Youth%20Entrepreneurship%20for%20Positive%20Peace%20(Y.E.P.P.).pdf
The document is a detailed implementation proposal for the Youth Entrepreneurship for Positive Peace (Y.E.P.P.) program, aimed at Jefferson County School District (JEFCOED) schools, particularly Pinson Valley High School and Woodlawn Academy of Business and Finance. Authored by Executive Director Altieri Harris, MBA, the proposal outlines the program’s mission to empower underserved youth as social entrepreneurs who drive inclusive economic growth and community peace. It presents a vision of purpose‑driven business leaders, a comprehensive curriculum for grades 6‑12 covering entrepreneurship fundamentals, leadership, and real‑world project work, and a robust mentorship, parent‑engagement, and partnership network (including UAB’s Department of Human Rights, Youth Peace in Action, and local business groups). Governance is detailed through an executive board with extensive education, law‑enforcement, and business experience. The proposal aligns the program with district strategic objectives—student leadership, CTE integration, college‑and‑career readiness, and data‑driven improvement—through curriculum integration, assessment frameworks, and continuous improvement cycles. A phased implementation timeline (March 2025 launch, summer pilot, August 2025‑May 2026 school‑year rollout) specifies weekly activities, grade‑level modules, special workshops, and showcase events. Assessment includes portfolio reviews, competency certifications, and quantitative metrics (GPA, attendance, graduation, business creation). Resource management covers technology, shared workspaces, budgeting (approximately $7,000 monthly allocations for materials, events, student support, PD), and safety/security protocols (physical and digital). Success metrics span academic outcomes, skill development, community engagement, and economic impact. The document concludes with a formal request for district approval, noting the program is fully grant‑funded for the first year.
Topics
Mission & Vision: Empowering Underserved Youth as Peace‑Building Social Entrepreneurs
Defines Y.E.P.P.’s purpose to develop purpose‑driven business leaders who foster inclusive economic growth and lasting community peace.
Governance & Board Expertise: Leadership Structure Supporting Program Credibility
Details the executive director and board members, highlighting their MBA, teaching, law‑enforcement, federal, and entrepreneurial backgrounds.
Strategic Alignment with District Goals: Linking Entrepreneurship to JEFCOED Objectives
Maps program components to district priorities such as student leadership, CTE pathways, college‑and‑career readiness, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Curriculum Design for Grades 6‑12: Tiered Entrepreneurship Education and Project‑Based Learning
Outlines weekly modules for middle and high school, covering foundations, business planning, market research, and venture launch, plus special workshops and showcase events.
Mentor & Parent Engagement Model: Multi‑Layer Support Network
Describes weekly mentor check‑ins, monthly mentor meetings, family nights, and parent workshops to integrate community expertise and family involvement.
Phased Implementation Timeline: From March 2025 Setup to May 2026 Full Rollout
Provides a detailed Gantt‑style schedule of foundation building, infrastructure development, summer pilot, and school‑year launch activities.
Assessment & Evaluation Framework: Portfolio, Competency, and Impact Metrics
Specifies weekly progress checks, monthly portfolio reviews, quarterly attendance/engagement reports, and annual outcome analyses (GPA, graduation, business creation).
Resource Management & Budget Allocation: Funding, Technology, and Physical Assets
Details grant‑funded first‑year costs, monthly budget line items, technology resources, shared workspaces, and sustainability planning.