Why Youth Programs Choose SHIFT
A curriculum that meets young people where they are and helps them see where they can go.
Engage Disconnected Youth
A practical, action-oriented curriculum that resonates with young people who have struggled in traditional educational settings.
Build Life Skills
Focus on goal-setting, decision-making, and accountability—essential skills often missing from academic-only approaches.
Create Momentum
Weekly wins and visible progress help young people build confidence and see a path forward for themselves.
Complement Academics
Works alongside GED prep, vocational training, or alternative education to address the 'soft skills' gap.
Perfect Fit For Your Program
SHIFT integrates seamlessly with a variety of youth-serving models.
GED & Alternative Education
Complement academic instruction with life-planning skills that increase completion rates.
Youth Employment Programs
Prepare young people for workplace success with structure and accountability training.
Juvenile Justice Diversion
Provide meaningful programming that builds positive habits and future orientation.
Foster Care Transition
Help aging-out youth develop the independence skills needed for successful adulthood.
Designed for Young Adults
The SHIFT curriculum is specifically adapted to resonate with young people ages 16-24, using:
- Practical, real-world examples they can relate to
- Short-term goals that build quick wins
- Peer accountability structures
- Interactive exercises over passive learning
- Focus on their goals, not just program requirements
- Language that respects their autonomy