Strategic Outreach and Engagement
Empowering Your Organization through Strategic Outreach and Engagement
At Building Engineering & Science Talent (BEST), we specialize in helping organizations connect, collaborate, and grow through our Strategic Outreach and Engagement services. With a focus on advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM, we provide tailored solutions that foster partnerships, support minority institutions, and develop future talent pipelines.

Consortium Management
Collaborating for Success
Our Consortium Management services bring together academia, industry, government, and non-profit organizations to create powerful partnerships that amplify the impact of STEM education and outreach.
What we offer:
Coordinated Strategy: We develop and manage large-scale collaborative partnerships, ensuring all members are aligned and working towards common goals.
Partnership Facilitation: We help you connect with key stakeholders in education, government, and industry to foster successful collaboration.
Program Implementation: We ensure smooth execution of strategic initiatives, monitoring progress, and delivering measurable outcomes.
Who can benefit?
Government agencies, educational institutions, non-profits, and corporations looking to create or join high-impact STEM consortiums.

Network Engagement
Building Bridges with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)
Our Network Engagement services focus on connecting your organization with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. We help you build relationships that create opportunities for students, faculty, and communities.
What we offer:
Institutional Partnerships: We connect you with MSIs, facilitating collaboration on research, education, and workforce development projects.
MSI Mapping Tools: We provide custom mapping tools to help you identify MSIs in strategic locations for outreach and engagement.
Feeder School Outreach: We develop targeted outreach strategies to reach feeder schools near MSIs, ensuring a steady pipeline of diverse talent for your organization.
Who can benefit?
Organizations seeking to enhance their diversity and inclusion initiatives by engaging with MSIs and other minority-focused educational institutions.

Education and Workforce Development
Creating Pathways to a Diverse STEM Workforce
Our Education and Workforce Development services are designed to help you build a diverse and agile STEM workforce by creating programs that connect underserved and underrepresented students with career opportunities.
What we offer:
Program Design: We develop tailored education and workforce programs that align with your organization's goals and fill critical skills gaps.
STEM Pathways: We create pathways that bridge high schools, community colleges, and four-year institutions, preparing students for STEM careers.
Internships and Skill Development: We offer internship application bootcamps and educator workshops to equip students and teachers with the tools they need to succeed.
Who can benefit?
Corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions looking to develop a pipeline of skilled, diverse STEM talent.

Why Choose BEST for Strategic Outreach and Engagement?
Proven Track Record: With over 20 years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM, we have a history of building successful partnerships and developing effective workforce programs.
Custom Solutions: We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring that your outreach and engagement efforts are aligned with your strategic goals.
Measurable Impact: Our focus on data-driven outcomes ensures that every partnership and program we manage delivers tangible results.
Ready to Collaborate?
Contact us today to learn more about how BEST can help your organization thrive through strategic outreach and engagement.