Students explore the concept of diversification through a market simulation, learning how spreading investments across different sectors protects against volatility.
A hands-on simulation where students explore post-secondary pathways (Trade, College, Military) through the lens of a career 'blueprint.' Students analyze ROI and practice leadership by taking agency over their financial and professional futures.
Master military customs, courtesies, protocols, and uniform standards essential for professional military environments.
Assess the positive impact of public service on local and national communities, focusing on development and societal well-being.
Examine the personal and professional growth resulting from service careers, including civic responsibility and professional advancement.
Develop leadership, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning skills through realistic public service simulations and current event analysis.
Define and apply ethical frameworks to public service scenarios, analyzing complex challenges and the role of ethics in leadership.
Evaluate how public service shapes U.S. national identity and compare the U.S. volunteerism model with international public service structures.
Analyze the historical evolution of public service in the U.S., researching significant events and their impact on national safety and service.
Explore the landscape of public service careers, analyzing qualifications and requirements for military and civilian roles while connecting with local agencies.
Explores the structure of school authority and how students can work within the system to achieve their goals rather than fighting against it.
Teaches students how to identify physical triggers of anger and implement immediate de-escalation strategies when they feel unfairly treated.
Focuses on the distinction between arguing and professional advocacy, teaching students how to express disagreement without escalating conflict.
A high-impact, 15-minute workshop designed for student leaders to master the Eisenhower Matrix, time-blocking, and digital focus techniques.
A comprehensive lesson teaching high school students the essential etiquette, communication, and professional appearance standards for community service roles.
A comprehensive toolkit designed to help students manage test-related stress through breathing techniques, positive mindset shifts, and practical preparation strategies.
A practical financial literacy lesson where students evaluate three different car options (economy, mid-range, and luxury) to determine which best fits a monthly budget using simple payment calculations.
A final session focused on identifying personal strengths and reframing challenges as opportunities for growth.
Students will map out their support networks and practice assertive communication for seeking help.
Practical application of grounding techniques and mindfulness to manage overwhelming emotions.
Students will explore the importance of flexible routines and identify low-cost self-care habits.
Introduction to healthy coping strategies and the development of a personalized coping skills menu.
Students will learn to identify the physical and emotional signs of stress and recognize their personal triggers.
A concluding session focused on identifying personal strengths and reframing past challenges as evidence of existing resilience and capability.
Helps students map out their support systems and practice the vital skill of asking for help from trusted adults and community resources.
Teaches students sensory-based grounding and mindfulness techniques to stay present and manage overwhelm in high-stress moments.
Focuses on the importance of routines for mental wellness, helping students build flexible and realistic daily plans despite unpredictable environments.
An introduction to healthy coping strategies and emotional regulation, featuring practical exercises like box breathing and creating a personalized coping menu.
Students learn to define stress and identify their personal physical and emotional triggers, specifically addressing the unique challenges of housing instability.
The final session celebrates personal growth, helps students identify their inherent strengths, and concludes with the completion of their personal wellness plans.
Participants map out their support networks and practice the social skills needed to ask for help from trusted adults and community resources.
Students practice immediate grounding techniques to manage overwhelm and learn how to stay present during periods of high anxiety.
This session focuses on creating flexible, portable routines that provide stability even in unstable living environments, emphasizing low-cost self-care habits.
Students learn to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms while practicing physical regulation techniques like box breathing.
In this opening session, students explore the biological and emotional nature of stress, specifically identifying how housing instability and school pressures manifest in their bodies and minds.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 14-year-old boys focusing on essential life skills including hygiene, time management, home responsibilities, and the transition to adulthood.
A discussion-based lesson teaching students how to navigate difficult interpersonal dynamics with teachers and peers using diplomatic communication and emotional regulation.
Focuses on creating portable micro-routines to provide a sense of agency and stability during transitions.
Empowers students to reduce environmental stress through assertive communication and understanding their educational rights.
Focuses on psychological boundaries and identifying spheres of control to manage the cognitive load of housing instability.
A targeted 30-minute stress management session designed specifically for McKinney-Vento high school students, focusing on immediate, low-barrier coping strategies for high-instability environments.
A discussion-based lesson focused on self-advocacy skills, specifically setting healthy boundaries and requesting help or clarity in various social and academic situations.