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1. Jack 1 Technical Institute

   Jack 1 Technical Institute is founded on stimulating inventive and creative minds through the use of modern technology.
   Jack 1 Technical Institute will provide numerous programs that will benefit youth not only with the discovery of fascinating
   graphics and designs, but also how to efficiently apply these applications to everyday life.

   • Early Bird College: This program will provide students with a jumpstart into the Technical
     Field by providing collegiate level classes from participating Universities or Community colleges to
     earn credit towards a Certificate and/or credits that can be transferrable to any accredited University.

   • Computer Training I: This program will develop and provide our students with the most up to date
     training with all Microsoft Applications that include Spreadsheets, Word Processing, PowerPoint, and
     Desktop Publisher. Jack 1 Institute students will be able to manipulate these programs successfully
     and utilize their effectiveness in modern day life.

   • Design and Graphics Training: This savvy program will inspire creativity through the world of
     technology. Jack 1 Institute will educate our students with use of software such as Stagecast and
     WebBuilder to give our students a unique balance of philanthropy and top notch technology.

2. Back II The Basics Initiative

   The Jack 1 Foundation Back II the Basics Initiative takes education to a stellar level through
   preventive strategies that promotes Service Learning, Mentor and Tutoring, and Out of School enhancement.
   The Back II the Basics Initiative will provide students with programs that will nurture the lifelong love of knowledge in students.

   • Operation Reach Out: This preventive program will continuously address the need to reach out
     to PAISD students whom have not either returned to school or have low school attendance. Through Operation
     Reach Out students will be able to enroll in school and be provided with community resources that will
     address issues or uncontrollable circumstances. Operation Reach Out will be the umbrella to school supply
     drives, Family Night Out, Jack 1 Scholarships, and a host of other community service strategies to promote
     Service Learning.

   • Operation Teach: This program will provide dynamic tutoring on a whole new level. With the use of
     most up to date educational tools, cooperative learning techniques, and educational strategies students
     will be motivated to improve grades, TAKS scores, ACT scores, and SAT scores. Operation Teach will be
     geared towards educational achievement of students at any level.

3. Lights- Camera- Action

   The Jack 1 Foundation Lights-Camera-Action will specialize in contributing to the artistic and originality side of their
   students. Lights-Camera-Action will provide an outlet with the use of Fine Arts. Students will learn techniques to make it
   in the professional arts world and make contributions into the development of their own craft.

   
   

   • Dance Conservatory: The Dance program will focus on three major types of dance Ballet, Jazz, and
     Hip Hop. Each dance genre will have a basic technique class and different levels of difficulty.

   • Theatre Arts: The Theatre program will focus on ensemble work, playwrights, and technical behind the
     scenes work. The focus of this program is to bring the traditions of Theatre and Acting to a true understanding
     for the student and develop their craft.

   • EC Activities: Where would the Jack 1 Foundation be without their Extra-Curricular activities? This
     program is where students focus on sharpening particular crafts such as Baseball, Basketball, and Cheerleading.
     This program will offer one–on-one sessions as well as group activities with Teachers who specialize in the
     craft of their choice.

1. Jack 1 Technical Institute:

   Jack 1 Technical Institute is founded on stimulating inventive and creative minds through the use of modern technology.
   The Jack 1 Technical Institute will also cater to adults with programs that will not only help them rediscover the love
   of knowledge, but also aid in the advancement of their quality of life.

   • Continuing Education Services: This service encourages the development and provision of high quality adult education
     and literacy services. With a dynamic collaboration with Lamar University adults will have easier access to collegiate level
     courses that will apply to a degree or certificate with participating Universities or Community colleges. The Jack 1
     Foundation Continuing Education Service will also be the umbrella to GED certification and address learning disabilities
     with Adult literacy.

   • Computer Training II: This Computer Training II will develop and provide Adults with the most up to date training
     with all Microsoft Applications that include Spreadsheets, Word Processing, PowerPoint, and Desktop Publisher. Adults
     participating will be able to manipulate these programs successfully and utilize their effectiveness in modern day life
     for better skills and job placement. Design and Graphic training will also be housed under Computer Training II.

2. Development and Outreach Initiative:

   The Jack 1 Foundation Development and Outreach Initiative will address Adult education at a stellar level with preventive
   strategies that promotes self improvement and higher education. The Jack 1 Foundation Development and Outreach Initiative
   will also provide Adults with Career service opportunities and Community services to better serve our clients for whatever
   circumstances that may prevail.

   • Career Development Program: The main goal of the Career Development program will be to assist and motivate our
     clients with job placement opportunities. The Career Development program will provide numerous workshops that deal with
     resumes, interviewing skills, business ethics, and a host of other issues that are pertinent in maintaining and building
     a successful career.

   • Community Outreach Program: The Community Outreach program will diligently focus only on providing services to
     aid in the empowerment of our clients. The Community Outreach program will provide information and assistance to clients
     that deal with “Real Life” issues such as Childcare, Medicaid/Insurance, Food/ TANF, Homelessness, etc.

• Summer Lunch Program for Kids-Each summer Jack Gives Back Food Pantry offers a
  10-week program offering free lunch for school-aged kids on summer break.

• Assistance applying for TANF and other Government Aid-We provide prescreening
  for Food Stamps eligibility and application assistance. Clients can expect
  confidentiality and one-on-one attention. We do NOT provide Food Stamps. We facilitate
  and assist in the application process.

• Food Rescue Program-Jack Gives Back Food Pantry partners with local grocers,
  farmers, markets, and caterers to rescue food that would otherwise have gone to waste.
  The rescued items are distributed through the food pantry.

The Hurricane Ike Weatherization Program enables low-income families affected by Hurricane Ike to permanently
reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient in the aftermath of the storm. Over the
last few months, the Jack 1 Foundation Hurricane Ike Weatherization Program has provided weatherization services
to low-income families. The foundation is now assisting families and individuals that have experienced hardships
with their energy savings after the Hurricane.