Mission

The mission of BLSC is to promote equity in education for all students regardless of their socioeconomic status. As a college-prep and career-prep Center we help students attain higher education degrees and transition into careers through acquiring job skills and credentials. “A credential is an asset, a tangible and trusted way to show employers the qualifications that a job candidate holds. Without a credential, students may not gain the economic advantage they were seeking by participating in a workforce training program” (Lumina Foundation).

Vision

To ensure that students get access to a global education that will give them a competitive advantage in getting into the best institutions of higher education, and equip them with the job skills needed to adapt to a dynamic workforce.

Philosophy

BLSC is founded on the philosophy that students are college- and work-force ready when they are placed in a holistically nurturing environment that provides exposure to emerging technologies, corporate experience, extracurricular programs, mentors, and personalized learning and relationships.

GOALS

  • Create and implement the College-prep and Career-prep Training programs for students in grades 6-12 by ensuring success in the following areas: college-going culture, college and career readiness, college affordability, college completion, and career placement.

  • Create the framework to provide four years of college and career counseling to every high school student and support schools to ensure our academic and career-prep models aligns to the rigor of college admissions processes and career-placement interviews.. 

  • Work with parents and students on enrichment and summer opportunities, college admission management, college advising and financial aid application processes, matriculation and transition to postsecondary school and careers.

  • Ensure 100% college acceptance and matriculation among graduates. 

  • Establish the vision for the pathway and support for every student to excel in the selective post-secondary school and career of their choice.