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Service Learning Market Fair 2010 (see more pictures here)
Service Learning Program STUDENT OUTCOMES FACT SHEET 2011*
The majority of the students perceived better changes in self as a result of their participation in the MOB program. Better future (75%) Better entrepreneurship skills (68%) Better team skills (as a team member) (68%) Better feelings about self (66%) Better leadership skills (65%) Better student (56%) Better ability to communicate (50%) Better getting along with other students (53%) Better getting along with family (49%) More desire to start their own businesses than before MOB (72%) More interested in going to college because of MOB (70%) More interested in a career as an entrepreneur (67%)
Mentors observed positive changes in the large majority of students as a result of MOB. The most frequently mentioned positive changes were: greater knowledge of entrepreneurship (78%) improved ability to communicate (64%) increased participation (68%) gained confidence (63%) getting along with others (54%) more motivated to learn (63%) improved leadership skills (47%)
Impact of MOB on mentors learning & vocational development. Mentors agree or strongly agree that: MOB was a great learning experience (100%) Plan to do more community service in the future (86%) More interested in working with kids as a result of MOB (70%) MOB gives an edge in the job market compared to other business graduates (65%) MOB had significant effect on career plans (65%) A stronger desire to start own business after MOB (62%)
* Based on the 2011 evaluation of the Minding Our Business Program at five Trenton Schools: PJ Hill, Grant, Monument, Mott, and Gregory with a total of 190 students attending regularly and 45 Rider University students mentoring them.
For more information call Dr. Sigfredo Hernandez, Director, at 609-895-5509. Or visit www.mob1997.blogspot.com Return to top |
