Applying Academics

Advancing Socioeconomics

So what exactly is SLAM?Innovative Educational Employment of

Professional & Passionate Students

Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Leaders

Springfield MassachusettsPrototype Community

♦ 36% households not in Labor Force

Springfield’s drop-out rate is above the

state average by more than 400%!

Challenges to Overcome

♦ High School Drop-Out Rate in 10-11

was 10.5%, up from 9.6% in 09-10

♦ The Average Drop-Out rate in Mass.

is 2.3%

♦ 46% High School Drop-out rate for

Minorities

“At a time when our economy is struggling and summer jobs are scarce, this program should serve as a model for what our city can accomplish when our business leaders, educators, and elected officials put our heads together and focus on a common goal,”

- Mayor Dominic Sarno

Analytics Used

Vital Corporate metrics are embedded in the company’s Projects – which include…

• Location

• Partnerships

• Overall Tonnage

• Potential Value &

Quantity of

Commodity in

overall Tonnage

Stock Info

Corporation Info

Automated Grade

Project 1Concordia

Project 2Mt. Todd

• Commodity Mined

• Grade of Commodity

• Access & Infrastructure

Student PresentationsLeadership Development & Training

Introduction to Global Economy

Enhanced Geopolitical

Understanding

Defend Decisions in Formal

Presentations

Total Program Cost

= $200,000Total Annual Cost

Cost of The Magic

“This is what I want to do as a profession now… Before this summer, I didn’t know any of this existed. Now becoming a stock analyst is an obtainable career.”

- Alexander Santiago, 17, Senior at Springfield’s High School of

Science & Technology

• 20 Student Research Analysts @ $12/HR

• Industry Specialist

• Facility/Facilities

• Program Coordinator

• Other Costs

Additional Administrative & Development Expense

$100,000

$15,000

$150,000

$15,000

$10,000

$10,000

$50,000

Community Impact

- State Sen. Gale Candaras (D-Wilbraham)

"There is no substitute for hard work and integrity. And if you demonstrate that, which you clearly have, there are great people in this country who will invest in young people like you,"

“You learned much about the business community, including how to interact and socialize, how to dress for success, how to conduct research and put in long hours, and more importantly, how to make the tough decisions and come together and work as a group” - State Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield)

… it all starts with an essay…

SLAM

Entrepreneurs

Students

The Structure of SLAM

Corporate Partners

Communities

SLAM

Entrepreneurs

Students

The Structure of SLAM

Corporate Partners

Communities

Program Performance

“Most of my friends got paid only like $8/hr to labor in the sun all day. I got $12/hr learning about the stock market. That’s a 50% pay increase for me and like we all learned… it’s all about the percentages.”

- Franklin Webb, 17, Sr.Springfield’s High School of Science and Technology

“The experience I received this summer gives me the exposure I need to be confident competing for the nation’s top finance internships.”

- Peter Helali, 21, Jr. Cornell University

Dow Jones SLAM Student Portfolio TSXV Index

SUMMER

WINTER

SPRING

Plans for 2011-2012

• Secure Charitable Support

• Recruit

SUMMER 2012

SLAM

LAUNCHES

FINANCIAL

LITERACY

INTERNSHIP• Organize Volunteer/Research work for Fall/Spring

• Finalize Springfield Summer 2012 Program

• Conclude fundraising

• Prepare Summer 2012 Summer SLAM Program

• Collect Financial Pledges

• Finalize Organizational Status

• Write SLAM Templates for future communities

• Goal: SLAM Program in Springfield for Summer 2012

How You Can HelpInvest in the Lives of Ambitious & Passionate Students ••

Current Financial Commitments are pledges

Platinum $20,000-$25,000

Gold $10,000-$19,999

Silver $5,000 - $9,999

Bronze $1,000-$4,999

2012 SLAM 10 Week Summer Internship

Where Does My Money Go?

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