Enterprise for High School Students

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Jul 9, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.0

Gross Receipts

$2,257,887

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:Pathways Program: Job-readiness and vocational skills training. Our workshops use interactive and age appropriate curriculum, material and activities to prepare students for the world of work. Youth complete 8 hours of job readiness training including: self identification of hard and soft skills; completion of a sample job application, a resume, cover letter, thank you letter; appropriate references; positive first impressions; phone and in-person interview skills; child labor laws; and awareness of work place etiquette and expectations. Youth also attend a minimum of 4 hours of vocational skills-based workshops which correspond with many of the unsubsidized job postings listed in our job bank. The purpose of these workshops is to give participants a foundation for job specific skills in order to increase their employability and better prepare them for the identified fields. Workshops include childcare, office, computer applications, event assistance and customer service. 236 youth were served in this program from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.This Way Ahead: This Way Ahead is a collaborative project between EHSS and Gap Inc offering underserved youth a 14-week job readiness training program beginning in January. Students attend 2 workshops per week, earn a stipend of $50 every two weeks and receive a monthly Muni Pass. 55 students completed the 4 month job readiness training. 50% of the students who graduate from the training are offered a paid 4 month internship in a Gap or Old Navy store. From June through October, 26 students received the Old Navy and Gap internships. Students who did not receive an internship at Gap or Old Navy were encouraged to apply for the EHSS summer programs and to utilize the EHSS Job Bank. Job Bank: This employment opportunity program connects San Francisco high school students with a wide variety of local employers hiring youth. Only youth who complete the Pathways or This Way Ahead Program may access the job listings. Enterprise had 648 weekend, after-school and summer jobs open from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Jobs include but are not limited to child care, community programs, office assistance, retail sales, gardening and event assistance. Students seeking employment opportunities utilized the job bank 2721 times between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.College and Career Counseling: Each participant in the Pathways Program attends workshops and meetings with the College and Career Counselor. All youth attend a 2-hour workshop where they engage in self-exploration and discovery, educational and occupational exploration and career planning and decision making. Half-day job shadow programs are also available for youth to further explore their career options. Youth create an attainable short and long term Education Action Plan. Their educational progress and steps towards goals are monitored throughout the Pathway program. Additional post-secondary education workshops include: 2-hour Go2College workshop, which helps focus youth on how to select the higher educational option best for their needs and planning for financial aid; 2-hour Financial Literacy workshop where participants learn the basics of budgeting, saving, financial aid and building credit; and full-day Personal Statement and SAT Preparation workshop.

Filer

EIN

23-7139082