Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Educational Pathways Academy
Legal Name (if Different): Educational Pathways, Inc.
Also Known As: EPA
Mailing Address: 1351 Pine Street
City: Naples
State: FL
Postal Code: 34104
Main Phone: 239.289.3639
Main Fax: 239.289.3639
Organization Website: https://www.educationalpathwaysacademy.com
Employer ID Number: 35-2583681
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 24, 2025
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Art Career Education Studies
Project Description:

The ACES Program (Art Career Education Studies) at Educational Pathways Academy is designed to inform career paths, enable job readiness, and equip service to others. Recognizing the inherent strengths of students with language-based learning disabilities, this program strategically centers around the arts, aiming to utilize their exceptional creative abilities to cultivate entrepreneurship, business acumen, and skills applicable to various career paths.

The ACES program will provide purposeful experiential learning through high school curriculum that incorporates the principles of Business, Marketing, Sales, and Service. Students will have the opportunity to graduate with knowledge, skills, and experience in studies such as: Fabric Construction, Fashion Design, Jewelry Fabrication, Oil Painting, and Business Entrepreneurship, with expanded programs in development. Additionally, ACES aims to create experiences where students interface with the public outside of school in order to prepare them socially for the workforce.

Total Project Budget: $45,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $11,000 – committed

Project Duration: Academic year, recurring
Geographical Area Served: Collier County, Lee County, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: Grades 9-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Candace
Contact Last Name: Johnson
Contact Title: Director of Advancement
Contact Phone: 310.736.5786
Contact Email: johnson@educationalpathwaysacademy.com