Behavioral & Career Coaching, Embedded Inside Schools.
BCW places a dedicated coach on campus to work with the same students, every week, all semester — building the behavioral skills and career direction students need to graduate workforce-ready.
Bring BCW to your campus
See how the coaching model works day to day, what it takes to bring it to your school, and what students and families can expect.
Explore the program →See the case for investment
Statement of need, program budget, evaluation approach, and organizational capacity — the full picture for funding partners.
Review the impact case →BCW is a workforce development ecosystem built to close the education-to-employment skills gap — starting with the students still in the classroom.BCW Inc. — the nonprofit arm of Blue Chip Works
The person behind the mission.
Dr. Tony Holmes
EdD, Organizational Change & Leadership · PCC (ICF) · CPDC · Gallup Global Strengths Coach
I started BCW Inc. because I watched too many capable students fall through the gap between school and career — not for lack of talent, but for lack of the behavioral tools and career direction no one was responsible for teaching them. We'd already proven this kind of coaching worked inside Blue Chip Works' corporate training programs; BCW Inc. exists to bring that same coaching into schools, free of charge, for the students who need it most.
Two programs. One connected pathway from behavior to career.
Every BCW program is built on the same premise: a student's behavior, confidence, and career direction aren't separate problems to solve one at a time.
Behavioral Coaching Program
School-embedded, strengths-based coaching. Not tutoring, not therapy, not a one-time assembly — a full-time coach working the same caseload of students, every week, all semester.
- Weekly 1:1 coaching, delivered on a semester basis
- Behavioral coaching, goal-setting, and accountability
- Career readiness, CTE pathway navigation, employer exposure
- Family engagement and small-group coaching as needed
CTE Program Coordination
A dedicated Coordinator joins the coaching team to build direct pathways between behavioral coaching and Career & Technical Education opportunities across Houston-area campuses.
- Connects coached students to CTE pathways
- Builds employer and industry-credential relationships
- Works alongside — not separate from — Behavioral Coaches
What it looks like to bring BCW to your campus.
BCW's first cohort is already underway. Here's what the partnership process looks like for schools considering the program next.
Initial conversation
A school administrator connects with BCW to walk through the coaching model, caseload capacity, and fit for their student population.
Memorandum of Understanding
A signed MOU establishes the partnership, coaching schedule, and shared expectations between BCW and the school.
Coach placement & caseload
A dedicated coach is assigned to the campus, working with a defined caseload of up to 10 students per semester.
Weekly coaching begins
Students meet 1:1 with their coach every week for the semester, with progress shared back to school partners each term.
From schools & families
No. BCW coaches don't provide academic tutoring or clinical therapy. Coaching focuses on behavior, accountability, self-awareness, and career readiness — a distinct, complementary layer of support alongside what schools already provide.
The program is funded through BCW's grant and donor partnerships. Schools enter a partnership through a signed MOU rather than a paid service contract.
Caseloads are determined jointly with school staff based on need, with a firm cap of 10 students per coach per school, per semester, to protect coaching quality.
Coaching runs in 13-week semester blocks. Students may continue into the next semester based on progress and continued need, in coordination with school staff.
The case for investing in BCW.
Students need support that goes beyond academic instruction — and schools need a trusted, embedded partner to provide it.
Students need support beyond academics. Behavioral tools, professional identity, and trusted adult relationships aren't automatic — they're built.
Schools need trusted coaching support. Support that complements, not duplicates, existing academic and disciplinary structures.
Career readiness starts before graduation. By senior year, foundational workplace habits are already largely set.
Strengths build confidence and direction. A foundation that discipline-focused interventions don't provide on their own.
Built to be a responsible steward of every dollar.
501(c)(3) NonprofitActive status, cleared for utilization, with dedicated financial infrastructure in place.
Community-Led BoardA five-member Board of Directors made up of active Houston community leaders.
Dedicated LeadershipA VP of Community Impact overseeing program strategy, school partnerships, and compliance.
Established Grant PipelineA repeatable, active process for sourcing and managing foundation and public funding.
Grounded in Real Workforce PracticeBCW Inc.'s coaching curriculum is shaped by Blue Chip Works' active workforce development practice, keeping program content grounded in what employers actually need.
Governance note: BCW's Board of Directors is composed of five active Houston community leaders. Individual board bios are being finalized and will be added here.
Let's talk about your school or your funding priorities.
For Schools
Ready to explore bringing BCW to your campus? Reach out and we'll set up an initial conversation.
For Funders & Partners
Requesting a detailed program budget, evaluation plan, or a conversation about partnership — send a note and our team will follow up.
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