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Benedict Empowers Students and Transforms (B.E.S.T.) Lives Center

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Offering academic opportunities and services that prepare individuals for the workforce of tomorrow.

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The B.E.S.T. Lives Center offers comprehensive, high-quality, educational programming with a focus on workforce development.

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Provide Innovative and Transformative  Educational Opportunities

Our mission is to provide innovative and transformative educational opportunities for underserved communities that positively enhance life chances by preparing learners to enter a robust, technologically advanced workforce in South Carolina and beyond.

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Connection Point

Benedict College is honored to be the first in South Carolina and the first HBCU with a Connection Point on campus. The Connection Point is in the B.E.S.T. Lives Center and designed to help students and community members apply for jobs and benefits. The Connection Point’s overarching goal is to proactively connect with community members to connect them with the necessary services to assist them with finding the best job.

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Join Us for the Community Resource and Job Fair!
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Benedict College Connection Point Opening
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Benedict College invites Midlands to open house at innovative B.E.S.T. Lives Center
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South Carolina named the best state for military retirees in 2024, according to WalletHub study
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Benedict College Becomes the First Four Year College in South Carolina to Partner with SC Works as a Connection Point

B.E.S.T. Lives Center

Mission

Provide innovative and transformative  educational opportunities

Goals

Build the capacity of military, formerly incarcerated, former foster care and adult learners

Guiding Principles

Services that offer enhanced employment opportunities

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The B.E.S.T. Lives Center (BLC) is funded by a Community Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
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