Bridging the Gap from City High Schools to Success in Tech Jobs
BEEF is working with its partners to address one of Baltimore City’s greatest needs: industry-driven training to prepare City public high school students for success in computer technology jobs - jobs that are in high demand, pay well and offer a promising future.

Taking the lead in our partnership is Code in the Schools, a non-profit that each year introduces computer science, programming and coding education to thousands of Baltimore City students. A new pilot addresses the problem that students in underserved parts of Baltimore are not accessing the kinds of computer education and skill training that thousands of local employers need. Read more

School Meal Reform Opportunities for the Baltimore City Public School System
Funder: The Abell Foundation
The study recommends that the City school system form reform directions and goals and develop a strategic recruitment process to find and hire a Food Service Director who will have the competencies to undertake a meals initiative in line with its direction. This extensive report can be used as an evaluative instrument. The study further recommends interrupting the ordinary procurement process so that medium or long-term contracts cannot obstruct a reform initiative. Start immediately, even before the new Food Services Director is hired to identify resources and partners so that the person is hired he/she will have the have resources ready to cultivate and put to work for the success.

The consultant uncovered the hidden potential of the Bragg Nature center which has since become the Great Kids Farm providing opportunities for Baltimore City school students to understand and participate in every aspect of food preparation. From seed to fork – the program prepares them to lead 21st century sustainability efforts.

The BEEF project also led the City school system to its next Food Director, Tony Geraci, whose promotional abilities raised public awareness of the importance of quality school meals.

• Bridging the Gap from City High Schools to Success in Tech Jobs. Oct 2015
• These 14 Baltimore high schoolers are ready to intern with local tech companies. Technical.ly Baltimore. Aug 2015
• As Tech Booms, Workers Turn to Coding for Career Change. Schools that offer accelerated training in digital skills are drawing more and more “career changers,” and graduates can make six-figure base salaries. New York Times. Jul 2015