Originally used by gamers to describe their ascent from within a video game’s challenges, “level up” has become a term to mean raising one’s game, changing the way one thinks, applying knowledge, advancing, or changing one’s station in life. Our goal is for all participants to level up to college with the knowledge and skills […]
The Boys Hope Girls Hope Excellence Awards recognize the achievements of individuals and organizations which that demonstrate and support hope and success for their colleagues, affiliates, communities, our scholars, and the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network. Each year, the awards are presented at a special dinner during the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network Leadership Gathering. […]
The leadership, generous support, and unwavering dedication of Mike de Graffenried During the Reunite Hope EXTENDED Leadership Gathering, on March 30th, Boys Hope Girls Hope will celebrate our 2021/2022 Excellence Awards honorees. Mike de Graffenried will receive our prestigious VATTEROTT AWARD! Named for its inaugural recipient John Vatterott, this award celebrates the legacy and impact […]
One of the most amazing things about Boys Hope Girls Hope is the network of people who surround our scholars. Each comes with their own unique background, gifts, talents, and passions. All are unified by a mission to nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.
Congratulations Boys Hope Girls Hope Class of 2021 on your graduation from college! What an outstanding achievement! You have accomplished reaching such an important milestone in your life, and the team at Boys Hope Girls Hope is thrilled to be on this journey with you. As a Network-wide team, we celebrate your graduation and the […]
Affiliate board members, Janis van Meerveld, New Orleans and Deborah Perkins, Northeastern Ohio, are initiating the launch of a Boys Hope Girls Hope Book Club with the support of the Network Headquarters team. This will be open to all team members, board members, volunteers, scholars, collegians and alumni. The first book discussed will be “Caste” by Isabel […]
All Boys Hope Girls Hope community members (scholars, collegians, team and board) are invited to an educational session in honor of our first year making Juneteenth an official Boys Hope Girls Hope holiday. The session will be led by Dr. Robert W. Simmons III, Chief of Innovation and Research at District of Columbia Public Schools, […]
Join us for Boys Hope Girls Hope’s 3rd Annual Edward Jones Collegiate Prep Networking Event, which will take place virtually from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CT on Tuesday, June 22. The networking event is part of Boys Hope Girls Hope’s 2021 Collegiate Prep Week, Beyond All Limits. Collegiate Prep is an annual capstone experience […]
Dwayne grew up in East Baltimore, Maryland with his parents as the second oldest child of five. Education was always a priority for his mother, so when the headmaster of his school recommended him for Boys Hope Girls Hope at age 11, the family said yes. Just as Dwayne was moving into the residence, his […]
Among the first things one notices about Alejandra is her bright and engaging personality. This fun and sociable collegian is a senior at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, majoring in international business and minoring in global and women’s studies. A West Coast girl, she selected a college across the country to intentionally navigate a […]
Boys Hope Girls Hope’s annual leadership magazine, Advancements in Hope, focuses on how our Network is continuing to leverage our strengths, tackle challenges, unite as One Team One Mission, and advance our incredibly important work to serve the amazing young people who deserve access and opportunity.
As a Residential Counselor at Boys Hope Girls Hope, you will have an opportunity to be part of a strong, committed, energetic team that embraces diversity and the unique gifts of its team members. Our dedicated and talented team works with young people in need from their critical adolescent years all the way through college […]
BAE Systems Internship Informational SessionBoys Hope Girls Hope of New York is hosting a BAE internship opportunity informational session for collegians! BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as […]
Act Now to Apply for an Incredible Internship Experience in one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For!Professional Internships are crucial during the college years to position our collegians competitively for the job market. Here’s an amazing opportunity with broad appeal and support to manage the logistical details and costs Our dedicated partners at […]
You’ve learned how to flex your skills, create a fire brand, and slay the interview – what’s next?! Join the Edward Jones recruitment team to get the inside scoop on what recruiters and hiring leaders wished you knew to start your next internship or career search with a true competitive advantage! Attendance incentives for lucky […]
You’ve nailed your resume, your LinkedIn profile caught their attention, and now it’s time to slay your interview! Join Expert Workforce Recruiters Arouba Siddiqui and Molly Stiles from Edward Jones to learn how to navigate the process to feel prepared for that initial conversation, phone call, video interview, or in person meeting because you never […]
As a current college student or recent graduate – you are facing the most competitive job market in US history! Join Expert Workforce Recruiters Jenna King and Lori Chartrand from Edward Jones to learn how to personalize your LinkedIn profile to highlight your skills, network and engage with professionals and leverage your network for your […]
Join Expert Workforce Recruiters Jalyle Taylor and Lori Chartrand from Edward Jones to learn how to flex your dream career with a resume that will make you stand out to future employers through structure, formatting, skill descriptions and contact information. You will leave this session with key tools to set your resume apart from all […]
“I would hope that everybody would start listening to one another and understanding each other.” Hope Journals is a video and blog series which tells just a few of the amazing stories of young people who have the kind of will and perseverance to do the work, to be the first in their families to […]