Implementation Timeline
12-Month Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-3)
| Month | Focus | Key Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Employer Partnership Development | 12 employer partners committed |
| 2 | Program Infrastructure | Portfolio platform operational |
| 3 | Teacher Mentor Preparation | 8 trained teacher mentors |
Phase 2: Launch (Months 4-6)
| Month | Focus | Key Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Student Recruitment | 150+ applications received |
| 5 | Team Formation | 8 teams of 12 students each |
| 6 | First Project Cycle | All teams working on employer projects |
Phase 3: Execution (Months 7-10)
| Month | Focus | Key Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 | First Project Completion | Deliverables to employers |
| 9 | First Portfolio Review | 96 students receive employer feedback |
| 10 | Second Project Cycle | New project briefs distributed |
Phase 4: Validation (Months 11-12)
| Month | Focus | Key Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Micro-Internship Placements | 24+ students in paid experiences |
| 12 | Year-End Assessment | AI-Ready Certificates issued, Year 2 planning |
Summary
Month: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Critical Path
Month 1 employer partnerships are the critical path item. Without committed employer partners providing real projects, the entire model fails.
Long-Term Vision
Our 12-month timeline is the launchpad for a scalable national model.
| Phase | Scope | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1: Pilot | El Segundo Unified | Proof of Concept. Validate the "SkaFld Trailhead" platform and curriculum with 96 students and 12 employers. |
| Year 2: Expansion | California (5-10 Districts) | Regional Network. Expand to diverse demographics across LA County and Silicon Valley. Integrate CTE funding streams. |
| Year 3: Scale | National Model | SaaS Platform. Open the platform to districts nationwide. "SkaFld Certified" becomes a recognized standard for entry-level hiring. |