"Educational Outcomes (EO) will address depressed social conditions within disadvantaged populations in the United States and abroad. We will concentrate on positive community building projects in cooperation, when feasible and possible, with government and local civic organizations. Particular focus will be given to the realization of client educational goals, mitigation of hunger, and poverty reduction strategies. Education is the cornerstone of a balanced and fulfilled life. It is, we believe, one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century. When the lack of educational opportunities is combined with the injuries of hunger and poverty a person becomes disengaged from normal growth processes and faces high risks of negative life outcomes. EO will be a source for positive growth strategies, and will supply resources for clients working to achieve the fulfillment of life goals".
Educational issues:
- English as a Second Language (ESL) training,
- GED courses
- Upgrade existing technology options; computers, printers, software, etc.
- Provision of tutoring materials, textbooks and educational classroom supplies
- Career planning
Poverty: (Tied closely to educational projects)
Job placement assistance
Basic skills training
Immediate Needs:
Strategy: Institute a public relations initiative to make the community at large aware of opportunities available to take part in programs on offer from EO.
Action: Through social media, local community organizations, churches, and government offices notify the public of EO and their programs.
Strategy: To integrate current community resources to promote and administer EO initiatives.
Action: Contact charitable donors to develop a literacy and education program for deployment locally and in overseas settings.
Funding:
Educational Outcomes exists as a 501c3 charitable organization. This allows funding options including grants from both public and private sources, donations in kind, and private and corporate sponsors.
Educational Outcomes is a grassroots 501c3. It was founded and is administered by families united in the cause of making a positive difference in the world. All administrative functions are carried out pro bono. Donors can rest assured that not less than 95% of any donation goes directly to EO project recipients. The remaining money covers costs like website maintenance, communications, shipping, and publicity initiatives.
Structure:
Executive Director: Gary Audas Jr. MEd, MPA
Advisory Board:
Dr. Kenneth Hendrickson PhD
Kerrie Hendrickson
Sandra Audas MBA
Gary then told the group about his efforts to help the refrugees of the Syrian War and his goal to take his company internationally in the near future. In fact, Gary plans on going back to Instanbul, Turkey for two months toward the end of this year to do just that.
Gary's company is currently the Education Services Provider for Conroe's Social Services program where Gary works to help the homeless get back on their feet though educational help whereby his students get a GED and if possible, a college degree. Last year, out of 52 homeless people he tried to help, 13 passed their GED exams and are on their way to gainful employment as a result. This is part of his GED Prep Course that has a 4 step program for the students:
- Learning how to prepare for the GED Program.
- Preparing for the 4 courses covered in the exam.
- Take and pass a pre-test and at the end of the course take a practice test.
- Register at GED.com after passing the practice test.
