The El Cajon Project, Inc. is for students willing to re-dedicate themselves to laying the foundation for the opportunity for an even more successful life. Closed doors to opportunity can now be opened to successful entrance intro the community.
The El Cajon Project, Inc. can help schools achieve:
- Lower dropout rates
- Higher graduation rates
- Students becoming positive role models for peers
- Fewer student disciplinary problems
Through confidence- building, hands-on work experience in the Bay Area’s finest kitchens, students can transfer their newly discovered self-esteem and enthusiasm for learning to their academics.
El Cajon Project, Inc. teaches students good personal skills, including:
- Communications Skills
- Sense of Responsibility
- Good Work Ethic
- Customer Service Skills
- Accountability
El Cajon students conduct themselves like the positive young adults that they are, and they share those positive leadership skills with their friends and peers.
Participating School Districts and Schools (2004-2005)
Fremont Union High School District
- Cupertino High School
- Lynbrook High School
- Fremont High School
- Homestead High School
Los Gatos – Saratoga Union High School District
- Los Gatos High School
Mountain View - Los Altos Union High School District
- Los Altos High School
- Mountain View High School
Morgan Hill Unified School District
- Live Oak High School
Palo Alto Unified School District
- Palo Alto High School
San Francisco Unified School District
- Ida B. Wells High School
- Thurgood Marshall Academic High School