An accomplished business executive living in Boca Raton, Florida, James “Jim” Batmasian spends much of his time giving back to his local community through his involvement in various organizations. Over a decade ago, James Batmasian and other community leaders founded PROPEL (People Reaching Out to Provide Education and Leadership), a nonprofit group that operates programs and activities to help young people 10 to 24 years of age develop the leadership, academic, and life skills needed to attain future success.

2.  An accomplished business executive living in
Boca Raton, Florida, James “Jim” Batmasian
spends much of his time giving back to his
local community through his involvement in
various organizations. Over a decade ago,
James Batmasian and other community
leaders founded PROPEL (People Reaching
Out to Provide Education and Leadership), a
nonprofit group that operates programs and
activities to help young people 10 to 24 years
of age develop the leadership, academic,
and life skills needed to attain future success.

3.  As part of its work in education, PROPEL offers GED-
preparation classes, awards college scholarships, and
provides a range of assistance through its education and
mentoring center, the HUB. Approximately 25 middle- and
high-school students go to the HUB every day after school
to receive help with reading, math, and other subjects.
Three days a week - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday -
professional tutors and certified teachers volunteer at the
HUB to assist students with homework and other school
projects. In addition to tutoring services, the HUB offers a
computer-loan program to help students without access
to a home computer complete their school work over the
weekend.

4.  For their part, students participating in HUB
programs must sign a contract and allow
HUB volunteers to track their school
attendance, test scores, and grades. Those
who improve or excel academically are
provided awards and other incentives to
encourage them to continue to work
toward their goals. More information about
the HUB and PROPEL’s other programs and
activities can be found at
www.propelyourfuture.org.