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ACCESSION NO: 0230453 [Full Record]
PROJ NO: LAX-AUGUSTINE AGENCY: NIFA LA.X
PROJ TYPE: OTHER GRANTS PROJ STATUS: TERMINATED
CONTRACT/GRANT/AGREEMENT NO: 2012-38821-20172 PROPOSAL NO: 2012-02597
START: 01 SEP 2012 TERM: 31 AUG 2015 FY: 2015
GRANT AMT: $243,979 GRANT YR: 2012
AWARD TOTAL: $243,979
INITIAL AWARD YEAR: 2012
INVESTIGATOR: Augustine, Z. N.
PERFORMING INSTITUTION:
SOUTHERN UNIV
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70813
ACADEMY FOR THE ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY: The Academy for the Academic Enhancement of High School Students in the Food and Agricultural Sciences will involve 20 high school juniors over two (2) years. The overall goal of this project is to cultivate life skills and build character in youth while equipping them with the tools necessary to make better life and career choices. Phase I is a 5 week residential program and during Phase II the participants will work for eight weeks with sponsoring USDA agencies. The experiences and exposure will prepare the youth to successfully matriculate in a four year university, attend a community or technical college or assume entry level positions in the job sector. Overall this project will increased numbers of students entering food and agricultural sciences and provide a better prepared workforce for USDA and other employers.
OBJECTIVES: The specific objectives of the proposal are to: 1.Enhance knowledge and application of standardized test taking skills through instruction in CORE subjects and the humanities; 2.Enhance awareness of the food and agricultural sciences through short courses and experiential learning activities; 3. Increase the leadership and decision-making skills by promoting volunteerism; and 4. Provide career development experiences and opportunities for students by working in professional settings.
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