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The
Need
- Missouri
high-school dropouts totaled 17,711 in 2005
- The
unemployment rate of thes dropouts was 20.19% as compared
to high school graduates at 4.4%
- This
one year of dropouts will cost the state $71 million over
the course of their live
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Wyman's
Mission
To enable teens from economically disadvantaged
circumstances to lead successful lives and build strong communities |
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The
Results
Teens enrolled in Wyman's Teen Outreach Program
(TOP) and Teen Leadership Program (TLP) show outstanding Results:
- 100%
of the 2007 class graduated frohigh school on time and enrolled
in college or trade school in the fall.
- 100%
of TOP teensparticpated in community service in 2006
- TLP
teens logged a total of 4,847 volunteer hours in 2006
- Teens
report high levels of guidance and emotional support from
staff
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