Black, Educated, Successful, Thriving (B.E.S.T.) Young Male Enrichment Program

The time is now, the time is always to give your B.E.S.T.! ?? Tailored to the unique and cultural experiences of young, Black men, B.E.S.T. equips scholars with comprehensive tools and resources to succeed and thrive in life in real time. As a result, they have unbounded opportunities. ?? Join our #BestTribeofSupporters today help make an impact for generations to come: bestymep.org/donate ??

Make a donation, change a life! ?? B.E.S.T. x3 - B.E.S.T. has set a goal to TRIPLE its enrolled scholar size by January 2025! ?? With well-rounded programming, comprehensive resources, and a deep belief in their ability to achieve, our scholars have unbounded opportunities. We invite you to journey with us through a financial gift that ensures that the dreams of our scholars can be realized! ?? Join our #BestTribeofSupporters today: bestymep.org/donate?

What does it mean to be the B.E.S.T.??Tune in as James A. Cooper, founder & CEO, shares that answer!?You can catch the entire conversation here:?https://lnkd.in/guYUbc7F

Thank you for joining us yesterday evening to dive deeper into B.E.S.T’s work and unpack ways that you can support young, Black men thriving in education, career, and beyond! This work would not be possible without the deep belief and active support of the community. ?? We’re driven by our dedication to equity and excellence. The time is now to: ???? Remove barriers to access, opportunity, and success? ???? Push beyond the status quo & reductive narratives about Black men ???? Usher in a world where all Black men can, and do, thrive B.E.S.T.’s successful launch during the summer of 2024 is a testament to the necessity, and transformative nature, of this program. We invite you to make a donation today toward keeping this vibrant work moving forward: https://lnkd.in/gGegEB9m

Join us today from 6:00-7:15pm on Facebook live to learn how we do our B.E.S.T. to make our mission a reality!

B.E.S.T.’s goal isn’t just to survive - it’s to thrive, to break barriers, and rewrite the narrative of possibility. Join us on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:00- 7:15 pm to learn how we make our mission a reality: https://lnkd.in/gsEHQ-3B

Becoming the B.E.S.T requires well-informed practices. Our holistic approach encompasses academic support (workshops and tutoring), life skills training, mentorship opportunities, career exploration and readiness, college preparation, health and wellbeing initiatives, and financial literacy and wealth development. These components are meticulously designed to instill confidence, foster a growth mindset, and prepare participants to overcome the academic, professional, and social challenges of adulthood. Here’s how you can help keep these B.E.S.T. practices in perpetual motion: https://lnkd.in/gGegEB9m

Being the B.E.S.T. requires intention, commitment, and dedication. You’re cordially invited to learn how - and why - B.E.S.T. Young Male Enrichment Program supports its scholars in college, career, and beyond. Join us on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:00- 7:15 for an engaging session with B.E.S.T.’s Founder & CEO, James A. Cooper. Bring your curiosity and questions!

When it comes to Black men, the sky is (not) the limit. At B.E.S.T., we are committed to see Black men not just survive — but thrive. Established in 2024, the Black, Educated, Successful, Thriving (B.E.S.T.) Young Male Enrichment Program is committed to transforming the lives of Black men in education, career, and beyond. Leveraging an asset-based approach and social cognitive career theory, B.E.S.T. proactively equips participants with vital resources to unlock their full potential while navigating and mitigating barriers to college and career success. Our team is driven by our dedication to equity and excellence and invite you to join our journey by giving your B.E.S.T. Stay tuned this month for ways to learn about our work and how you can lean in to make an incredible impact.

The B.E.S.T. history made - signing of the charter! August 3, 2024 - Celebration speech excerpt from B.E.S.T. Founder and CEO, James Cooper - “In reflecting on the significance of this summer and each of you, what kept crossing my mind was the word first. The definition of first is ‘coming before all others in time or order’. I thank you all for choosing to be the first B.E.S.T. scholars. As the mighty eight, you all will go down in history as the pioneers and chartering scholars of Black Educated Successful Thriving Young Male Enrichment Program, B.E.S.T.” Congratulations and thank you to the B.E.S.T. founding scholars (The Mighty Eight) for leading a path for others to come: Leevy Barron Devano Bethel Donnell Ellis Darwin Embery Elijah Gray Anthony Jerrick Jalen Leibel Whitney Young #Black #Educated #Successful #Thriving #bestymep #bestscholar #DoYourBEST #graduation #FutureLeaders