1. Apprenticeships that Change Lives

2. The Dropout Crisis in San Francisco 3. The Problem: Disengagement Im not smartEvery day I feel like a failure Im never going to learn the things Im learning in schoolWhats the point? No one one I know has graduated high schoolThis is too hardSchool is boringNo one at school gets me Im already so far behind 4. Sparks Solution 5. Apprenticeships Create Relevance Developing IdentityBuilding CommunityExploring the Future 6. An Apprenticeship Is Project Based 7. An Apprenticeship Is Hands On 8. An Apprenticeship Is Creative 9. Past Project Highlights Sales / Business Start a business. Create a case study of a popular company. Math / Economics Analyze the economics of sports, entertainment, technology, etc. Personal Finance Create a savings plan for a high school graduation trip Cost benefit analysis of different educational / career paths Investing Track a favorite companys stock and analyze what causes price changes Build and track an investment portfolio HR Plan an Event Create a Future Resume 10. The Commitment: Volunteer at Your Desk 2 Hours / Once a Week /10 Weeks Match Day 8 Week Apprenticeship Discovery Night 11. Spark Training and Support Mentor Orientation Activity Guides Match Day Weekly Check-Ins Site Visits 12. Apprenticeship Hosts 13. What happens next? To Confirm Participation: Apply Online @ www.sparkprogram.org Submit a background check Key Dates: New Mentor Orientation: February 25th, March 4th and March 6th Mentor / Student Match Day: Last week of February Apprenticeships: Tuesdays or Wednesdays after school Discovery Night: Middle of May 14. Questions? w w w. S p a r k P r o g ra m . o r g13