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For ages 12–14 and English learners 13+

Discover leadership that shapes the future

A guided leadership program that helps participants build confidence, communication, self-awareness, and career awareness through industry exploration, peer collaboration, and final presentations.

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Why bring this program to your organization?

Builds Confidence

Develop self-awareness, leadership voice, and presentation confidence.

Connects Learning to Careers

Explore how leadership appears across real industries and organizations.

Strengthens Future-Ready Skills

Reinforce communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and reflection.

Easy to Implement

Flexible session models, facilitator support, and virtual or in-person delivery options.

Organizations that enroll in this course results in creating good leaders who are a team player

95%

Feel seen as a future leader

96%

Understand their pathway

92%

Learned new skills

88%

Connected to professionals

SpeakHire transformed our internship program during the pandemic, matching our newly arrived immigrant students with dedicated mentors who reflect their backgrounds. Through this partnership, students have developed leadership and advocacy skills while gaining the confidence to dream beyond their circumstances.
Kevin Hesseltine
Principal, Flushing IHS
This course focused on how to be a better leader. We learned skills like reflective communication, partnership, and building a positive workplace. I’ve learned that to be successful in the business world, you need a system for yourself, which helps tremendously with being a successful entrepreneur. I now see myself as a future leader and am considering becoming a small business owner in cosmetology.
Samara Smalls
NYCID
What I liked most about this course was learning many things about my career that will help me think about whether it is the right path for me. I learned that we should not demand too much of ourselves to avoid burnout, and that setting achievable goals helps improve the quality of care for patients. I also learned how social networks can be a valuable tool to provide information and help patients feel safer. Most importantly, I realized that a good leader doesn’t act superior but guides and motivates their team toward a common goal. This course was a great help, and I’m grateful for the knowledge I gained.
Erick Cuzco
IHS Union Square
I loved how everything we did was fun and enjoyable. I learned the importance of teamwork, listening, and stakeholder roles in the arts. I realized that to be a good leader, I also need to be a good listener. Originally, I wanted to pursue singing/acting, but now I’m considering medical fields.
Grace Avellino
Maspeth Town Hall
Our students are working directly with professionals and getting mentored by them. They are enjoying the program, receiving rating reviews, and are very deeply connected to the professionals. The program provides a great and unique opportunity for students, especially younger youth starting 9th and 10th grade, and our school plans to continue participating in the future.
Shweta Ratra
Principal, Crotona IHS
I participated in this course to strengthen my leadership skills and get an understanding of what I will do in the future. Something I liked about this course was being able to talk and improve my socializing skills by doing many strategies to also use leadership in our lives. I learned how each company has a burnout prevention and a help center on their company website. Another thing I learned was how each company's burnout rate can really affect peoples thinking about a company. I also learned how to communicate in a group and use everyone's thoughts and answers.. Our facilitator is kind and supporting and helped teach us new things about how jobs include leadership and new vocabulary words that go with it. I learned how to have humility and integrity and use it towards my group members and other people in the future.
Alison Aucancela
CASA
I learned so much about leadership, burn-out rates, self-esteem, and determination in the legal field. The facilitator made the lessons fun and engaging, and I now understand qualities like integrity and emotional intelligence that a leader should have. This course has me considering careers like law, medicine, and teaching with a stronger mindset.
Jessie Rao
Maspeth Town Hall

SpeakHire transformed our internship program during the pandemic, matching our newly arrived immigrant students with dedicated mentors who reflect their backgrounds. Through this partnership, students have developed leadership and advocacy skills while gaining the confidence to dream beyond their circumstances.
Kevin Hesseltine
Principal, Flushing IHS
This course focused on how to be a better leader. We learned skills like reflective communication, partnership, and building a positive workplace. I’ve learned that to be successful in the business world, you need a system for yourself, which helps tremendously with being a successful entrepreneur. I now see myself as a future leader and am considering becoming a small business owner in cosmetology.
Samara Smalls
NYCID
What I liked most about this course was learning many things about my career that will help me think about whether it is the right path for me. I learned that we should not demand too much of ourselves to avoid burnout, and that setting achievable goals helps improve the quality of care for patients. I also learned how social networks can be a valuable tool to provide information and help patients feel safer. Most importantly, I realized that a good leader doesn’t act superior but guides and motivates their team toward a common goal. This course was a great help, and I’m grateful for the knowledge I gained.
Erick Cuzco
IHS Union Square
I loved how everything we did was fun and enjoyable. I learned the importance of teamwork, listening, and stakeholder roles in the arts. I realized that to be a good leader, I also need to be a good listener. Originally, I wanted to pursue singing/acting, but now I’m considering medical fields.
Grace Avellino
Maspeth Town Hall
Our students are working directly with professionals and getting mentored by them. They are enjoying the program, receiving rating reviews, and are very deeply connected to the professionals. The program provides a great and unique opportunity for students, especially younger youth starting 9th and 10th grade, and our school plans to continue participating in the future.
Shweta Ratra
Principal, Crotona IHS
I participated in this course to strengthen my leadership skills and get an understanding of what I will do in the future. Something I liked about this course was being able to talk and improve my socializing skills by doing many strategies to also use leadership in our lives. I learned how each company has a burnout prevention and a help center on their company website. Another thing I learned was how each company's burnout rate can really affect peoples thinking about a company. I also learned how to communicate in a group and use everyone's thoughts and answers.. Our facilitator is kind and supporting and helped teach us new things about how jobs include leadership and new vocabulary words that go with it. I learned how to have humility and integrity and use it towards my group members and other people in the future.
Alison Aucancela
CASA
I learned so much about leadership, burn-out rates, self-esteem, and determination in the legal field. The facilitator made the lessons fun and engaging, and I now understand qualities like integrity and emotional intelligence that a leader should have. This course has me considering careers like law, medicine, and teaching with a stronger mindset.
Jessie Rao
Maspeth Town Hall

How a program delivery works

Instructional time

1.5-hour sessions

45 mins sessions

*depends on the organization schedule.

Orientation

Introduces the program structure

Explains the learning journey

Sets participant expectations

Builds early clarity and confidence

Prepares participants for upcoming sessions

Requirements

Partner institutions provide basic classroom support to ensure smooth program delivery

Classroom space

Devices & tech setup

Delivery Mode

Two delivery options based on the needs and setup of the partner institution

Virtual

In person

Program support & peer leadership

Partner support liaison

Coordinates support and helps maintain smooth communication.

Facilitator support

Guides program delivery and session flow.

Classroom engagement support

Helps keep participants active, focused, and involved.

Peer leadership support

Returning partners may include high-performing alumni as paid peer leaders for engagement and mentorship.

Connect With Our Team

Aligned with
development goals

Career awareness & exploration

Introduces students to industries, companies,   and leadership roles across career sectors.

Foundational skill-building

Builds communication, collaboration, critical thinking,   and presentation skills.

Social-emotional & leadership development

Supports confidence, self-awareness, leadership identity,   and reflection.

Work-based learning alignment

Connects classroom learning to real-world roles   and career pathways.

Equity & inclusion

Designed to be accessible for English Language Learners   and younger high school students.

Learning outcomes

Portrait of a Graduate

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Critical thinker

A graduate analyzes information, asks meaningful questions, and makes thoughtful decisions. They can evaluate evidence, understand different perspectives, and solve complex problems with confidence.

Learning outcomes

Portrait of a Graduate

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Critical thinker

A graduate analyzes information, asks meaningful questions, and makes thoughtful decisions. They can evaluate evidence, understand different perspectives, and solve complex problems with confidence.

Learning outcomes

Portrait of a Graduate

Click any segment to learn more about it

Critical thinker

A graduate analyzes information, asks meaningful questions, and makes thoughtful decisions. They can evaluate evidence, understand different perspectives, and solve complex problems with confidence.

Learning outcomes

Portrait of a Graduate

Click any segment to learn more about it

Critical thinker

A graduate analyzes information, asks meaningful questions, and makes thoughtful decisions. They can evaluate evidence, understand different perspectives, and solve complex problems with confidence.

Learning framework

Discover

Build leadership vocabulary and understand key concepts.

Analyze

Capture

Collaborate

Educate

Moments that tell the story

A glimpse into the people, programs, and shared experiences that bring the SpeakHire community to life.

What our alumni say about us

"This course helped me learn more about STEM in my sophomore year and I ended up joining the robotics team and got to go to Houston and visit NASA. SpeakHire definitely helped me make some of the choices I have since completing the course, and I’m looking forward to applying to college!”

ELLIOT R.

DL AND IL ALUM 2023 AND 2024

Frequently asked questions

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Is parent or guardian consent required?

Can this integrate with existing CTE or college advisory programming?

Build the foundation for future success

Partner with SPEAKHIRE to help participants develop confidence, career readiness, leadership skills, and meaningful professional connections.

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