Birmingham Educational Technology Center: Educational Success for At-Risk Youth

The Birmingham Educational Technology Center (BETC) was originally developed as a partnership among fourteen agencies, organizations, and community groups, initially funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Under the current grant, BETC will provide computer access and instruction to youth at risk of academic failure, as well as to youth who have already dropped out of school. The goal of the project is to assist students in developing the educational and job skills necessary to achieve their educational and vocational goals. During the award period, BETC will provide tutoring services and life skills training to 90 at-risk youth who are still in school, as well as providing education and GED instruction to 40 high school dropouts.NCA/NCF