The BEST (Business Education Service Training) Program is designed to prepare students for college education and/or professional vocations.

The City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) has played a critical role in the lives of high school and middle school students in te reas of career and college exploration, leadership develoment, technology skills and entrepreneurial ventures.  The Fresno BEST Program has been designed to prepare students for that next step in life in an effort to continue the development of youth in the Fresno Community.

1).  Academic Improvement - Academic GamePlan (AGP)
      Through AGP students learn comprehensive study skills that teach them the rules, fundamentals and techniques of how to WIN at the game of school.

2).  Positive Social Behavior - Social Network
      Teen Fresno will be an on-line means of connecting youth throughout the City that are associated with the Fresno BEST Program to promote networking, leadership and entrepreneurship.

3).  School and Program Attendance
      Through its innovative activities, Fresno BEST draws that student in and enhances their desire to attend school and the program on a regular basis.

Current Fresno BEST Program Locations:

FUSD - High Schools
Cambride High School
Fresno High School
McLane High School
Roosevelt High School
Sunnyside High School

FUSD - Middle Schools
Cooper Middle School
Fort Miller Middle School
Tehepite Middle School
Tioga Middle School

West Fresno Unified School District
West Fresno Middle School

*All programs operate during the after school hours:  2:45pm-5:00pm

If you do not see your school listed, please contact us about starting the BEST program at your school!
 
For more information Contact:
Brandon Taylor - brandon.taylor@fresno.gov
559 621-7715

Ozzie Naranjo - ozzie.naranjo@fresno.gov
559 621-7716