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Real impact

Proof that investment moves.

When young people receive healing, skills, leadership practice, and a supported next step, the impact reaches far beyond one classroom.

20+

Youth served

Young people per annual cohort.

1,500+

Paid work hours

Real practice in real workplaces.

90%

Graduation rate

A cohort stays connected through completion.

25+

Partners

Employers and community allies opening doors.

Cohort timeline

From first hello to lifelong lift.

01

Welcome

A trusted start, a baseline of needs, and a plan for belonging.

02

Build

Creative skills, therapy, and small wins that compound.

03

Lead

Students pitch, present, collaborate, and practice accountability.

04

Launch

Paid work, employment opportunities, and an alumni runway.

Student stories

Teens listening and sharing in a supportive group therapy circle

“I learned that my story is not a limitation. It is something I can shape and share.”

— Purpose track student
Teens writing and collaborating around a long workshop table

“The first time I presented my work, I realized people were listening to me.”

— Leadership track student
Teenage boy producing music at a desktop workstation with headphones

“I have a plan for work, and people I can call when the plan changes.”

— Execution track graduate

Partner outcomes

A stronger Orlando ecosystem.

  • Employers gain prepared, creative young talent and a pathway to mentor.
  • Schools gain a trusted referral partner for students who need more support.
  • Families gain a consistent community that sees the whole young person.
  • Orlando gains future leaders who invest back into their neighborhoods.