BOSS – Business of Student Success
We equip BIPOC youth, especially economically disadvantaged and boys of color with the tools and skills to succeed in all aspects of their lives.
BOSS™ (Business Of Student Success) instills a mindset within our boys that advances both individual excellence and team mastery. The BOSS values are embedded in all that we do, fostering our boys’ intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being.
We leverage our BOSS Pillars and the power of timeless success principles to inspire the pursuit of greatness in schools, at home, and in the community. With an emphasis on STEAM learning and the essential sharpening of critical thinking skills, we challenge our boys to excel professionally as well-rounded scholars, so they are prepared and confident to shine in any career they choose.
Six Pillars of Boss
Mentally BOSS
Be coachable & teachable
Observe 4 learning stages
Strive for mastery
Self-care and awareness
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Emotionally BOSS
Become comfortable being uncomfortable
Openness to feelings and values
Stay true to you
Set boundaries
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Socially BOSS
Build connections
Operate with integrity
Strengthen your voice
Step outside comfort zone
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Physically BOSS
Balance diet & exercise
Organize your time
Strengthen mind & body
Set personal goals
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Economically BOSS
Spiritually BOSS
Believe in possibilities
Observe ethical decisions
Stay aligned
Servant leadership
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Resources are what dictate how successful kids are likely to be in the future
Resources are what dictate how successful kids are likely to be in the future
Unfortunately, scholars lack the basic resources needed to reach the same success as more “advantaged” households.We leverage our BOSS Pillars and the power of timeless success principles to inspire the pursuit of greatness in schools, at home, and in the community. With an emphasis on STEAM learning and the essential sharpening of critical thinking skills, we challenge our boys to excel professionally as well-rounded scholars, so they are prepared and confident to shine in any career they choose.
BOSS includes:
- Annual summer camp including STEAM project work, Math Madness competition, critical reading/argumentative writing and career pathway field trips and activities.
- Year-round and multi-year academic enrichment and support.
- Real-world experiences aligned with Consulting, Engineering, Global Trade, Law, Media, Medicine, and Technology career pathways.
- Opportunities for advocacy and service to build on leadership and team building skills.
What We Do
Inspire
Our boys and young men have endless possibilities within them. BOSS inspires their passion, courage, and confidence to skillfully transcend any limitations placed by given realities or internal doubts. BOSS supports their interests, fuels their dreams, and celebrates their pursuit of greatness.
Equip
Life is very rarely a straight and even path. Through the BOSS program, our boys and young men develop the necessary skill sets, mindsets, and resources to navigate life’s most difficult twists and turns.
Empower
Empowering our boys to soar and step forward bravely into the unknown, being guided more by imagination than memory, and ultimately, to reach beyond their fears and failures in all areas.
We’re Committed to Helping Our Kids
Scholars live in a society where they are too often confronted with the violence of poverty and the reality of systemic racism. BOSS preparation accounts for the increased challenges our boys and young men may face. We strive to infuse their lives with an abundance of resources to support them in navigating life’s obstacle courses with trust in themselves, belief in their abilities, and a self-awareness that is key to their decision-making.
Over 5,000
Kids Impacted
5
Year Academic Out-Performance
52
Events Completed
What Our BOSS Kids Are Saying
What Our BOSS Parents Are Saying
Our Boss Leadership Team
Our Board is Composed of People Committed to Helping Kids in Our Community
Do Your Part to Help and Impact the Youth
They say the future is written by the young. They’re the ones who will make life changing decisions, facilitate major change, and lead the world into new heights — with the proper tools and opportunities. Unfortunately, too many scholars still grapple with issues that prevent them from reaching their personal and collective potential.
You can be the difference that helps change that for good! Invest in our scholars and give them a fighting chance to lead the world tomorrow.
Latest News
Meet & Greet January 2025
On January 6, 2025, we brought together BOSS academic coaches, BOSS alumni, Cal State Long Beach College of Engineering students and students from local colleges and universities to learn from professionals representing civic engagement,...
Long Beach Gives 2024
We are thrilled to have raised over $90,000 through our Long Beach Gives fundraiser! With the gifts made, we will be able to continue providing resources and support to ensure that all of our BOSS scholars move from passenger to driver in their...
Kindness 2024: BOSS nonprofit inspires Long Beach’s next generation of young Black, Brown boys
Everett Glenn knew since middle school that the road to success included hard work, discipline and focus. But during that time, his life was also transformed because of his strong support system, which invested in him from a young age to instill...