
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Sandra Bailey - Educator
Dr. Sylvia Hollifield - Educator
Dr. Barbara K. Smith - Educator
Carmen L. Tutt, Ed.D. - Educator
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
The program offers fun, in-school interactive experiences that educate youth on various career and entrepreneurial opportunities by facilitating hands-on workshops that immerse students in a “day in the life of…” culture of the specific discipline.
CHALLENGE
Less than favorable high school graduation rates in urban areas are negatively affecting individual’s social and economic advancement and well-being. We aim to affect increased graduation rates, resulting in higher education credentials, higher incomes, more stable employment, and fewer societal problems such as incarceration, criminal victimization, reports of ill-health, and early childbearing.
OBJECTIVES
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Sustain student enrollment
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Introduce students to varied career and entrepreneurial options
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Incite interest in higher education
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Gather data to inform youth school and community programming
STRATEGIES
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Institute programming that exposes students to real-life glimpses of various career and entrepreneurial options.
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Inform teachers of how to enhance individualized planning and incorporate these curriculums into their lesson plans
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Inform community leaders of areas of interest for developing community youth programming
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Inform parents of areas of interest for their children and assist with selecting programs that further educate them in these subject matters to develop career readiness skills
disciplines
SCIENCE
Chemistry | Optometry | Family Therapy | Automotive Engineering | Energy Engineering
DIGITAL
Coding | Website Development| Video Production| Multimedia Artistry | Video Game Development
CREATIVE
Graphic Design | Screen Printing | Pottery | Painting
BROADCAST/MEDIA ARTS
Songwriting and Music Production | DJ Entertainment | Radio and TV Broadcast
BUSINESS
Marketing/Branding/Events | Financial Advising | Public Relations
MEDIA
Social Media | Journalism | Blogging/Vlogging
BEAUTY/FASHION
Makeup Artistry | Hair Styling| Fashion Design | Industrial Sewing
program structures
ONE OR TWO DAY SUMMIT
6 Hours Each Day | Pep Rally | Concurrent Interactive Career Workshops| Lunch|Interactive Career Stations | Teenpreneur Showcase | Social Activities | Prizes | Youth Individual Presentations | LAUNCHED STREET Group Presentation, Showcase and Reception
HALF DAY SUMMIT
4 Hours| Pep Rally | Concurrent Interactive Career Workshops| Snack|Interactive Career Stations | Teenpreneur Showcase | Social Activities | Prizes
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
1 Hour Weekly | Interactive Career Workshops| Snack |Teenpreneur Showcase