YOUTH WORKSHOPS

Through personal storytelling, we help young people make meaning of their experiences, discover their voices, and build confidence for their future.

All workshops are led by trained PLUS ME facilitators and can be adapted to fit your schedule.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Expert storytellers trained through the PLUS ME approach share resilient life journeys, highlighting struggles and accomplishments from middle school through college. Students connect with relatable role models.

  • Grades 6–12

  • 30–60 minutes

WELLNESS

Story-based workshops that help students develop self-awareness, connect with peers, and build the confidence to use their voice.

  • Students discover the elements of their own story (characters, settings, events, lessons) using our My Story Matters Journal. Each session builds toward sharing their narrative with peers and forming deeper connections.

    • Grades 7–12

    • Up to 5 sessions (60 min each)

  • Students identify their unique leadership qualities through guided self-reflection, defining what positive leadership looks like and how to embody it in their personal and academic lives.

    • Grades 7–12

    • Up to 5 sessions (60 min each)

  • High school seniors gain confidence and self-awareness as they navigate fears, roadblocks, relationships, and life after high school.

    • Grade 12

    • Up to 5 sessions (60 min each)

COLLEGE READINESS

Workshops that turn personal reflection into real-world readiness, helping students shape their future through their stories.

  • Students dig deeper into their stories and develop content that can be polished into college essays and personal statements.

    • Grades 11–12

    • Up to 5 sessions (60 min each)

  • Focused support for UC Personal Insight Questions and Common App essays. Students learn which prompts to answer, how to convey their experiences through storytelling, and tools for clear, compelling writing.

    • Grades 11–12

    • Up to 5 sessions (60 min each)

  • Individualized feedback sessions where students refine their essays using storytelling techniques to stand out in the application process.

    • 20–30 minute consultations

    • Schedule as needed