This is a unique training program for high school students, which integrates all of the major skill areas required to pursue and obtain high-wage jobs or start a business. A program developed for freshmen, sophomores and juniors who want to develop and utilize leadership skills, contribute the youth voice to our programs and evaluations, serve as an intern at Enterprise and develop job skills. This program is designed to engage youth as active participants and decision makers in the design, implementation, and evaluation of our programs. In addition, the program is focused on developing young people into leaders both within and outside of the organization. Enterprise For High School Students is funded by private sources including foundations, corporations, individuals, and our annual fundraiser, The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show.
Enterprise is excited to be executing two new projects in the upcoming year.
The first challenge being undertaken by Enterprise is the implementation of the Harvard Business School Community Partners Job Development Plan. The summary of findings includes best practices, commercial employer needs, key challenges and recommendations to help Enterprise work more closely in defining jobs and internships with San Francisco's largest employers. We are in the first stages of the program and have hired a part-time job developer. Another exciting project being implemented in the upcoming fiscal year is the implementation of an evaluation system that assesses students' hard and soft skills comparing the time the student first becomes involved with Enterprise to four months into their job placements. This evaluation plan will require ongoing coordination and management to ensure that all components are being completed in a timely fashion to produce high quality information.