How We See It
A poll of the 8th grade class at The Park School of Baltimore:
Impact
Embarc was created by Imran Khan and January Miller, two teachers at Harper High School in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood -- an area known for segregation, poverty and violence. In an effort to recognize the needs of the young people in this disadvantaged, at risk neighborhood, Embarc started as an idea to use an experiential learning model to bring schools, communities, cultural institutions and the private sector together to "holistically dissolve the borders in our city and in our minds". The idea grew into a three-year program that provides community-driven, experienced-based learning opportunities to low-income High School students to inspire and prepare them for college and career success. The program began in 2010 and, thus far, 725 students from 14 schools have taken 410 journeys and had 8,200 experiences. Successful? The statistics below speak for themselves:
Group Demographics:
96% - Know someone killed by gun violence.
90% - Have never been to a nice restaurant.
83% - Are from single parent families.
8% - Have a family member who graduated college.
Outcomes(post program):
97%
Post-Secondary Success
(defined as starting a career, going to college, or joining the military)
97%
Graduation Rate
89%
Attendance Rate
93%
College Enrollment
(Embarc Chicago)
Group Demographics:
96% - Know someone killed by gun violence.
90% - Have never been to a nice restaurant.
83% - Are from single parent families.
8% - Have a family member who graduated college.
Outcomes(post program):
97%
Post-Secondary Success
(defined as starting a career, going to college, or joining the military)
97%
Graduation Rate
89%
Attendance Rate
93%
College Enrollment
(Embarc Chicago)