After-School Career Pathways Program — preparing students for college, careers, and the workplace through real-world experience and intentional development.
Shaping Tomorrow's Workforce — Today
Sponsored by BECDO · In partnership with
The Barrett Leadership Academy is an after-school program designed to prepare high school students for successful transitions into college, careers, and adulthood.
Our model blends career exploration, work-based learning, and emotional intelligence development to ensure students are not only job-ready — but life-ready.
We partner with community-based businesses and organizations to provide students with meaningful, supervised on-the-job experiences aligned with their career interests.
We believe every student in our community deserves access to real opportunities — not just classroom lessons, but authentic, career-defining experiences that set them on a path to success.
— Barrett Leadership Academy Mission
High school students in the Barrett Station community and surrounding areas seeking meaningful after-school career development.
Four core pillars drive everything we do — each one designed to build the whole student.
Students discover industry pathways through job shadowing, career panels, and hands-on field experiences with community partners.
Supervised internships and on-the-job experiences aligned with each student's individual career interests and goals.
Building the soft skills that employers value most — communication, self-management, teamwork, and resilience under pressure.
SAT/ACT prep support, college application guidance, financial literacy, and life skills to prepare students for adulthood.
From day one to graduation — a clear, supported pathway to your future.
Complete the application and enroll in the Leadership Academy. Open to high school students in the community.
Discover your passion through career exploration sessions, panels, and visits with industry professionals.
Work alongside professionals in your chosen field through supervised internships and community placements.
Graduate with real skills, professional connections, college readiness, and a clear vision for your future.
The Barrett Leadership Academy is made possible through the dedication of community organizations who believe in our students.
BECDO is the founding sponsor of the Leadership Academy, driving economic empowerment and community investment in Barrett Station.
HCDE provides educational resources, curriculum support, and programmatic expertise to ensure academic excellence in the Academy.
Founded April 15, 1999, the BPCCA connects students to a proud cultural legacy of Black excellence, entrepreneurship, and community pride.
CISD provides student access, school coordination, and ensures the program aligns with district academic and career readiness standards.
Applications are now open. Join the Barrett Leadership Academy and start building the career — and life — you deserve.
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