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LA's BEST Partnership & Collaboration Inquiry Form
Thank you for your interest in partnering with LA’s BEST! We are excited to explore opportunities to collaborate and positively impact the lives of the students and families we serve. This form is designed to gather essential information about you and/or your organization, your proposed partnership, and how to align our efforts for mutual success.
Please take a few minutes to complete the form, providing as much detail as possible. Your responses will help us assess the potential for collaboration and guide our next steps.
Derrick Smith
Workforce Development Coordinator | Nonprofit
Derrick began his journey with LA’s BEST in February 2018. Starting as a Program Worker, Program Supervisor, Site Coordinator, Learning Facilitator, Department Area Program Supervisor, to currently serving as the Workforce Development Coordinator, managing the student workers and recruitment efforts. He is passionate about providing help and support to staff and students from all regions. One aspect of LA’s BEST that resonates with him is the organizational values. He is drawn to the organization’s commitment to empower the students and staff to expand their horizons and is eager to contribute to these efforts. Derrick has made meaningful connections and multiple supportive relationships with a variety of LA’s BEST staff and partners