POTENTIAL IS HERE. LET’S PUT IT IN MOTION.BAKERSFIELD, CA   /   IN PERSON + VIRTUAL
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LIFE SKILLS. CAREER READINESS. REAL POSSIBILITY.

Your beginning
does not determine
your ending.

Experiential training that equips youth and adults with the confidence, communication, and practical tools to grow personally and professionally.

Build real skills.
Leave with proof.
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POTENTIAL NEEDS A PATHWAY

Stop guessing.
Start building.

People grow when they have space to practice, tools they can use, and a reason to believe their next step matters.

We bring learning to life through facilitated workshops that connect personal growth with real-world readiness. Every session has a purpose. Every participant has something to carry forward.

Bring E.M.P.A.C.T. to your organization
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resume + cover letter created

Selected workshop results supplied by Project E.M.P.A.C.T. Individual experiences vary.

HOW EVERY WEEK WORKS

One loop. One behavior shift.
Every week.

Introduce it. Practice it. Live it.
The learning keeps going after the room clears.

01 / BEFORE · VIDEO

Prime the skill.

A short video introduces the week’s skill, so live time goes straight to doing.

02 / DURING · LIVE SESSION

Live the shift.

Three hands-on hours. One behavior shift, one finished piece of proof, and one if-then plan.

03 / AFTER · REINFORCEMENT

Lock it in.

A second video reinforces the skill once it has been lived. Practice becomes a next step.

LEARNING IN THE ROOM

Real conversations.
Room to grow.

Practice together. Build confidence.
Carry the skills into everyday life.

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LEARN BY DOING

Try the skill.
Make it your own.

Shared activities, real conversations, and practical tools turn a new idea into something participants can use.

CORE TRAINING AREAS

Skills for the job.
Tools for life.

Eight connected areas.
Practical learning with a purpose.

01

Career Readiness

Resumes, cover letters, interviews, and career exploration.

02

Professional Development

Workplace expectations, reliability, feedback, and growth.

03

Emotional Intelligence

Self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and resilience.

04

Leadership

Decision-making, accountability, influence, and teamwork.

05

Financial Literacy

Budgeting, paychecks, credit, and money habits.

06

Entrepreneurship

Business ideas, personal and professional SWOT, and first steps.

07

Communication

Listening, boundaries, feedback, and self-advocacy.

08

Personal Development & Life Skills

Identity, goals, time management, and everyday independence.

THE E.M.P.A.C.T. MODEL

Six Pillars,
One Transformation.

A clear foundation for the way we learn, practice, and move forward.

01

Elevate

See possibility beyond the circumstances you started in.

02

Mindset

Recognize the beliefs that shape your choices.

03

Purpose

Connect your strengths with a direction that matters.

04

Action

Turn intention into a practical next step.

05

Communication

Use your voice. Listen with intention. Build understanding.

06

Transformation

Make growth visible through what you do next.

Transformation in Action.

WHO WE SERVE

Built for people
figuring out
what comes next.

Every person brings experience.
Every person deserves a way forward.

For the people you serve

Youth 16–24Adults 25+Foster youthTransition-age youthPeople in re-entryStaff & leadership

Relevant examples, collaborative activities, and practical tools meet participants where they are.

01Workforce agencies & WIOA programs
02Department of Human Services
03Probation & re-entry programs
04Schools & districts
05Nonprofits & community organizations
06Employers & leadership teams
See how we work with organizations

HOW WE PARTNER

From first call
to forward motion.

Clear expectations. Thoughtful delivery.
A partnership built around your people.

01

Discover

We talk about your participants, priorities, schedule, and funding context.

02

Design

We confirm the program, intended outcomes, format, and delivery plan.

03

Deliver

Participants watch, practice, reflect, and create something they can use.

04

Document

We bring participation, feedback, and participant work into an impact report.

IN THEIR WORDS

When learning lands,
people feel it.

Feedback from Irene’s workshops.

I left feeling more aligned and empowered.
Carlton Student of Kern Youth Foundation
I walked away feeling inspired and more connected to my purpose.
April Creative Entrepreneur
Read the original workshop feedback

A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS

Let’s make
it clear.

Have something else in mind?
Let’s talk

Who are these programs for?

We partner with agencies, schools, nonprofits, and employers serving youth ages 16–24, adults 25+, foster and transition-age youth, people in re-entry, and staff teams.

Which program should we choose?

The Big Picture Pathway is the full ten-week experience with 90 days of follow-through. Workshop Series combines at least three weeks from the Pathway. REFRAMED for Teams is a standalone session for staff and leadership.

Can sessions fit our schedule?

Live learning can run as one three-hour session or two 90-minute sessions, in person or virtually. The ideal cohort is 15–25 participants, with materials provided.

Are workshops available in Spanish?

Yes. Videos are available in English and Spanish, and Spanish cohorts are led by a Spanish-speaking facilitator.

Can our organization use program funding?

We discuss fit with your program priorities and required outcomes. Your organization confirms eligibility, allowable costs, and approval with its funder.

How do we get started?

Book a 20-minute discovery call. Bring your audience, approximate group size, timeline, and the change you want participants to make.

LET’S BUILD WHAT COMES NEXT

The next chapter starts
with a conversation.

Tell us about your people. We’ll help you find the right starting point.

Book a discovery call