ABOUT BOSS TM

What started as a 1-day event at Super Bowls 43-50, and beta tested through summer camps in Los Angeles and Hayward, CA, has evolved into a yearround, multi-year “process” that is increasing the number of Southern CA boys, especially those of color and/or from under-resourced communities and schools, who attain proficiency in the core content areas; take Algebra as 8th graders; achieve proficient/advanced status in reading and math by the end of the 8th grade; are high school ready entering 9th grade; college ready entering 12th grade; and ultimately positioned and prepared to pursue success in any industry and every profession with an emphasis on STEAM, critical thinking/writing and related fields.

BOSS™ has grown from a few participants eager to make a change in their lives and plan a future they can believe in to over 175 (and counting) who believe in our committed-tosuccess “process” and have committed to do what it takes to move from poor to fair (we don’t cherry pick students), from fair to good, and from good to great in school, at home and in the community through programming delivered from the campus of Long Beach State University.

In order to be “BOSS™” and increase ones chances for achieving success in life, mastery of the six (6) BOSS Pillars (Economic, Emotional, Mental, Physical, Social, Spiritual) is absolutely essential and critical when taking action, tackling challenges and moving forward