Our Mission, Vission, and Core Values

Our Mission:
To make the world a better place by empowering young minds, lifting them out of poverty, and providing a direct pathway to thriving careers in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Our Vision:
To evolve from promoting computer literacy for all children to becoming a recognized training pipeline for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Certifications, preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce.

Our Core Values:

• Access to Education
Every student can learn and succeed with proper training, encouragement, and fair treatment.

• Faith & Integrity
In addition to technical skills, we instill the importance of having a relationship with God and leading with integrity.

• Community & Mentorship
We foster a culture of mentorship, ensuring students receive long-term guidance beyond graduation.

• Innovation
We embrace cutting-edge technology and continuously adapt our curriculum to industry developments.

Read the director of BTBYEC's interview with the Columbus Dayton African Journal
Read the director of BTBYEC's Community Gem interview for the Dayton Daily News

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Upward Bound Students!

Financial Objectives

  • Become self-sustaining.
  • Develop local financial campaign.
  • Support organizations that work toward our mission.
  • Collaborate with local grant makers.
  • Find a for profit business to support us.
  • Develop a donor base.
  • Locate new and private public foundations.

Mr. Lawrence Lindsey, Director

About Lawrence Lindsey
And BTBYEC's History

  • Mr. Lawrence Lindsey, Director
  • Retired Educator
  • Retired Military
  • Native of Dayton Ohio
  • Graduate Central State University and University of Dayton
  • Over 20 years in helping profession
  • Started organization in Dayton 2015
  • Mentored students after school in 2016 at Dunbar Early College HS
  • Hired grant writer in 2017
  • Tentatively scheduled to lease office space for the center in 2018
  • All funds are currently out of pocket and we always accept donations.
  • We serve youth in and around Dayton Ohio, including students of Dayton Public Schools and students in Montgomery County and surrounding counties.

Our Short Range Schedule

December 2016 – Recruit students
March 2017 – Interview students
June 2017 – Hire students
September 2017 – Conduct fundraisers
December 2017 – Begin plans to open Center
March 2018 – Opened Center

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Student Testimonials



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We Accept Donations!

Please send other donations to: 120 West Second Street, Suite 611, Dayton, OH 45402.
We are also affiliated with the Combined Federal Campaign. Our funding code is 80038.

Other Donation Efforts

Funding Campaign For Student Transportation

We are raising money for a down payment on a van for student transportation.

Fundraising Efforts


  • CFC DFAS Columbus

  • CFC Air Force Institute of Technology

  • CFC Air Force Research Laboratory

  • CFC Dayton VA

  • CFC Wright State University

  • CFC Veterans Affairs