Apprenticeship Preparation Program

• Enrolled several graduates in apprenticeship training programs with local construction unions;
• Acquired many short-term construction jobs for graduates through the City of Pasadena’s First Source Local Hiring program and Alta-Pasa Community Improvement Center;
• Transitioned several graduates into continuing studies at Pasadena City College and other educational institutions;
• Provided all students with job acquisition skills in the areas of interviewing, resume writing and application completion.

Community Services Program

• 350 nonprofit organizations utilized our capacity building services;
• 225,000 seat-hours of training were provided to 900 nonprofit staff and volunteers;
• 500 events were held at the Flintridge Retreat Center;
• 240 hours of consulting services were provided to nonprofit leaders;
• During the past ten years, Flintridge has supported the development of numerous nonprofit leaders and helped them to increase the effectiveness of local organizations such as NATHA, Foothill Vocational Opportunities, Door of Hope, Teen Futures, Pasadena Birthing Project and others.

Mustangs Mentoring Program

• In 2008, the program’s first year, 44 9th grade students at John Muir High School were matched with a mentor. As of October 2009, 41 of these students remain matched;
• Mentors undergo extensive training before being matched with a student, followed by two formal training events each year: a full-day mentoring conference on cultural competency and other issues, and a presentation by nationally recognized mentoring experts;
• Mentoring agencies participate in monthly collaborative meetings to learn about best practices for assisting the most difficult student populations, sharing resources and discussing recent issues with their mentor-mentee matches.

Mustangs on the Move

• During the 2008/2009 school year, 75% of students at John Muir High School participated in at least one Mustangs on the Move out-of-school program;
• 30% of seniors for the past three years have graduated on schedule after completing math, social science and English credit reclamation classes offered by Mustangs on the Move;
• All 14 senior student advisors during 2008/2009 enrolled in college, and one was a National Merit Scholarship winner;
• Students who regularly participate in Mustang on the Move programs have a school attendance rate seven times higher than those who don’t. They are also more likely to score proficient or advanced on state tests for all grades.

NORTHWEST ECHO

• Thousands of children and youth are now involved in positive, enriching after-school programs every day provided by NW ECHO Program partners;
• NW ECHO partners have improved their capacity by purchasing technology upgrades (computers, printers, copiers, etc.), developing new strategic plans and partnering with other local agencies;
• Organizations have implemented new fund development plans, increased board effectiveness and expanded or enhanced their services;
• NW ECHO partners are collaborating on activities and programs that respond to the needs of teens in the community, such as the city’s annual Youth Month during August and teen job fairs.
  

Photos: Norma Caloca