TCP Young Leaders working on community project

Young Leaders Program

Leadership skills for kids ready to find their voice

A 7-month after-school mentoring program that immerses middle school and high school students in a collaborative, project-based learning environment.

Developing Changemakers

Equipping youth with the skills to thrive

Building leadership qualities, confidence, and resilience in middle and high school youth to become changemakers in their communities.

Confidence Building

Empowering youth to find their voice, take initiative, and believe in their ability to lead and make a difference.

Emotional Intelligence

Developing self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills that help students navigate relationships and challenges.

Entrepreneurship

Learning business fundamentals, personal finance, and decision-making to build future-ready leaders.

Community Service

Hands-on projects that connect students to their communities, fostering civic responsibility and a sense of purpose.

Program Structure

Building a strong foundation for success

The Young Leaders program is a 7-month immersive experience for middle and high school youth who develop leadership qualities, confidence, and resilience to become change-makers in their communities.

TCP Mentors deliver a program built around a youth-led, project-based model that equips participants with the emotional intelligence and skills needed to thrive in college and careers.

Duration
7 months
Grade Level
6-12 grade
Schedule
Twice a week
Sessions
90 minutes
TCP Young Leaders students at gala event

What Students Gain

We make a little extra learning go a much longer way

01

Critical Thinking & Creativity

Students develop critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills essential for succeeding in today's professional environments.

02

Emotional Intelligence

Through mentoring and peer interactions, students gain emotional intelligence and resilience.

03

Career Readiness

The program prepares students for future academic studies and career paths through hands-on career exploration experiences.

04

Life Skills

Participants learn essential life skills, from decision-making to personal finance, that enable them to overcome challenges now and in the future.

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At the middle school level specifically, what’s unique is that we’re putting kids in positions to leave an impact on their culture and community.

- Andy Schindling, Founding CEO

Is your school ready to support tomorrow’s leaders?

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