Extension
It Starts With Us
Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities) |
21 |
Number of individuals reporting a new skill to prepare themselves for the workforce |
83 |
Number of business start-ups |
17 |
Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities |
11 |
(Jessica Marquez (CRD program agent) guiding student at Southern High School through activity, 2023) The problemSouthern High School is a title I school that is part of the JCPS school system. It holds a diverse population of underserve students that are falling behind as reflected by the school report-card. 84% of the students are on track to graduate high-school in 4 years, thats below the state average of 90%. Only 33% of graduates are pursuing college or vocational programs compared to 56% f...
