Young Men Of Excellence Program For Boys Of Color Now Accepting Applications
Durham, NC – The Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc., in partnership with North Carolina Central University School of Law is accepting applications for boys of color in grades 6 through 12 for the Young Men of Excellence Program. The 2020-2021 Kick-Off will be virtual through Zoom on Saturday, September 19, 2020, from 10:00 am until 11:30 am. The College and Career Academy will be held the first and third Saturdays each month virtually through Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Young Men of Excellence Program is a FREE college readiness and career preparation program designed to motivate and guide boys of color, grades 6 through 12, to acquire the skills, knowledge, experiences, and network to ensure success in all areas of life. The program includes academic support, college access and persistence services, leadership development, and career exploration.
According to the press release, the Program will provide longitudinal guidance and support to boys of color to make informed choices about their education to acquire the skills, knowledge, and experience to prepare them for their career pathway. Empowering and transforming the lives of boys and young men of color to position them for long-term competitive advantage in the classroom and workplace to facilitate socio-economic change or there is the risk of them opting for alternatives such as gangs and drugs.
Activities of the program will include college prep coaches, career prep coaches, College & Career Academy, tutorial and academic assistance sessions, career conversations, business, law and STEM competitions, community service projects, civic engagement, job shadowing & internships, and scholarships.
“The lifeline of humanity is predicated on the success of future generations. Our work at the foundation to develop students of color academically, professionally, and interpersonally with the necessary skills for success, in our ever-evolving world, is a testament to our dedication to that future,” said Brayndon Stafford, Director of Programs & Operations of the Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc.
To register for the Kick-Off, CLICK HERE.
About the Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc.
The Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc., is an academic, leadership, and professional development 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization which provides a continuum of programs, service, and mentorship to educate, engage, empower and equip boys and young men of color with the strategies they need to secure socioeconomic success by transforming academic policies and connecting them with professional opportunities to become high-results leaders in corporations, government, nonprofits, and entrepreneurial ventures. The Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc. works to remedy implicit bias, systemic oppression, and barriers to equity and inclusion to ensure all young men of color have equal opportunity to lead successful and meaningful lives. The Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc. partners with colleges, universities, and organizations to shift mindsets and practices, and implement proactive research and evidence-based strategies to counteract inequities and foster academic and professional success for boys and young men of color. For more information, visit, www.CharlesHamiltonHoustonFoundation.org.
About North Carolina Central University School of Law
North Carolina Central University School of Law was founded to provide opportunities for African Americans to become lawyers. Embracing their heritage, their mission is to provide high quality, personalized, practice-oriented, and affordable legal education to historically underrepresented students from diverse backgrounds in order to increase diversity in the legal profession. North Carolina Central University School of Law empowers all of their graduates to become highly competent and socially responsible lawyers and leaders committed to public service and to meeting the needs of underserved communities. In fulfilling their mission, they will help create a more just society. For more information, visit, law.nccu.edu.
