children in the association's service area.

Filer

EIN

31-4379478