Preparing Student Leaders For Business Success

The Ideal Candidate is a non-for-profit organization that fosters African-American & Hispanic leadership through professional development. This program was established to promote business education, etiquette, and self-sufficiency skills among African-American & Hispanic students. This is a program for students interested in learning more about succeeding in life after high school and becoming a successful professional. The programs curriculum focuses on corporate integration, etiquette, financial literacy, communication strengthening, and leadership training.

Mission: Build self-sufficient life and professional skills.

Vision: Impact 1 million youth, age 16-24.

The ideal Vector.png

The Ideal Candidate Partners

Self-Sufficiency Skills

Behavior Modification
Living in Purpose
Attitude of Gratitude

Leadership

Self Confidence
Teamwork
Poise

Financial Literacy

Cash Flow
Utilizing Credit
Trimming Expenses

Corporate Integration

Table Manners
Personal Branding
Social Media Etiquette

Webp.net-resizeimage (5).png

Marcus Evans

Illinois State Representative - 33rd District

"The Ideal Candidate is an exceptional leader in youth advocacy throughout the City of Chicago."

Testimonials

Matthew White

The Ideal Candidate

& Rust College Student

"I choose The Ideal Candidate because I wanted to be successful and I knew they would help me get there."

64693353_320095498937504_802058319598243

Monica Lopez

Diversity & Inclusion Strategist, Speaker, & Author

"The Ideal Candidate program is needed to support the improvement of the quality of life and safety of our youth while providing needed services."

Thank You For Your Donation!

Gratitude

We are truly grateful for any level of support. Drip by drip fills the bucket.

Thank you for helping us fulfill our mission.

$100

Sponsor an Ideal Candidate!

This donation covers the expenses for 1 student through our training academy.

$1,000

Support us at our highest level!

This donation covers the expenses for 10 students through our training academy.

Meet The Team

Kevin P. Davenport

Founder & President

Click on LinkedIn button to learn more about me.

Webp.net-resizeimage (2).png

Sarah Brune

Board Chair

Click on LinkedIn button to learn more about me.

69809998_10101165531856766_2281874776714

Tiffany Hightower

Vice Chair

Click on LinkedIn button to learn more about me.

Alex Website photo (2).jpg

Renita Alexander

Secretary

Click on LinkedIn button to learn more about me.

Corral -18- EDIT A 3.jpg

Dania Corral

Outreach Coordinator

Click on LinkedIn button to learn more about me.

55861096_131043224687784_432725750008145

Ja'Shar Hartley

Board Member

Click on LinkedIn button to learn more about me.

28056366_10212128175142156_2697944954029

Olivia Estrada

Board Member

Click on LinkedIn button to learn more about me.

0 (2).jpg

Jacob Stern

Board Member

Click on LinkedIn button to learn more about me.