Progress 05/15/07 to 05/14/12
Outputs
Target Audience: The Pacific Island Communities: Sustainable Teen Entrepreneurial Programs (STEPs) includes Pacific regional partners from Guam, American Samoa and Kosrae (Federated States of Micronesia). The project prepares youth, ages 13-18, with the knowledge and skills necessary to become entrepreneurial thinkers and contributors to their local economies. STEPs introduces teenagers to the idea that they can create work for themselves and possibly others by starting their own business. In three years, 276 participants in the program have increased their knowledge and skills, and have applied what they have learned to identify entrepreneurial interest, financial management, marketing, product development and budget projections. For programming in 2010-2011, 82 participants have completed the program. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The Pacific Island Communities: Sustainable Teen Entrepreneurial Programs (STEPs) includes Pacific regional partners from Guam, American Samoa and Kosrae (Federated States of Micronesia). The project prepares youth, ages 13-18, with the knowledge and skills necessary to become entrepreneurial thinkers and contributors to their local economies. STEPs introduces teenagers to the idea that they can create work for themselves and possibly others by starting their own business. In three years, 276 participants in the program have increased their knowledge and skills, and have applied what they have learned to identify entrepreneurial interest, financial management, marketing, product development and budget projections. For programming in 2010-2011, 82 participants have completed the program. Guam, American Samoa, and Kosrae share common bonds as island communities, yet their cultural and economic conditions can be quite distinct. American Samoa and Kosrae are rural communities with limited economic base, while Guam, in comparison, has larger economies and is more urbanized. Partnerships are also quite distinct; American Samoa and Kosrae sites have very deep bonds with faith-based organizations. Many of the volunteers at these sites are members of these organizations who have invested a significant amount of time and commitment in the program. Both sites have formed and managed successful partnerships that are fundamental to the success of this program. Guam, on the other hand, has very strong partnerships with government agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve at-risk youth. Established partnerships with the Superior Court of Guam’s Juvenile Probation Office has contributed to increased participation. Success of this partnership has led to establishing new ties with Sanctuary Guam, Inc. (a shelter for at-risk youth) and Guam Department of Youth Affairs with programming scheduled to begin in early 2011. Retaining participants to complete the program was an issue in 2008 and 2009. A review of retention rates revealed that competing interest and the lengthy time to deliver the program contributed to a low retention rate. Participant retention was also affected by students’ participating in other federally sponsored programs, school obligations and extracurricular activities. For instance, in 2008 and part of 2009, Guam site participants were recruited from the University’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) program. Results showed a high number of participants leaving the program due to ETS program obligations. A large number of comments indicated that ETS students joined STEPs to earn “points” towards ETS rewards program and that commitment to ETS was primary. In effect, STEPs became an ETS activity. Results from the retention review necessitated an immediate change in recruiting, curriculum and partnerships. In November 2009, the curriculum and program schedule was adjusted and tested. Ten participants, recruited from the public, participated in and completed five, eight-hour workshops on Saturdays, demonstrating that the curriculum and activities could be delivered in a shorter time span while still meeting program hours. In January 2010, the Guam site established a partnership with the Guam Superior Court to provide entrepreneurial courses to participants of the Court’s Juvenile Probation Services. This partnership has proved extremely beneficial for the Court, the Program, and the participants. The partnership provided an educational opportunity to youth probationers/participants while, at the same time, earning credit for court ordered community service. Just as important to the success of the partnership was the cooperation between the Court’s probation officers and STEPs program staff through weekly updates, attendance monitoring, and status reports. The Court’s assistance in monitoring attendance was of particular help in completing the program at a faster rate allowing students more time to develop products/services for their venture. The most successful teen venture is the “Pacific Jams” group that developed a value added product using calamansi (local sweet lemon) and mangoes to produce a tropical flavored jam. Using research developed by Cooperation Extension service, the students learned and applied the concepts of preserving local fruits. Under the guidance of program staff, the teen group did everything themselves, from picking the calamansi at the Extension Farm, to preparing the ingredients, cooking, canning, pricing their product, designing their labels, and developing the marketing plan. A popular local restaurant tested the jam as a marinade in their protein entrees, salads and appetizers and found that the combination of calamansi and mangoes reflected their Chamorro fusion theme and purchased 30 jars earning the group $210.00. To ensure sustainability of the teen venture, by-laws were created to guide the group in allocation of profits, overhead costs and roles of each member. The Kosrae site accomplished a long-term goal by securing $25,000 from the Federated States of Micronesia Congress for the site’s Youth Entrepreneurship Start-Up (YES) Program to fund youth ventures. The FSM Congress stated they were impressed by the success of our program and inspired by its young aspiring entrepreneurs. The YES program allows students who have completed a business plan during the STEPs entrepreneurial courses to access start-up funds to fund and sustain their businesses. This is a significant accomplishment for the program demonstrating community and government support of providing opportunities for youth to generate income and contribute to their local economy. Like Guam, the Kosrae site recruited students from other federally sponsored afterschool programs at the College of Micronesia, Kosrae Campus. Kosrae faced not only the issue of STEPs being a secondary program for their students but also the challenge of competing with programs that offered food during their after school programs. The Kosrae Public School System does not provide lunch during the school day and students’ decisions to attend after school programs are highly influenced by whether or not food is served, consequently affecting enrollment and retention. Kosrae and Guam staff discussed their experiences and developed a plan to deliver the adapted curriculum and test a new recruitment strategy. It was agreed that summer was the best time to start because students would be out of school, and to avoid the meal situation, classes would be half day. Seven students completed the program this summer. Participants learned a variety of skills from local entrepreneurs such as banking, food processing, fishing and culinary arts. Potential business ventures that have emerged are a tailor shop, tire repair and sales, a bakery/coffee shop and a retail store. The participants were recruited with the assistance of the Kosrae High School Vocational Coordinator who has agreed to partner with Korsae Community Site for future recruitment. All sites continue to build and maintain relationships with other private, governmental, faith-based and non-profit organizations dedicated to at-risk youth. The Guam Community Site’s partnership with the Guam Superior Court, the Kosrae Community Site’s recruitment collaboration with Kosrae High School’s Vocational Coordinator and American Samoa Community Sites partnership with St. Theresa Elementary School are successful examples. Sites continue to work with their respective Small Business Development Centers to enhance selected curriculum areas.
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Progress 05/15/10 to 05/14/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The Pacific STEPs Program uses entrepreneurial curricula designed for teenagers, accompanied by experiential activities. Seven, forty-hour sessions were conducted in 2009-2010 for a total of 280 contact hours. Guam Site held five sessions while American Samoa Site and Kosrae Site held one session each. The forty-hour sessions consist of twenty hours of classroom training using a localized entrepreneurial curriculum. Ten hours of localized participatory experiential group activities (flea market sales, cottage crafts, and backyard agriculture enterprises) based on youth group interests and local resources. To compliment the experiential activities, the remaining ten hours of each session includes field trips to local businesses and presentations from local entrepreneurs. Twenty-four students participated at the American Samoa site this reporting year. The students learned how to sew simple handbags and design them with stencil art from volunteers. The students learned basic carpentry and built a playhouse; the playhouse was donated to a Montessori School so the children could enjoy the fruits of their labor. Students also learned how to draw traditional art pieces and designs that were incorporated into other products. Students displayed and sold their products, while entrepreneurs volunteered to conduct workshops for the participants during the second annual Youth Entrepreneurship Day. On Guam, fifty-one students participated in localized experiential lessons, field trips and presentations from local entrepreneurs. In addition to the curriculum, students learned about agriculture, fishing, tourism, sales, retail, dining, environmental services, marketing and culinary arts. Using research developed by Cooperation Extension service, the students learned and applied the concepts of preserving local fruits to develop value added products. Program staff used recipes for value-added products as examples for possible ventures, allowing students to learn not only how to create the product but also how that product informs a business concept. One teen group was formed to produce local marmalades that were sold to restaurants. Eight students participated in the Kosrae program this reporting year. This program also offered field trips and presentation from entrepreneurs. Participants learned about banking, food processing, fishing, and culinary arts. In all sites, students use technology along with the curriculum. Activities that involve technology require students to use the internet to research entrepreneurs, types of business as well as research their individual business ideas. Students also use the various Microsoft Office programs to assist with the development of their business plans, financial planning, income and expenditure data sheets and presentation tools to market their products. Two hundred Seventy-Six (276) participants have completed the program over the last three years with 82 completing program in 2009-2010. Sixteen students from Sanctuary (a shelter for at-risk teens) and Guam Department of Youth Affairs are currently participating in the program. PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Target audiences are at risk youth 13-18 years old. Secondary target audiences are government, non-profit and faith based organizations working with at-risk youth. The Federated States of Micronesia Congress has allocated $25,000.00 for sustainability of the project beyond grant funding. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Teens learned business concepts such as financial management, enterprise interest, technical and trade knowledge, goal setting and business plan development. Through complimenting activities, students applied their knowledge and skills in these areas. Participants increased self-efficacy in public speaking and presentations. As the youth attended each lesson and take part in the activities confidence is built when they are able to express themselves, contribute to discussions and present their ideas to others. Youth demonstrated increased use and participation in technology, as they are required to perform research for their business plans using the internet and learn new applications such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint. Participants also explored how the use of social networking sites to enhance product awareness and marketing capabilities. Youth increased knowledge and skills related to economic education and/or entrepreneurship. Workshops demonstrated how to establish and achieve goals, how to develop business plans as well as the importance and keys to financial management. Youth increased knowledge and /or skills related to leadership. As the youth continue to complete each stage of the program and work on developing their business plans they learn the different roles of management, being in control and steering the business in the direction of success. Youth increased their capacity to earn through entrepreneurial activities as they completed the lessons and activities, developed their own business concepts through business plan writing and are paired with mentors from each islands' community of entrepreneurs. Students are encouraged to form teen groups to develop products/services for their business venture. The most successful teen venture is the "Pacific Jams" group on Guam that developed a value added product using calamansi (local sweet lemon) and mangoes to produce a tropical flavored jam. Using research developed by Cooperation Extension service, the students learned and applied the concepts of preserving local fruits. Under the guidance of program staff, the teen group did everything themselves, from picking the calamansi at the Extension Farm, to preparing the ingredients, cooking, canning, pricing their product, designing their labels, and developing the marketing plan. A popular local restaurant tested the jam as a marinade in their protein entrees, salads and appetizers and found that the combination of calamansi and mangoes reflected their Chamorro fusion theme and purchased 30 jars earning the group $210.00. To ensure sustainability of the teen venture, by-laws were created to guide the group in allocation of profits, overhead costs and roles of each member. Other ventures on Guam included: t-shirt/clothing design, and a fried Oreos stand. In Kosrae ventures that emerged were: a tailor shop, tire repair and sales, and a retail store. American Samoa participants produced hand bags, traditional art pieces and hair pieces and sold these products and the site's annual Youth Entrepreneurship
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Progress 05/15/09 to 05/14/10
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The Pacific STEPs Program uses entrepreneurial curricula designed for teenagers, accompanied by experiential activities. Seven, forty-hour sessions were conducted in 2009-2010 for a total of 280 contact hours. Guam Site held five sessions while American Samoa Site and Kosrae Site held one session each. The forty-hour sessions consist of twenty hours of classroom training using a localized entrepreneurial curriculum. Ten hours of localized participatory experiential group activities (flea market sales, cottage crafts, and backyard agriculture enterprises) based on youth group interests and local resources. To compliment the experiential activities, the remaining ten hours of each session includes field trips to local businesses and presentations from local entrepreneurs. Twenty-four students participated at the American Samoa site this reporting year. The students learned how to sew simple handbags and design them with stencil art from volunteers. The students learned basic carpentry and built a playhouse; the playhouse was donated to a Montessori School so the children could enjoy the fruits of their labor. Students also learned how to draw traditional art pieces and designs that were incorporated into other products. Students displayed and sold their products, while entrepreneurs volunteered to conduct workshops for the participants during the second annual Youth Entrepreneurship Day. On Guam, fifty-one students participated in localized experiential lessons, field trips and presentations from local entrepreneurs. In addition to the curriculum, students learned about agriculture, fishing, tourism, sales, retail, dining, environmental services, marketing and culinary arts. Using research developed by Cooperation Extension service, the students learned and applied the concepts of preserving local fruits to develop value added products. Program staff used recipes for value-added products as examples for possible ventures, allowing students to learn not only how to create the product but also how that product informs a business concept. One teen group was formed to produce local marmalades that were sold to restaurants. Eight students participated in the Kosrae program this reporting year. This program also offered field trips and presentation from entrepreneurs. Participants learned about banking, food processing, fishing, and culinary arts. In all sites, students use technology along with the curriculum. Activities that involve technology require students to use the internet to research entrepreneurs, types of business as well as research their individual business ideas. Students also use the various Microsoft Office programs to assist with the development of their business plans, financial planning, income and expenditure data sheets and presentation tools to market their products. Two hundred Seventy-Six (276) participants have completed the program over the last three years with 82 completing program in 2009-2010. PARTICIPANTS: Participants of the program range from 13 to 18 year old at-risk youths from various schools, non-profit organizations as well as faith-based entities. Guam, American Samoa, and Kosrae share common bonds as island communities, yet their cultural and economic conditions can be quite distinct. American Samoa and Kosrae are rural communities with limited economic base; in comparison, Guam has a larger economy and is more urbanized. Partnerships to enhance program implementation as well as for recruitment purposes are also quite distinct; American Samoa and Kosrae sites have very deep bonds with faith-based organizations. For example the American Samoa has established a partnership with St. Theresa Elementary School to deliver the program on site. Both sites have formed and managed successful partnerships that are fundamental to the success of this program. Guam, on the other hand, has very strong partnerships with government agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve at-risk youth. In January 2010, the Guam site established a partnership with the Guam Superior Court to provide entrepreneurial courses to participants of the Court's Juvenile Probation Services. This partnership has proved extremely beneficial for the Court, the Program, and the participants. The partnership provided an educational opportunity to youth probationers/participants while, at the same time, earning credit for court ordered community service. Just as important to the success of the partnership was the cooperation between the Court's probation officers and STEPs program staff through weekly updates, attendance monitoring, and status reports. Success of this partnership has led to establishing new ties with Sanctuary Guam, Inc. (a shelter for at-risk youth) and Guam Department of Youth Affairs with programming scheduled to begin in early 2011. All sites continue to work with their respective Small Business Development Centers to enhance selected curriculum areas. The extraordinary support from local entrepreneurs of each island continues to strengthen entrepreneurial workshops igniting classes with the life and energy that can only be found though an entrepreneur's first-hand accounts of risk and reward. Entrepreneurs who have contributed to the program are: J. Flores from Guamania(Guam), Bill Curry of South Pacific Environmental(Guam), Anicia Taisipic of Toves Bakery(Guam), Manny Duenas of Fisherman's Co-op(Guam), Bernard Watson of Watson Farms(Guam), Patrick of Sea Runner(Guam), Morgan Finona of Fiesta Hotel (Guam) Aliua Auatasi a local craftsman(American Samoa), and Easter Cater of Easter's Hair Bounce on (American Samoa). TARGET AUDIENCES: Target audiences are at risk youth 13-18 years old. Secondary target audiences are government, non-profit and faith based organizations working with at-risk youth. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Teens learned business concepts such as financial management, enterprise interest, technical and trade knowledge, goal setting and business plan development. Through complimenting activities, students applied their knowledge and skills in these areas. Participants increased self-efficacy in public speaking and presentations. As the youth attended each lesson and take part in the activities confidence is built when they are able to express themselves, contribute to discussions and present their ideas to others. Youth demonstrated increased use and participation in technology, as they are required to perform research for their business plans using the internet and learn new applications such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint. Participants also explored how the use of social networking sites to enhance product awareness and marketing capabilities. Youth increased knowledge and skills related to economic education and/or entrepreneurship. Workshops demonstrated how to establish and achieve goals, how to develop business plans as well as the importance and keys to financial management. Youth increased knowledge and /or skills related to leadership. As the youth continue to complete each stage of the program and work on developing their business plans they learn the different roles of management, being in control and steering the business in the direction of success. Youth increased their capacity to earn through entrepreneurial activities as they completed the lessons and activities, developed their own business concepts through business plan writing and are paired with mentors from each islands' community of entrepreneurs. Students are encouraged to form teen groups to develop products/services for their business venture. The most successful teen venture is the "Pacific Jams" group on Guam that developed a value added product using calamansi (local sweet lemon) and mangoes to produce a tropical flavored jam. Using research developed by Cooperation Extension service, the students learned and applied the concepts of preserving local fruits. Under the guidance of program staff, the teen group did everything themselves, from picking the calamansi at the Extension Farm, to preparing the ingredients, cooking, canning, pricing their product, designing their labels, and developing the marketing plan. A popular local restaurant tested the jam as a marinade in their protein entrees, salads and appetizers and found that the combination of calamansi and mangoes reflected their Chamorro fusion theme and purchased 30 jars earning the group $210.00. To ensure sustainability of the teen venture, by-laws were created to guide the group in allocation of profits, overhead costs and roles of each member. Other ventures on Guam included: t-shirt/clothing design, and a fried Oreos stand. In Kosrae ventures that emerged were: a tailor shop, tire repair and sales, and a retail store. American Samoa participants produced hand bags, traditional art pieces and hair pieces and sold these products and the site's annual Youth Entrepreneurship.
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Progress 05/15/08 to 05/14/09
Outputs
OUTPUTS: All sites have implemented their programs for the 2008-2009 program year. American Samoa has 5 sites with a total of 76 youth participants, from 2 faith based organizations, 2 4-H clubs and the YWCA.Community support is evident by the support from schools, businesses, participating partners and sites, and especially the American Samoa Community College Land Grant Program.A youth entrepreneurship day was coordinated with over 5 local entrepreneurs participating and approximately 100 of the island's youth attending.They have completed the lessons in the Tennessee YES curriculum and have been advised that common evaluation outcomes between Be the E and YES will be developed and evaluated by the state evaluator.Any outcomes outside the common evaluation factors will be their responsibility and is to be evaluated by their own site evaluator - which has been budgeted for. All other sites are using the National 4-H Be the E curriculum. The Marshall Islands had 2 sites with a total of 17 participants from a faith based group and a community group.Guam had 1 site with 15 participants from the Educational Talent Search program. Collaborating partners who are committed to and participated in the program are local business.The first cohort will begin the third stage and enter into the community of entrepreneurship and be assigned mentors.Government agencies committed to assisting with the program are the Guam Public School System and the Dededo Mayor's office.An advisory council comprised of community and business partners is committed to developing goals and objectives.The sustainability plan incorporates the program into community center sites, Sanctuary, Inc. (a home for at-risk youth), and the Guam Public School System.Kosrae has 2 sites with 15 participants from 2 school groups.They have established a small farm growing vegetables to be sold at market as well as a project where the youth learn to produce and can jams from local fruits and vegetables.They will soon have a small engine repair group that will offer services to the community.Palau has 3 sites with 37 participants from 3 school groups.With a short lapse in the program it has been reactivated.The Tele-Communication Pilot Project Group with the government of the Republic of Palau was formalized and the Palau CYFAR project will play a significant role in coordinating and developing the centers activities.Guam, Palau, Marshall Islands and Kosrae have a standing MOU from their Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to use their existing youth programs for Starting a Business and Developing a Business Plan.All 5 sites have solid commitments from community, business and private and non-profit organizations to assist in working with at-risk youth and to work to sustain the programs beyond the program years.This project places a high value on the collaboration with community partners and the integration of its curriculum into the community stakeholders planned activities and in the evaluation of the program impacts.Utilizing local ingenuity insures the sustainability of the CYFAR project beyond the grant years. PARTICIPANTS: Participants of the program range from 13 to 18 year old at-risk youths from various schools, non-profit organizations as well as faith-based entities. Commitment has been received by the following collaborators: Small Business Development Center, various faith-based organizations in American Samoa, Kosrae and the Marshall islands. Partnerships with TRIO (Educational Talent Search) have been established in Guam and Palau. Site visits to the project's island partner was done during the year and a follow up training will be held at the University of Guam (UOG) from July 29 - 31, 2009, for all site coordinators. The 20 hour training will focus on the following areas: review of the CYFAR project grant's outputs and outcomes, CYFAR logic model training, module overview and training, overview of CYFAR reporting requirements and procedures and volunteerism training. TARGET AUDIENCES: Target audiences in all sites are 13 to 18 year old at-risk youth who will be tracked over a period of two years of instruction. The third year will see these students enter our community of entrepreneur mentorship. Change in knowledge, actions or conditions will be reported after evaluation and assessment is conducted. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Youth participating in the project are able to demonstrate increased self-efficacy in public speaking and presentations. As the youth attend each lesson and take part in the activities confidence is built when they are able to express themselves, contribute to discussions and present their ideas to others. Youth demonstrate increased use and participation in technology as they are required to perform research for their business plans using the internet and learn new applications such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint. Youth demonstrate increased knowledge and skills related to economic education and/or entrepreneurship as they attend each workshop. Workshops demonstrate how to practice setting and achieving goals, how to develop their business plans and the importance and keys to financial management. Youth indicate knowledge and /or skills related to leadership. As the youth continue to complete each stage of the program and work in developing their business plans they learn the different roles of management, being in control and steering the business in the direction of success. Youth are increasing their capacity to earn through entrepreneurial activities as they complete the lessons and activities, develop their own businesses by being able to write a business plan and are paired with mentors from each islands' community of entrepreneurs.
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Progress 05/15/07 to 05/14/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Training for all island partners in the National 4-H Be the E curriculum concluded in April 2008.All sites have implemented their programs for the year.American Samoa has hired a program coordinator and has 5 sites with a total of 76 youth participants, from 2 faith based organizations, 2 4-H clubs and the YWCA. Community support is evident by the support from schools, businesses, participating partners and sites, and especially the American Samoa Community College Land Grant Program. They are currently using the Tennessee YES curriculum and have been advised that common evaluation outcomes between Be the E and YES will be developed and evaluated by the state evaluator.Any outcomes outside the common evaluation factors will be their responsibility and is to be evaluated by their own site evaluator - which has been budgeted for.All other sites are using the National 4-H Be the E curriculum.Marshall Islands has hired a program coordinator and has 2 sites with a total of 17 participant from a faith based group and a community group. Guam has hired a project manager in place of a youth entrepreneur faculty, a state evaluator and a project coordinator. There are 2 sites with 15 participants from 2 at-risk-youth organizations. The Guam Public School System and the Dededo Mayors have committed to participate in the program.An advisory council comprised of community and business partners has been formed to develop goals and objectives to sustain this project. The sustainability plan will have these programs incorporated into community center sites, Sanctuary, Inc. (a home for at-risk youth), and the Guam Public School System.Kosrae hired a project coordinator and a project assistant. They have 2 sites with 15 participants from 2 school groups.Palau hired a project coordinator and has 3 sites with 37 participants from 3 school groups. The Tele-Communication Pilot Project Group with the government of the Republic of Palau was formalized and the Palau CYFAR project will play a significant role in coordinating and developing the centers activities. Guam, Palau and Kosrae have received commitments from their Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to use their existing youth programs to deliver "Starting a Business and Developing a Business Plan" instruction. This project places a high value community collaboration and integration of its curriculum into the community stakeholders planned activities and in the evaluation of the program impacts. Utilizing local ingenuity and knowledge insures the sustainability of the CYFAR project beyond the grant years.All 5 sites have solid commitments from community, business and private and non-profit organizations to assist in working with at-risk youth.Sustaining: This project will bring the Pacific Island Institutions into a collaborative partnership focusing on teens and their capacity for lifelong learning. PARTICIPANTS: Participants of the program are 14 and 15 year old at-risk youths from various schools, non-profit organizations as well as faith-based entities.Commitment has been received by the following collaborators: Small Business Development Center and various faith-based organizations in American Samoa and the Marshall islands.Partnerships with TRIO (Educational Talent Search) have been established in Guam and Palau.Guam hired a project manager in place of a youth entrepreneur faculty, a state evaluator and all sites have hired project coordinators.Where applicable assistant evaluators will be hired for the specific island site.CYFAR Regional Curriculum & Evaluation training was held at the University of Guam (UOG) from October 10-11, 2007, for all site coordinators and partners.The 20 hour training focused in the following areas: overview of the land grant systems, overview of the CYFAR project, CYFAR logic model training, module overview and training, overview of CYFAR reporting requirements and procedures and volunteerism training. TARGET AUDIENCES: Target audiences in all sites are 14 and 15 year old at-risk youth who will be tracked over a period of two years of instruction.The third will see these students enter our community of entrepreneur mentorship.Change in knowledge, actions or conditions will be reported after evaluation and assessment is conducted. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: There are no major modifications to report.
Impacts
Programs in all sites have only been recently implemented. Outcomes and impacts will be assessed, analyzed, evaluated and reported in the next reporting cycle.
Publications
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