BRICKS: Business Rich Interaction, Communication, Knowledge and Support.

Program Participation Requirements:
• Complete application and submit unofficial copy of current middle or high school transcript.
• Complete, sign and return Parent Permission form.
• Achieved 2.50 (4 point scale) during semester prior to program application and maintain 2.75 or higher during first semester of program participation.
• Complete a minimum of 60 hours of community service during program year.
• Complete assignments related to BCOC Awards Banquet Shadow Project in a timely fashion mindful of providing quality assistance at all times.
• To maintain membership in the program after one full cycle, participants must renew BCOC Student Membership annually and:
• Achieve 3.0 or higher grade point average after one year in BRICKS program and maintain commitments made to BCOC mentor and/or BRIDGES SPONSOR.
• Submit at least one college expo event written paper and evidence of attendance.
• Attend at least 3 of the events listed below and complete verification requirement(s).

Date • Event • Requirement • Verification

January - MLK Volunteer Activities 4 hours of verified community service Pictures or other short visual or written presentation

February - Leadership Luncheon
Attendance Names from at least 5 business cards obtained at event

February - Black History Month
Attendance and/or community service. Pictures or other short visual presentation

April - Business Development Mixer
Attendance Names from at least 5 business contacts obtained at event.

May - June - Awards Banquet
Shadowing and Attendance
150 word essay: “If I Hosted this Event”

July- August BRICKS TO BRIDGES Awards Attendance and one invited guest
Sign in and Guest Registration Card

September - Business Procurement Workshop
Attendance Names from at least 5 business cards or contacts obtained at event.

October - BCOC College Night Attendance and one invited guest
Sign in and Guest Registration Card

October - November BCOC Golf Tournament Serve at registration or luncheon Names from at least 5 business cards must be entered into online portfolio.

October - November Ethnic Chamber Awards Banquets Attendance at one event Copy of Program and copies of 5 business, education or civic contacts.