- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Public Relations Matter!
ORGANIZATION: Northeast STEM Starter Academy at Mt. Vernon
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Project need
The primary objective is to help us create and implement a Public Relation plan to increase public awareness of our organization and our mission. It would be extremely meaningful if we are able to engage a high-profile individual who shares a passion for addressing the educational and success disparity that haunts the population of Mt. Vernon. Mt. Vernon is the only major city in the state of New York, were Minorities represent the majority of the population with African American at almost 70%.
A city that compromises less than 10% of the affluent Westchester County’s total population but accounts for the majority of the county’s murder rate is unacceptable to our organization. Mount Vernon has a higher crime rate, poverty rate, unemployment rate and consistently graduates 25% to 45% less students each year from it public schools than those in the surrounding communities. We seek to provide these children and children from the region with access and exposure to enhanced, challenging STEM learning that when coupled with hard work and persistence will allow them to break through existing barriers and achieve life success. Over the last three years, we have successfully delivered almost 20 after-school, weekend and summer STEM learning programs to at-risk, underserved students attending public schools in Mt. Vernon, NY. With the support of a PR professional, we will execute on a plan that will support advancing our mission to the next stage that includes our securing the capacity to significantly expand our engagement to include many more students.
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About Northeast STEM Starter Academy at Mt. Vernon
Location:
c/o: 50 columbus avenue, b21, tuckahoe, NY 10707, US
Mission Statement
CHALLENGE - Mount Vernon children are falling behind at an alarming and accelerating rate as they progress through the school system’s various milestones. The outlook for them is bleak unless we successfully intervene and interrupt this downward spiral. Evidence, including state standardized test scores, suggests they are not prepared for participation in our global economy, especially regarding STEM-based subject matter. The results are and will continue be a community with higher than average poverty, unemployment and crime. MISSION - Our mission is to introduce the marvels of science to children on a systematic, frequent and regularly scheduled basis, enabling them to experience, explore and personalize the resulting discoveries. Science centers embedded in the community, embraced by the school system and freely available to children, parents and teachers alike have proven to be successful interveners needed in the metropolitan areas around the country.
Description
VISION- Our vision of success includes directly impacting the lives of the 9,000 students attending public school in Mount Vernoneach year with a state-of-the-art facility that is embraced by current and succeeding generations of students, parents, the school system and the surrounding corporate community. Our facility will impact academic outcomes and influence career choices for years to come, further validating the community value and impact of such well-thought-out initiatives for urban areas.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Social Media / Blogging
- Fundraising
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- As much time as you are willing to contribute
- An interest in driving change for the underserved and at-risk population.