Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
In 2014 Cookie Cart achieved these specific program activities:
•148 teens participated in 28,870 hours of hands-on work and classroom experience
•33 teens earned their National Career Readiness Certification
•10 teens completed training and earned their Food Safe Certifications
•Teens attended 137 Community Events that included: 23 Community Events,78 Sales Events, 2 Post-Secondary Education Tours, 24 Volunteer Events, and 9 Workplace Visits 9.
-73 teens completed 360 advanced work readiness program
-53 Students completed Customer Service Training
-71 Students completed Financial Literacy
Current Goals
-200 teens will participate in 30,000 hours of hands-on work and classroom experience
-90 will participate in customer service training
-90 teens will be exposed to financial literacy sessions
-90 teens will complete the 360 Degree program
-50 teens will work on achieving an industry skills certification
-Teens will participate in 110 community engagement activities
Community or Constituency Served
Low-income youth 15 to 18
Geographic Area Served
Youth in Cookie Cart's program can come from anywhere in Hennepin and Ramsey County, but a majority of 75% in 2014 lived in North Minneapolis.
