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.
Why bring this program to your organization?
Builds Confidence
Builds Confidence
Develop self-awareness, leadership voice, and presentation confidence.
Develop self-awareness, leadership voice, and presentation confidence.
Connects Learning to Careers
Connects Learning to Careers
Explore how leadership appears across real industries and organizations.
Explore how leadership appears across real industries and organizations.
Strengthens Future-Ready Skills
Strengthens Future-Ready Skills
Reinforce communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and reflection.
Reinforce communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and reflection.
Easy to Implement
Easy to Implement
Flexible session models, facilitator support, and virtual or in-person delivery options.
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
Organizations that enroll in this course results in creating good leaders who are a team player
Organizations that enroll in this course results in creating good leaders who are a team player
95%
95%
Feel seen as a future leader
96%
96%
Understand their pathway
92%
92%
Learned new skills
88%
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
I would like to share that at the beginning, I felt very insecure and nervous, as I was not confident in my abilities. However, my mentor supported me with patience, kindness, and encouragement, which gradually helped me build confidence and courage. Over time, I began to feel more comfortable expressing myself, and I am truly grateful for the guidance and support I received.
Abigail
Cortona IHS
I chose SpeakHire because I was attracted by the opportunity to have connections with people in the field I am interested in. During the 9 sessions for Foundational Year, my Champion provided a great amount of information, always looked for our interests and questions, and gave us the best advice. I really enjoyed my matches because I was able to learn something new from each session, and the information we received is very useful to continue learning in the future. It was a great opportunity to learn more about my interests and it gave me more confidence in what I would like to do when I finish high school.
Erick Cuzco
IHS Union Square
I truly appreciated the teacher who was patient with me, especially since I do not speak English as well as I would like. However, I believe it is better to try than not to try at all. I have enjoyed sharing my purposes and goals, which I will achieve with God's guidance. I am very grateful to be part of this group with all of you.
Eimy
Crotona IHS
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 felt that the match was perfect for me because my Champion helped me develop myself more professionally and advised me in my current college application process. Excellent job and really helpful for immigrant kids who need help in preparation for college, work, and other areas. Thank you for your hard work
Ashmel Martinez
ELLIS
This is a great opportunity and experience for me. It has helped me a lot with my university and my future, and has let me know myself better and where I want to go. The experiences and suggestions the Champion shared with us were helpful, and I learned a lot during the sessions. She is more like a friend when we communicate and share ideas together. I love the format, and SpeakHire—this program is really nice to have.
Ziyi Lin
Flushing IHS
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
I would like to share that at the beginning, I felt very insecure and nervous, as I was not confident in my abilities. However, my mentor supported me with patience, kindness, and encouragement, which gradually helped me build confidence and courage. Over time, I began to feel more comfortable expressing myself, and I am truly grateful for the guidance and support I received.
Abigail
Cortona IHS
I chose SpeakHire because I was attracted by the opportunity to have connections with people in the field I am interested in. During the 9 sessions for Foundational Year, my Champion provided a great amount of information, always looked for our interests and questions, and gave us the best advice. I really enjoyed my matches because I was able to learn something new from each session, and the information we received is very useful to continue learning in the future. It was a great opportunity to learn more about my interests and it gave me more confidence in what I would like to do when I finish high school.
Erick Cuzco
IHS Union Square
I truly appreciated the teacher who was patient with me, especially since I do not speak English as well as I would like. However, I believe it is better to try than not to try at all. I have enjoyed sharing my purposes and goals, which I will achieve with God's guidance. I am very grateful to be part of this group with all of you.
Eimy
Crotona IHS
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 felt that the match was perfect for me because my Champion helped me develop myself more professionally and advised me in my current college application process. Excellent job and really helpful for immigrant kids who need help in preparation for college, work, and other areas. Thank you for your hard work
Ashmel Martinez
ELLIS
This is a great opportunity and experience for me. It has helped me a lot with my university and my future, and has let me know myself better and where I want to go. The experiences and suggestions the Champion shared with us were helpful, and I learned a lot during the sessions. She is more like a friend when we communicate and share ideas together. I love the format, and SpeakHire—this program is really nice to have.
Ziyi Lin
Flushing IHS
How a program delivery works
Instructional time
Instructional time
10
1.5-hour sessions
20
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
Requirements
Partner institutions provide basic classroom support to ensure smooth program delivery
Partner institutions provide basic classroom support to ensure smooth program delivery
Classroom space
Classroom space
Devices & tech setup
Devices & tech setup
Delivery Mode
Delivery Mode
Two delivery options based on the needs and setup of the partner institution
Two delivery options based on the needs and setup of the partner institution
Virtual
Virtual
In person
In person
Program support & peer leadership
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
Career awareness & exploration
Introduces students to industries, companies, and leadership roles across career sectors.
Introduces students to industries, companies, and leadership roles across career sectors.
Foundational skill-building
Foundational skill-building
Builds communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
Builds communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
Social-emotional & leadership development
Social-emotional & leadership development
Supports confidence, self-awareness, leadership identity, and reflection.
Supports confidence, self-awareness, leadership identity, and reflection.
Work-based learning alignment
Work-based learning alignment
Connects classroom learning to real-world roles and career pathways.
Connects classroom learning to real-world roles and career pathways.
Equity & inclusion
Equity & inclusion
Designed to be accessible for English Language Learners and younger high school students.
Designed to be accessible for English Language Learners and younger high school students.
Learning outcomes
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
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
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
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
What our alumni say about us
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!”
"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
Frequently asked questions
Who is this program for?
Who is this program for?
Is there a cost to the school?
What is the school's role once enrolled?
What is the school's role once enrolled?
What kinds of participants are the best fit?
What kinds of participants are the best fit?
Is parent or guardian consent required?
Is parent or guardian consent required?
Can this integrate with existing CTE or college advisory programming?
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.
Partner with SPEAKHIRE to help participants develop confidence, career readiness, leadership skills, and meaningful professional connections.
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SpeakHire is a 501c3 organization. EIN 47-4132773
SpeakHire is a 501c3 organization. EIN 47-4132773
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About Us
Our Mission
Impact
Our Board
Theory of Change
News
SpeakHire Magazine
Quick Link
SpeakHire Series
First Step
Seminars
Leadership Courses
Foundational Year
Get Involved
Partners
Interns
Champions
Careers
Volunteers