Since 2000, EducationWorks has provided after school and summer programs focused on college and career preparation. We offer students ages 14 to 21 an integrated curriculum of academic support, college preparation, workforce skill development, internship assignments and summer employment. The goal is to help them:
- Recognize the value and rewards of education and academic performance
- Strengthen academic skills and study habits in order to attain a high school diploma
- Acquire valuable occupational skills and prepare to enter the workforce
- Identify post-secondary education options and opportunities
Programs are built on the premise that academic achievement is the single most important factor in determining a student’s opportunities for the future. Participation in programs gives students a head start on college and careers in higher-skill and higher-demand occupations in fields such as health care, entrepreneurship, and the legal profession. This, in turn, helps them become more productive and valuable members of their communities — a return on investment that lasts a lifetime.
Measures of Success
- Strong retention rates
Our retention rate across programs has been close to 90%, which includes several projects with extremely challenging student populations such as court-mandated youth and students attending disciplinary schools. - Increased graduation rates
Among participants in our Youthworks programs, over 90% graduate high school on time; the schools we work with average less than a 50% graduation rate, and most of the students are at very high risk of not graduating at the time they enroll in the program. - Excellent student feedback
When surveyed, 86% of students rated their experience as being very positive. - Recognized accomplishments
Our students’ work readiness projects have been consistently recognized for their quality by Philadelphia Youth Network academic advisors as well as the judges in the annual city-wide Student Exhibition.
