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EDUCATION · COMMUNITY · LEADERSHIP

900+

Alumni

9

Chapters

10+

Years

4

Programs

Branch out with BranchOut!

BranchOut! is an award-winning and professional development program created by Veritas Education Leaders, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in the Washington DC area.​ A youth outreach program since 2015, BranchOut! is guided by education experts and professionals and allows its members to work in a professional ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between high school leadership and real-world impact.

We empower young people through education and volunteerism, building brighter futures one branch at a time.

Endorsed by national leaders and award-winning since 2015

US Senator Tim Kaine (VA)

US Senator Andy Kim (NJ)

Our Programs

Four focused initiatives designed to engage students in enriched life experiences, personal development, and leadership skills. Programs are year-round or summer-only.

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Tutoring

Details vary from chapter to chapter. May include classroom program volunteering or one-on-one mentor to mentee assignments. In-person or virtual.

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Innovator Program

Program, design, innovate with a team to create apps and program development for real community change. Previous Congressional App Awardee. Virtual only.

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International Explorer Magazine

Publish and interview international candidates and organizations to author quarterly magazines, while gaining new perspectives and worldviews. Virtual only.

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Community Workshops

Host community outreach panels and interviews with professionals on pressing issues and discussions. Develop public speaking skills and professionalism. Virtual only.

RECOGNITION · EXCELLENCE · CELEBRATION

The BranchOut! Awards

At BranchOut!, we don't just train leaders, we celebrate the milestones that define their journey. We believe that hard work, dedication, and the courage to step outside your comfort zone deserve to be recognized. We honor the remarkable contributions of our students with awards that celebrate excellence at every stage of development.

Rising Star Award

Honoring new members who jump into community service with passion and a "service-first" mindset.

Star
Award

Honoring students with consistent dedication, reliability, and impact within chosen programs.

Leadership
of the Year

Awarded to the student with exceptional initiative, project management, and has inspired peers alike.

Congressional Certificate

Prestigious, non-partisan, recognizing seniors with commitment to service and community goals.

9 Chapters Across the US

Local chapters are driven, led, and managed by student leaders with the goal to share STEAM knowledge across communities while promoting civic engagement and cross-cultural understanding.

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“Working with BranchOut! mentors [has] been a cultural enrichment experience for our participants...This mentoring program gave mentees and mentors an opportunity to learn from each other's different cultures, and embrace their new learning experience through unique and fun STEM projects.” 

 

—  Willston Multicultural Center Management Team

Get Involved

Volunteer

Become a mentor, innovator, journalist, or workshop facilitator. Join a chapter and program today.

Donate

Your contribution funds program materials, events, and non-profit funding that supports our organization and members.

Partner With Us

Organizations can offer in-kind support and coordinate collaborations. Students may also propose a new chapter.

The BranchOut! Blog
 

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