Welcome & Orientation

Ellen Clegg Executive Director of Communications The Boston Globe

Mauryanne Remondini Senior Director Corporate Responsibility John Hancock Financial

MLK Summer Scholar Sponsors Add Logos

Yasmin Cruz Program & Grants Manager Corporate Responsibility John Hancock Financial

6 Program Details  Scholars Profile:  Full-time residents of the City of Boston  Preferable target age range is  Program Profile:  Non-Profits recruit, hire, manage and pay Scholars directly  Scholars should experience “meaningful employment”  $1,500 grant for each Scholar approved  Organization is responsible for complying with all Federal and State Labor Laws, including minimum wage regulations  Scholars are expected to work hours including, Friday workshops  Friday workshop attendance is a program requirement  Evaluations must be completed upon request  Kick off: June 27 th  Program dates July 8 th – August 23 rd

Social Media Closed Facebook Group Page  Foster community  Facilitate conversation & interaction among partners and youth  Provide timely updates  Leverage creativity and voice of Scholars by asking them to create a video highlighting summer experience Twitter #MLKSummerScholars  Encourage active participation following workshops via #hashtag contests

Workshops  John Hancock Student Village, Agganis Arena  9:00-11:30 am  Breakfast will be served

Workshop Speakers & Topics  Wednesday, June 27Program Kick-Off  Friday, July 12Setting Goals  Friday, July 19BYE  Friday, July 26Personal Finance  Friday, August 2 Health & Wellness  Friday, August 9Personal Branding  Friday, August 16Civic Engagement  Friday, August 23Achieving Goals

10 Next Steps Notify scholars to attend Kick off Workshop on June 27th Scholar enrollment forms are due by June 28 nd Register for an assignment at the workshops

Steve Sandak Schools Manager Everfi

EVERFI IS THE LEADING EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM TO TEACH, ASSESS, AND CERTIFY STUDENTS IN CRITICAL SKILLS. SCALE: Over 5.5 million users have completed EverFi learning platforms in all 50 states, in over 3,500 schools. PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP: Community banks, foundations, and companies are able to bring cutting-edge technology to schools who wouldn’t otherwise have access to it. AWARD-WINNING TECHNOLOGY: Next-generation learning platforms teaching personal finance using technology students and teachers love. EDUCATION RESULTS: Data and efficacy research that shows not only knowledge gain, but impact on student attitude and behavior change.

K12 Innovation Partners

OVERVIEW Target Audience: High school students Standards: State and National Jump$tart Standards for Personal Financial Literacy School Placement: Required Course Behavior and Attitude Assessments: Pre & Post Module Time: 6 – 8 hours TEN LEARNING MODULES 1.Introduction and Overview 2.Saving 3.Banking 4.Payments, Interest Rates, and Credit Cards 5.Credit Score 6.Financing Higher Education 7.Renting vs. Owning 8.Taxes and Insurance 9.Consumer Fraud 10. Investing Real-Life Simulations: Students apply their learning in virtual environments to weigh the consequences of their decisions. EverFi – Financial Literacy™ (High School)

 Registration Process EverFi led Registration Process. Students register their own accounts  Content Delivery Flash Enabled Web Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari etc.) and headphones.  Additional Instruction July 26 th Workshop with Guest Speaker and breakout sessions  Participation Goals 100% of MLK Summer Scholars completing all 10 modules and receiving their financial literacy certificate at the end of the summer. Implementation Information

Julia Gittleman Principal Mendelsohn, Gittleman & Associates

Key Evaluation Findings from youth participated in the MLKSS program and 462 completed the post-participation survey (76% response rate) Scholars were employed by 97 organizations, 78 of which responded to the post-program survey (81% response rate) Youth reported gains in skills and knowledge that boosted their job readiness. 93% of scholars agreed that they “have improved skills that will help me get a job and be successful at it.” 94% of scholars agreed they “now plan to work harder at school in order to get a good job in the future.”

Key Evaluation Findings from 2012 Additional youth findings: 92% of youth agreed with the statement “I have better connections to one or more adults who can help me to be successful in the future.” 96% of youth said that their supervisors “were helpful to me when I had questions or struggles.” CBO staff were enthusiastic about the program’s impact on participating youth: 100% agreed that as a result of the program, “Youth are better prepared to be successful in the workplace in the future,” 99% agreed that “Youth can better see how they can make a difference in their neighborhood and community,” and 97% agreed that “Youth are more confident and feel better about themselves” after being in the program.

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