The B.E.S.T. program is a workforce development program established in 1989 as a partnership between the St. Joseph School District and local organizations. The program aims to improve graduation rates, increase GED attainment, encourage lifelong learning, and provide an educated workforce. It has four components: in-class presentations, job shadowing, service learning, and reflective discussion. Initial results show improved GPAs and increased involvement for students in the first two cohorts. Students and teachers report that the program helps students identify career interests and build motivation to succeed in school.