MISSION
SOSSI provides consultation, technical assistance, training, and program development to serve as a catalyst to transform and improve the workforce and community development.
VISION
SOSSI is a community of partners committed to youth and family success; one child one adult, one parent, one community at a time...
VALUES
SOSSI is made up of leaders who believe in integrity before excuses. We are committed to making a difference and improving the overall success of youth, families, adults, and their communities. We believe in:
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Supportive leadership
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Organized collaboration
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Strategic focus
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Systematic solutions
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Intentionality with integrity
APPROACH
Our multigenerational model is a holistic approach to dropout prevention and reconnecting youth with advocacy, engagement, and action that transforms and improves the quality of life for all participants. Using our COMPASS (COMmunity PArtners for Sustainable Success) Model, SOSSI has developed into a network of educators, industry professionals, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders working to positively impact and sustain communities.
Services increase the community's capacity to decrease the number of dropout students by increasing the following:
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Literacy Levels
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Opportunities for Success
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Academic Performance
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Financial Literacy
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School Attendance
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Workforce Readiness
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Graduation Rates
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Quality of Life
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Parent, Family & Community Engagement
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Computational Thinking & Computer Science Skills