Help your students build confidence through their personal story by starting with your own.

Experience a two-day immersive training at our Storytelling Center in Highland Park, CA (Greater Los Angeles area), to learn the approach that has helped over 200,000 students tell their stories and build confidence to pursue their college, career, and life goals.

Spots are limited and scholarships are available.

TRAINING DATES

April 8-9, 2026 (Wed+Thu)

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GET STARTED IN JUST 3 STEPS

STEP 1

Register today for a session

STEP 2

Attend the training and connect with your cohort

STEP 3

Apply the approach with the youth you serve

Over two days, you will:

  • Reconnect with your own story and build community with your cohort

  • Learn a proven framework to strengthen rapport with your students from day one

  • Leave with the tools to make storytelling a lasting part of your work

    • Teachers + school leaders

    • College + career counselors

    • Nonprofit professionals

    • Youth service workers

    • 12 hours of professional development

    • A My Story Matters Journal to keep and use

    • A supportive cohort of peers to share stories and insights

    • Lunch each day

  • You will receive a handbook to support bringing this work to your students that fits your needs, whether it is:

    • Leading a five-hour series

    • Embedding prompts throughout a semester

    • Integrating questions into daily engagement

    Journals will be available at a bulk discount to support direct implementation in the school year ahead.

    You will also be among the first to learn about future trainings to deepen your practice.

TRAINING DATES

April 8-9, 2026 (Wed+Thu)

Time: 10AM – 4PM daily

Location: PLUS ME Storytelling Center (Highland Park, Los Angeles)

Registration Fee: $1,500 per participant

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We are offering a limited number of scholarships.

If selected, we will follow up with next steps for your reduced registration fee.

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WHAT EDUCATORS HAVE TO SAY

  • "Our scholars all left with a greater sense of self and confidence. It was truly amazing seeing my scholars share their stories."

  • "Students learned how to begin the process of thinking about the story they will be expected to share in the coming years, and how to relate to others like them."

  • "I am so thankful for this organization because I know how valuable it is for students to feel empowered through their stories... it gave them permission to shine and understand that they are valuable."

WHAT STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY

  • "It opened my mind and heart to be able to tell my story."

  • "I learned that we tell stories to connect with others and to feel less alone."

  • "This helped me write my story for the future."

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Too many students reach high-stakes moments—college essays, job interviews, life after graduation—without the tools to tell their own story.
    A student’s confidence starts with knowing their story matters: this experience helps you model that truth so your students can live it.

  • No previous facilitation experience is required. This experience is about deepening your own reflection and connection to storytelling.

  • Absolutely! Whether you work in a school, nonprofit, or community-based setting—if you support youth, this is for you.

  • This experience takes place at our Storytelling Center in Highland Park. We encourage you to look for hotel accommodations in nearby areas such as Glendale, Pasadena, or Downtown LA. Lunch will be provided each day.

  • You will:

    • Receive a handbook to guide implementation in your setting

    • Have access to discounted My Story Matters Journals to bring the experience to life

    • Be the first to learn about future trainings to deepen your skills

  • Just yourself. We will provide all materials and lunch each day.

Still have questions? Contact us here anytime.

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