Every door is open — college, work, travel… life.
Measuring Success in the Present
We measure success not only by what members go on to do, but also how they experience the present. While preparation for the future is certainly important, we believe that the best preparation for a meaningful and positive future is a meaningful and positive present. For teens at our centers, life starts now, not later, and doing things you find interesting and useful is the ideal learning experience.
College, work, entrepreneurship, travel… what’s next?
These may all be in your future, but they can also be part of your present.
College — everyone who wants to go, can
Work, Entrepreneurship, Travel
Many of the teens we work with decide to get jobs, start their own business, travel or take a gap year when their time with us is over. Some of the best learning comes from direct experience and just doing it. Often, our members continue on with interests they developed during their teen years such as film, writing, electronics or art.
Teens who choose to self-direct their own learning can live empowered and interesting lives, whether it is attending college or university, running their own business, working at their first full-time job, or traveling and volunteering somewhere else in the world.
Young people who learn how to learn, who develop interests and passions, who are treated with respect and treat others accordingly, can make things happen for themselves.
Self-direction, self-advocacy, communication skills, and critical thinking: these are the qualities most in demand in the working world, and these are the attributes that teens develop at our centers.
Respect + autonomy + guidance + support = the freedom and the ability to create the future of your choice.