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Minding Our Business Xtreme (MOB Xtreme)

What is MOB Xtreme?
The MOB Extreme program is specifically designed to promote positive developmental outcomes among Emily Fisher Charter School’s higher-at-risk students.  The program will cater to 12 male students of African American or Latino background, ages 14-18, and living in poverty.

This program hopes to achieve:

  • Improved academic achievement in school.
  • Employment through running businesses.
  • Increased number of students going to college or pursuing additional vocational training.
  • Increased students’ attachment to mentors.
  • Increased students’ interest in owning their own business.

Students in the program will participate in:
Entrepreneurship training – designed to provide opportunities for gainful employment and for development of important work/life skills.
Academic Tutoring/Mentoring – designed to improve the students studying, reading, writing, and mathematical skills.

In the MOB Extreme program Bonner Leaders will:

  • Work as the academic mentors/tutors 10 hours a week.
  • Attend the entrepreneurship class.
  • Help students prepare and present their business plans.
  • Attend structured group outings and field trips every two weeks.
  • Attend the Xtreme MOB Mentors Training Conference, September, 8th to the 11th

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm