Entrepreneurship p Development Program as an Agent of Social Change Jorge N. Zumaeta College of fcontinuing i and Professional Studies Florida International University
Become a Kool Entrepreneur! Objectives Targeted Population Challenges Community Partnership Customized Program Outcomes Comments
Objectives Customized entrepreneurship (intervention) i program for At Risk Youth (16-1818 years old). The program will develop the business acumen of the youth through incorporating business fundamentals, communication, goal setting and problem solving techniques. The program will be sensitive to participants interests and talents and will facilitate self-diagnosis of aptitudes and talents, performance management styles, and developmental needs.
Targeted Population At-Risk-Youth Age 14-1818 Miami-Dade County Little Havana Homestead Definition: An at An at-risk youth is defined by statute as a child under the age of 18 who meets at least one of the following three requirements: Is absent from home for at least 72 consecutive hours without parental consent; or Is beyond parental control such that his/her behavior endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the child or any other person; or Has a substance abuse problem for which there are no pending criminal charges relating to the substance abuse.
Challenges - Micro Poor Math Literacy Writing and Reading Deficiencies Lack of Confidence Public Speaking Poor Organizational Skills Disciplinary Problems Short Attention Span Difficult to Motivate
Challenges Macro: Miami-Dade's Income Statistics Are Troubling Miami-Dade's i Dd' incomes are low and poverty is hih high. Miami Miami-Dade County's median household income is $35,966, far below the national median income of $41,994. The city of Miami's median household income is even lower at $23,483. Miami's middle class is small. While 20 percent of the nation's households make between $34,000 and $51,000, only 15 percent of Miami's households are in that income bracket. Blacks and Hispanics are less likely to be middle class than whites. In Miami- Dade County, the white median household income is at least $20,000 more than the black, Puerto Rican, Nicaraguan, an and Haitian median household income. Source: Brookings Institution
Challenges Macro: Several Factors Contribute to Miami's Small Middle Class The level l of educational attainment in the region is low. Only 22 percent of the county's adult population has at least a bachelor's degree. And only 16 percent of the city of Miami's adult population has at least a bachelor's. The regional economy is a low-wage wage economy. Most jobs in Miami Most jobs in Miami-Dade are in industry sectors, such as service and retail, paying lower wages. Additionally, wages, regardless of industry sector or occupation type, are lower in Miami-Dade than elsewhere. Miami-Dade is exporting middle-class residents. During the 1990s, almost 160,000 more people left Miami-Dade than moved in from other parts of the country, many moving to neighboring Broward County. While the group of Dade-to to-broward movers was racially diverse, they were primarily middle class. Source: Brookings Institution
Community Partnerships FIU Continuing and Professional Studies FIU College of Business Pino Center for Entrepreneurship South Florida Workforce Development Board Youth Coop Childre s Trust Insight, Inc. Entrepreneuship
Customized Program Essentials for Business Start-up and Legal Structures Marketing Essentials Business Financing Basic Accounting and Budgeting Business Plan Development Business Plan Competition
Customized Program Effective Communication Skills Portfolio Building and Illustration Developing the Leader in You Entrepreneurial rial Road Show Program Structure 76 hours 3 Times a weeks (M, W & Thr) During 6 weeks Overall evaluation and follow ups
Program Outcomes Test Results Indicates: Increases in Personal & Social Skills Improvement in Communication Skills Improvement in Teamwork & Leadership Increases in Financial Literacy Enhances Student Motivation Enhances Student Interaction Increases Willingness to Learn Willingness to Progress Increases Class Participation
Program Outcomes: Pre-Test The results for the business opinions showed: Only 13.3% of the students felt they have the skills to make good decisions about business 27.7% of students felt that they have the ability to be successful business owner 77% of students shared that some day they plan on owning their own business 68% said that being financially stable and socially responsible is important to me Averages for business knowledge: Whole Group 46.5% correct Male 42.9% correct Female 50% correct
Program Outcomes: Post Test The results for the business opinions i showed: 45% of the students felt they have the skills to make good decisions about business 65% of students felt that they have the ability to be a successful business owner 60% of students shared that some day they plan on owning their own business 60% said that being financially stable and socially responsible is important to me Averages and increases for business knowledge: Whole Group 78.4% correct / 31.9% Increase Male 76% correct / 33.1% Increase Female 80% correct / 30% Increase
Program Outcomes 28 participants started the program 4 were removed for discipline problems 6 dropped out indicating the program was too demanding di 18 completed the program 12 indicated developing a greater level of appreciation for education 6 would like to move ahead and opening business
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