The document describes plans for Hope College and Career Readiness Academy, a partnership between Hope College, Maricopa County Regional School District, and South Mountain Community College. The academy aims to reengage high school dropouts and engage young adults aged 16-24 who are not in school or working. It will provide an accredited high school program, GED preparation, and pathways to vocational training and college courses. The goal is to equip disconnected youth with skills and education to access living-wage careers and contribute positively to their communities and economy.

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Hope College and Career
Readiness Academy

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Strategic Partnership
Hope College and
Career Readiness
Academy
Maricopa
County
Regional
School
District
South
Mountain
Community
College

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Hope Academy
• Nationally one in every seven youth ages 16 to 24 is neither working
nor in school—5.8 million young people in all.
• In 2009, Phoenix ranked no. 1 with one in five.
• In South Phoenix the rate is one in three.
• Approximately 3000 Disconnected Youth currently reside in South
Phoenix
Disconnected Youth:
Overlooked and Underserved

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Hope Academy
Disconnected Youth:
Overlooked and Underserved
Social loss per Disconnected
Youth over Lifetime
$695,090
Disconnected Youth
in South Phoenix
(ages 16-24)
3,866
Aggregate Social
Loss for South
Phoenix
$2.6 billion

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Hope Academy
Disconnected Youth in Phoenix
Zip
Code
Total
Youth
Disconnected
Youth
Disconnected
Youth Rate
(%)
Area Sq.
Miles
85040 4582 1459 31 15
85041 5429 1320 24 23
85042 4640 1087 23 22
Disconnected Youth Rate by Zip Code of Interest

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• Re-engage high school drop outs age 16–22
• Engage young adults age 18-24
• Create a path to education, training and employment
• Create Industry recognized training
• A rigorous and accredited high school education program
• GED preparation program
• Produce graduates: High School, College and Vocational Programs
• Ignite Hope!
Our Objective
Hope Academy

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• Hope College will be a signature school for disconnected youth
• Address unmet student needs
• “Customized” Charter School
• Aligned with Community Partners
• Aligned with local businesses
• Aligned with national ‘best practices’
Innovative Approach
Hope Academy

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• Instill belief of ‘Success’
• Instill belief that poverty doesn’t have to be permanent
• Raise awareness about the diverse paths to a ‘Career’
• Provide career ‘Discovery’ at earlier stage
• Create multiple tracks for students: College and Vocational
• Establish close Collaboration with Businesses
• Innovative Apprenticeships: exposure to ‘Real World’ work
Renewed View on Career Readiness
Hope Academy

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• Skilled work force
• Higher wage jobs
• Increased Independence
• Increased tax-payer base
• Contributing members of society
• Positive impact on future generations
• Long-term benefit and value
• Re-enforce the backbone of the economy
Outcomes for Activating the Disconnected
Hope Academy

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• ‘Big Picture’ Learning Model
• Kids at Hope District Model
• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational Skills Development
• Pathway to Community College courses
• Dual Enrollment
Programs and Services
Hope Academy

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• Career Technical Education
• Advanced Construction Technologies
o Partners: Arizona Drywall Association and Arizona Masonry Association
• Early Childhood Education
• Business Development
Programs and Services
Hope Academy

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• Microsoft IT
• Adobe Center for Digital Excellence
Programs and Services
Hope Academy
o Adobe Photoshop
o Illustrator
o InDesign
o Dreamweaver
o Flash
o Premier Pro
o Microsoft Office Products
o Entry Network Technician
o Comp TIA A+
o Cisco Certified Network
o Entry Network Technician
o Network +
o Security +
o Dreamweaver
o Flash
o Premier Pro
o Server +
o Microsoft Technology
Associate

13. Thank you.

14. Questions?
Maricopa County Regional School District
information@mcrsd.org