Fast Facts (2002-2009)
· 70% of our students are products of CMSD high schools
· 115 programs have been delivered to students in 73% of CMSD high schools
· 1304 students served
· 83 teachers trained
· 2009 student retention: 90%
· 2009 average students per class: 17
· 2007-2008 CMSD graduation rate: 53.7%
“I believe in the free market, competition, and entrepreneurship.” President Barack Obama
E CITY Organizational Outcomes
In 2009, E CITY began compiling statistical data on its alumni generated from a variety of sources including schools, social media outlets, alumni events, surveys, and historical pre and post test results since 2002.
Of a sample of 258 E CITY alumni, most of whom belong to E CITY’s Alumni Social Networking Group on Facebook,
we found
· 32% (83) still in high school; and
· 68% (175) post high school
Of the 175 post-secondary school E CITY alumni
· 84% (147) graduated high school and entered college; and
· 18% of those college matriculants chose business disciplines (including business administration, marketing, finance, economics, communications).
Our pre- and post- tests clearly show that, after completing the program, E CITY students are more interested in entrepreneurship, more goal-oriented, and more excited about realizing their potential. By investing in themselves, E CITY students feel more confident, empowered, and in control of their own economic circumstances. From survey results, our students report stronger presentation and other work-related soft skills, show improved financial literacy levels, and demonstrate an increased interest in school and studies.
Specific findings from the 2008-2009 school year pre- and post- test student surveys, identified the following significant attitudinal changes
· students show a 51% increase in confidence that they can start a business and make money
· students indicate a 52% increase in connectedness to business leaders as a result of the E CITY program
· students agree 23% more that their lives have been successful
· students are 22% more confident that they know what steps to take toward their futures.
NFTE Demonstrates Impact
“Not every young person wants to work for a big business so we need a systemic approach to teach them entrepreneurship. NFTE has the best program in the country.”
Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education
“The president should also vow to bring…NFTE to every low-income neighborhood in America…In November, a documentary movie—“Ten9Eight”—was released that tracked a dozen students all the way through to the finals of the NFTE competition. Obama should arrange for this movie to be shown in every classroom in America. It is the most inspirational, heartwarming film you will ever see.”
Thomas L. Friedman, The New York Times, January 2010
A study conducted in 2001-2003 for NFTE by the Harvard Graduate School of Education concluded that
· NFTE students’ interest in attending college increased 32%
· NFTE students’ future aspirations were 44% greater
· NFTE students exhibit 13% increased leadership behavior.
In an evaluation carried out by Brandeis University, it was found that participation in a NFTE program increases business knowledge by 20 times and business formation rates by 30 times. In a follow up Brandeis University survey of NFTE alumni, students reported that
· 70% were in post-secondary education
· 43% had part-time jobs
· 20% had full-time jobs
· 33% were still running a business.
Youth Entrepreneurship Education Changes Lives
In 2008, the Youth Entrepreneurship Strategy Group (YESG)found that , of students participating in youth entrepreneurship education programs,
· 70% enter college
· 63% maintain employment
· 33% run small businesses.
YESG is a partnership of national leaders from the fields of education, entrepreneurship and business, public policy, media and philanthropy which promotes entrepreneurship education as an effective response for a number of converging issues including American competitiveness, workplace readiness, workforce development, student and teacher engagement, high school graduation, and drop-out prevention success. YESG members include the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Goldman Sachs Foundation, Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, DECA, KIPP: Knowledge Is Power Program, Brandeis University, The Coleman Foundation, W.K Kellogg Foundation, America’s Promise, Junior Achievement, National Governors Association, CFED, Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation, Forum for Youth Investment, Juma Ventures, Philadelphia University, Miami Dade College’s Entrepreneurial Education Center, National Human Services Assembly, and the National Collaboration for Youth, among others. *** |
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E CITY relies on the outcomes achieved through our program delivery to determine success. Through student pre-test and post-test comparisons, and other surveys and reports we gauge achievements and improve upon programming. At the heart of our efforts is the E CITY logic model, a working tool detailing goals and outcomes of the E CITY program.