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So what exactly is SLAM?Innovative Educational Employment of
Professional & Passionate Students
Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Leaders
Springfield MassachusettsPrototype Community
♦ 36% households not in Labor Force
Springfield’s drop-out rate is above the
state average by more than 400%!
Challenges to Overcome
♦ High School Drop-Out Rate in 10-11
was 10.5%, up from 9.6% in 09-10
♦ The Average Drop-Out rate in Mass.
is 2.3%
♦ 46% High School Drop-out rate for
Minorities
“At a time when our economy is struggling and summer jobs are scarce, this program should serve as a model for what our city can accomplish when our business leaders, educators, and elected officials put our heads together and focus on a common goal,”
- Mayor Dominic Sarno
Analytics Used
Vital Corporate metrics are embedded in the company’s Projects – which include…
• Location
• Partnerships
• Overall Tonnage
• Potential Value &
Quantity of
Commodity in
overall Tonnage
Stock Info
Corporation Info
Automated Grade
Project 1Concordia
Project 2Mt. Todd
• Commodity Mined
• Grade of Commodity
• Access & Infrastructure
Student PresentationsLeadership Development & Training
Introduction to Global Economy
Enhanced Geopolitical
Understanding
Defend Decisions in Formal
Presentations
Total Program Cost
= $200,000Total Annual Cost
Cost of The Magic
“This is what I want to do as a profession now… Before this summer, I didn’t know any of this existed. Now becoming a stock analyst is an obtainable career.”
- Alexander Santiago, 17, Senior at Springfield’s High School of
Science & Technology
• 20 Student Research Analysts @ $12/HR
• Industry Specialist
• Facility/Facilities
• Program Coordinator
• Other Costs
Additional Administrative & Development Expense
$100,000
$15,000
$150,000
$15,000
$10,000
$10,000
$50,000
Community Impact
- State Sen. Gale Candaras (D-Wilbraham)
"There is no substitute for hard work and integrity. And if you demonstrate that, which you clearly have, there are great people in this country who will invest in young people like you,"
“You learned much about the business community, including how to interact and socialize, how to dress for success, how to conduct research and put in long hours, and more importantly, how to make the tough decisions and come together and work as a group” - State Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield)
Program Performance
“Most of my friends got paid only like $8/hr to labor in the sun all day. I got $12/hr learning about the stock market. That’s a 50% pay increase for me and like we all learned… it’s all about the percentages.”
- Franklin Webb, 17, Sr.Springfield’s High School of Science and Technology
“The experience I received this summer gives me the exposure I need to be confident competing for the nation’s top finance internships.”
- Peter Helali, 21, Jr. Cornell University
Dow Jones SLAM Student Portfolio TSXV Index
SUMMER
WINTER
SPRING
Plans for 2011-2012
• Secure Charitable Support
• Recruit
SUMMER 2012
SLAM
LAUNCHES
FINANCIAL
LITERACY
INTERNSHIP• Organize Volunteer/Research work for Fall/Spring
• Finalize Springfield Summer 2012 Program
• Conclude fundraising
• Prepare Summer 2012 Summer SLAM Program
• Collect Financial Pledges
• Finalize Organizational Status
• Write SLAM Templates for future communities
• Goal: SLAM Program in Springfield for Summer 2012
How You Can HelpInvest in the Lives of Ambitious & Passionate Students ••
Current Financial Commitments are pledges
Platinum $20,000-$25,000
Gold $10,000-$19,999
Silver $5,000 - $9,999
Bronze $1,000-$4,999
2012 SLAM 10 Week Summer Internship
Where Does My Money Go?