Spark is the only youth empowerment program in the country that addresses the dropout crisis by re-engaging at-risk students through hands-on, individualized apprenticeships.

These workplace-based apprenticeships—in professions each student has identified as a “dream job”—are complemented by a leadership curriculum, workshops, and field trips. The Spark experience creates a powerful sense of relevance for students, while providing the skills and confidence necessary to find success in school and in life.

Spark offers this program to 7th and 8th grade students, through summer and after-school programs, in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.

 

Spark provides once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunities to youth in the Bay Area and Los Angeles - we invite you to become involved as a student, parent, volunteer or donor!

 

 

 

Jessica's Spark Story

During her summer apprenticeship, Jessica learned the arts of cooking and pastry-making with her Apprentice Teacher.