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December 18, 2008 in Voices

Grant helps students explore business

Tincan partnering with Rogers on e-commerce project
Pia Hallenberg Staff writer
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Tincan e-commerce curriculum teacher Brian Sniffen works with Rogers High School students Mathew West, left, and Donovan Sevier on a business plan.
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When AT&T began divvying up $12 million in competitive High School Success grants aimed at student retention and work force preparedness, $35,000 was earmarked for Spokane.

Tincan, a local nonprofit that uses interactive media and technology to further education and community development, received the $35,000 grant to fund a trial program at Rogers High School.

The e-commerce project focuses on ninth-grade boys identified as a high dropout risk. Students will meet twice weekly after school to identify a business they are interested in and that benefits the community.

Paired with a business mentor, they will develop their own business plan, …

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