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1901 N. Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
Name of Activity: School Plus Jobs (SPJ)
Description of Activity:
Funded by the City of Tucson, Sunnyside, Tucson Unified and Amphi School Districts, SPJ employs 40 eligible students at each of seven high schools: Sunnyside, Desert View, Tucson, Pueblo, Cholla, Santa Rita, and Amphi. Students work primarily at on campus worksites for 8 hours/week and attend a mandatory career/college workshop weekly while earning minimum wage. A site coordinator monitors students' grades and attendance. Mentoring and tutoring are provided.
Audience: Students grades 9,10,11,12
Contact Person: Arnold Palacios or Bill Marquez
Phone: 520-623-5843
Email: arnold.palacios@acehs.org or bill.marquez@acehs.org
Name of Activity: Inschool Work Experience
Description of Activity: Eligible rural and urban youths ages 14-21 are placed in positions at non-profits, governmental and educational facilities for a total of 160 hours. Workplace skills and school attendance are monitored for successful completion.
Audience: Students grades 9,10,11,12
Contact Person: Bill Marquez, Program Coordinator
Phone:520-623-5843
Email: bill.marquez@acehs.org
Name of Activity: Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Description of Activity: Rural and urban youths ages 14-21 are placed in positions at non-profits, governmental and educational facilities or at in-class programs for seven weeks working for 30 hours/week at minimum wage. Pre-tests are administered for appropriate remedial or work experience placement. Counseling sessions include workplace skill attainment.
Audience: Students grades 9,10,11,12
Contact Person: Bill lMarquez, Program Manager - During March applications are distributed to school counselors and may be obtained by students in the counseling office
Phone: 520-623-5843
Email: bill.marquez@acehs.org
Name of Activity: ACE Charter High School
Description of Activity: ACE Charter High School is an NCA accredited alternative high school, grades 9-12. The curriculum is computerized, open-entry, open-exit, self-paced and meets State standards. Dropout prevention and transition counseling services are provided. College scholarships are available to seniors. Ratio 1:15
Audience: Students grades 9,10,11,12
Contact Person: Arnold Palacios, Executive Director
Phone: 520-623-5843
Email: arnold.palacios@acehs.org |
