Leadership skills for kids ready to find their voice, build confidence & lead with purpose.

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

A youth mentoring program designed to support the next generation of leaders.

The TCP Young Leaders program helps kids build the skills and confidence to lead. Through hands-on experiences, they learn to tackle challenges, think critically, and work together. Whether it’s Robotics and Coding, Sports and Math, Esthetics or Entrepreneurship, every student has a path to find their direction as a leader.

The program also allows students to connect with positive role models and mentors who inspire personal growth and self-discovery. This means kids leave our program able to take charge of situations, resolve conflicts more effectively, and engage in their communities to make a positive difference.

A group of young mentors at a long table.

Leadership Development

We work on the key traits that make great leaders—emotional intelligence - focusing on self-awareness, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, and responsibility.

Public Speaking & Communication

Through business presentations, workshops and hands-on projects, kids develop strong speaking and communication skills.

Teamwork & Collaboration

We teach kids how to be effective team players, communicate clearly, and inspire those around them.

Building a strong foundation for success.

Working with our mentors twice a week for 90 minutes, participants get to engage in activities they’ve chosen, but that are all designed to enhance their skill set and help them become well-rounded individuals for the future.

These experiences are about more than just learning; they’re about helping children discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our team is simply there to draw out their potential, giving them the chance to explore their interests while building a toolkit of skills that will stay with them for life.

21st-Century Skills

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

Social & Emotional Competencies

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

Career & College Readiness

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

Life Skills

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

We make a little extra learning go a much longer way.

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93% of students express an increase in their confidence and/or self-esteem

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92% of students express an increase in comfortability working in diverse groups of new people

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84% of students improved at least one letter grade in one core subject

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86% of students believe the program improved their emotional intelligence and self-awareness

TCP mentors and students with a lot of bags of trash collected from the community streets.

Success stories that speak for themselves.

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the kids, schools, and families we’ve worked with to see the difference our youth programs have made.

My experiences at TCP have changed and shaped me as a person. I have turned from a shy person to someone who is confident and fearless.

- Elijah

Is your school ready to support tomorrow’s leaders?

Become part of a movement that helps children in underserved areas develop their leadership skills and build self-confidence.