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Silicon Valley Future Stars program has found a home at the Spot in Almaden, 7050 Bret Harte Drive, San Jose, 95120. Below is our 2009 Fall Session
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ACTIVITY/EVENT |
SCHEDULE |
Fee |
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Open House |
(TBA) |
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Tutoring & Homework Assistance |
TBA, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Free |
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Fall Workshop - 7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens |
TBA, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
$40.00 |
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Sewing Lesson (Bring your sewing machine, other supplies will be provided) |
TBA –
Sat. 9:30 – 11:00 AM (young adult group),
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM (6 - 12 grade), |
$60.00 |
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Igbo Lesson |
TBA
Sat. 9:30 – 11:00 AM (6 - 12 grade),
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM (young adult group) |
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Fencing Lesson (Equipment supplied) |
Thurs. 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, |
$96.00 |
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Computer Technology Professional Skills |
( Multimedia Design, MS Visa Administrator) |
Free |
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Cultural Dance Performance at the San Jose Children’s Faire |
TBA, 2:00 PM |
Free |
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College Prep (College Essay Writing, SAT Prep, etc.) |
Ongoing |
$40.00 |
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African Dance Lesson and Public Speaking |
Fridays, 7:00 PM (except when we have performance on Friday) |
Free |
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DJ Skills Development and Public Speaking Workshop |
(TBA) |
Free |
About Silicon Valley Future Stars Program
Silicon Valley Future Stars program is an integrated and innovative afterschool program that focuses on youth cultural awareness and educational enrichment programs that include career training in technology, broadcasting and performing arts. The program is operated by Silicon Valley African Productions, a non-profit San Jose based organization (Tax ID #: 65-1227602). It is a well known fact that teenagers do not like to be seen going into a homework centers for assistance, but, they love instant positive rewards, publicity, high paying jobs, and television/media spotlights. So we use this enrichment program as an academic/civic commitment incentive, and innovation outlet/spotlight for paving a brighter future for the participants. The Future Stars program is to open to all middle School and high school students in the Silicon Valley of California. Our office is located at 7050 Bret Harte Avenue in Almaden, San Jose. For more information on how to participate in Silicon Valley African Productions Programs, feel free to contact us Molly Uzoh by e-mail at molly.uzoh@svap.org or by phone at 408-649-5872. You can also reach Rufus White at rufus.white@svap.org or 408-930-3911.
PROGRAM
Silicon Valley Future Stars program is an integrated and innovative afterschool program that focuses on youth cultural awareness and educational enrichment programs that include career training in technology, broadcasting and performing arts. The program is operated by Silicon Valley African Productions (SVAP,) a non-profit San Jose based organization. So we use this enrichment program as an academic/civic commitment incentive, and innovation outlet/spotlight for paving a brighter future for the participants. The Future Stars program is to open to all middle and high school students in the Silicon Valley of California. However, the highest priority is given to the underserved, disadvantaged lower income, and lower achieving middle and high school students, in San Jose, who are at risk of dropping out of school.
The Future Stars program is made up of the general homework assistance and tutoring activities as well as educational enrichment programs in specialized tracks.
Compulsory General Activities/Homework Assistance And College Preparation
The general include Tutoring, College Preparation (PSAT/ACT/SAT and AP Test preparation, etc), Mentoring; Math, Science and Engineering Empowerment; Conferences and Workshops; Internship and Work Experience and Monitored Community Service (at least 5 hours a semester.) Every student is required to take PSAT or ACT or SAT every year.
The Specialized Economic Empowerment/Fun Tracks Include
- TRACK 1: Multimedia Production Skills Development
- TRACK 2: Computer and Technology Access and Skills Development
� TRACK 3: Job Readiness Development
� TRACK 4: Leadership and Entrepreneurial Skills Development
� TRACK 5: Visual and Performing arts Skills Development |