The Young Men of Excellence Program led by 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. Our 2021-2022 Information Session will be Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 10:00AM until 11:30AM on Zoom. To register for the Information Session, click here.
The Young Men of Excellence Program is a FREE college readiness and career exploration program designed to motivate and guide boys of color, grades 6 through 12, to explore their interests and passions. Our program works with each student to build confidence and skills, develop a plan to pursue the career of their dream and close the opportunity and workforce readiness gaps to expand career pathways and economic opportunities.
We prepare boys of color to excel academically, graduate high school and persist through college and lead change in the workforce and community.
The Program was featured in the Campus Echo Online, NCCU alumnus creates program to mentor young African-American boys in Durham, click here.
Due to the coronavirus, the Program has shifted to virtual College & Career Academy as follows:
- Career Competency Workshops on the first and third Saturdays from 10:00am until 12 Noon on Zoom
- Academic Tutorial Sessions on the second and fourth Saturdays from 10:00am until 12 Noon on Zoom.
- Career Conversations on the second and fourth Thursday from 6:00pm until 7:00pm on Zoom.
Career Competency Workshops and Career Conversations are mandatory.
Tutorial Sessions are mandatory for students with a grade point average and/or any class grade below, “C”.
Students are expected to remain in the program through middle and high school and transition to the Career Pathway Program once enrolled in a trade program, community college or university.
The students are supported by Career Prep Coaches and College Prep Coaches.
- Career Prep Coach works with students to research and explore career options to make informed decisions to identify their career goals and maximize their academic success, graduate high school, and enroll and thrive in college to achieve their career ambitions.
- College Prep Coach provides academic guidance, and support to students to build the confidence and gain the skills necessary for academic success through high school graduation and enrollment in college.
The Program consists of the following activities:
- College & Career Planning provides resources, support and strategies to help students explore options, develop a plan for the education and career, determine their path and acquire the education, skills, and attitude needed to succeed in college and career.
- College & Career Academy consists of Career Competency Workshops, Tutorial Sessions and Career Conversations.
- Career Competency Workshops facilitate the attachment and demonstration of key career readiness skills such as leadership development, professionalism, financial literacy, teamwork/collaboration, career management, critical thinking/problem solving, college & career exploration and other relevant life skills for college and career success.
- Academic Tutorial Sessions help students with strategies, homework, projects and/or subject-matter concepts to facilitate clarity, understanding and retention for academic success.
- Career Conversations are interactive and engaging dialogue with professional men of color in diverse professions to share what it takes to prepare for a specific career and strategies on the education, skills, experiences, and network necessary for career planning, development, and management decision-making.
- College Information Sessions & Tours to learn about academic programs, cost of attendance, campus life and the admission review process.
- Company Site Visits to expose students to the workplace to learn about a company and its industry, observe employees in their normal work routines, ask questions of employees, and observe the equipment and technology they use daily while highlighting the core skills and knowledge they apply in their jobs and gain first-hand knowledge about the day-to-day duties and responsibilities of a specific job.
- Job Shadowing & Internships on the job learning that allows students to follow and observe professionals as they work to gain a better understanding of a particular career and opportunity for career exploration and development to learn new skills and gain practical work experience in a career of interest.
- Public Service Initiatives to conduct services to benefit others and/or the community.
- Projects & Competitions such as individual and group assignments to demonstrate career readiness competencies and learning objectives from Career Competency Workshops,
- Scholarships available to graduating seniors to support education based on participation after one year in the Program.
- Career Compensation is monetary incentives students earn for demonstrating career readiness skills from workshops in competitions, contests, Kahoot quizzes and other assignments which are paid at the annual Celebration of Excellence Awards Ceremony in June. Students must attend at least 85% of sessions to redeem the full amount of Career Compensation earned.
If a parent is interested in enrolling their son(s) in the Program, the parent must complete the Interest Form, click here. Upon completion of the Interest Form, we schedule a time to discuss the Program, Commitment Agreement and answer any questions the parent may have to ensure the Program is a fit for their son(s).
If you have any questions or require additional information, email ymoe@
About the Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc.
The Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization which provides a continuum of programs, service, and mentorship to facilitate academic, leadership and professional development to prepare boys and young men of color to succeed in the competitive workforce. Our mission is to engage, educate, equip and empower boys and young men of color with the strategies they need to secure socioeconomic success by delivering innovative leadership and professional development programs for college and career readiness, facilitating connection with professional opportunities to become high-results leaders in corporations, government, nonprofits and entrepreneurial ventures and transforming academic policies and practices. For more information, visit, www.
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In Commitment of Service to Boys & Young Men of Color,
DeWarren K. Langley, jd, mpa, mhfa
Visionary & Executive Director
Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 25138, Durham, North Carolina 27702
dlangley@
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M: (919) 937-2115
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