Organization: ST LOUIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Mission: TO BRING TOGETHER COMMUNITY AND PRIVATE SECTOR RESOURCES TO PREPARE LOW INCOME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATION.
Activities: SELECTED, TRAINED, PLACED, AND MONITORED LOW-INCOME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SUMMER JOBS AT VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL AND SERVICE BUSINESSES. THE ASSISTANCE INCLUDED UNIFORMS AND TRANSPORTATION FOR THE STUDENTS. YEAR ROUND POST-SECONDARY ACTIVITIES ENHANCING COLLEGE ACCESS WERE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR LOW-INCOME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED COLLEGE VISITS, ACT PREPARATION, FASFA AND FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP AND FEE ASSISTANCE FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT FOR SENIORS AT ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
NTEE category: Education
Secondary category: Youth Development