WHAT WE DO

Developing tomorrow's leaders today

Through high-quality youth personal development and leadership training.

GBC offers social-emotional intervention and prevention services, empowering youth in the areas of Leadership, Image, Financial management and Etiquette (L.I.F.E. skills), such as:

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Self Awareness

Self Advocacy

Financial Literacy

Civic Engagement

Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Teamwork

Etiquette

EDUCATE

Educational Support:

Proficiency enrichment through professional tutoring, homework help, test prep, and a safe space to access virtual learning with supplemental coaching.

EQUIP

Life Preparedness:

Life and on-the-job skills development, such as problem solving, self efficacy, team work, financial literacy, and early technical training. Exposure to as many pathways to success as possible.

EMPOWER

Leadership Development:

Personal development and leadership skills training, such as critical thinking, decision making, effective communication, mastery of emotions, and self motivation

Empowering youth to be confident, self-motivated learners.

GBC offers individualized support through our Learning Centers, Summer Enrichment Academies, and Vocational Academy.

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Vision

Gentlemen By Choice Community Development Corporation’s vision is to educate, equip, and empower youth to exceed the complex demands of an ever-changing world.

Mission

Gentlemen By Choice’s primary mission is "developing tomorrow’s leaders today." The secondary mission is to revolutionize youth mentorship by intentionally raising organizational standards and delivering a high-quality program that provides youth substance, strategies, and practices that will prepare them for the 21 Century workforce and social engagement.

HISTORY

2014:

Founded by two educators, Richard Jack III and Antanus Pullum

2015:

Launched as a 501c3 nonprofit

2016:

Expanded to serve youth and families in Hawaii

and Washington

2017:

Ladies by Choice, GBC’s sister program, launched to serve young ladies in Hawaii and Southern Nevada.

Expanded operations to South Central Los Angeles

2019:

Ty’s Place launched as a safe space for youth to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. The facility rapidly became a “hub” for partner organizations to receive organizational training and provide quality services to youth.