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Empowering Leadership for workplace readiness

Participants engage with professional stories, analyze real-world case studies, and complete guided reflections that strengthen career planning, credentials, and transition readiness.

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Why bring this program to your organization?

Ongoing professional learning
and support

Ongoing professional learning and support

High expectations and rigorous instructions

Welcoming and affirming
environment

Inclusive curriculum and
assessment

Aligned with
development goals

Career awareness & exploration

Links money decisions to career pathways, leadership, and future opportunities.

Foundational skill-building

Builds critical thinking, decision-making, self-management, and communication skills.

Social-emotional leadership

Strengthens self-awareness, resilience, adaptability, empathy, and cultural responsiveness.

Work-based learning alignment

Meets WBL Level 1 through workplace leadership scenarios and internship preparation.

Equity & inclusion

Highlights diverse leaders and supports equitable leadership development.

What participants learns

Leadership principles

Understand leadership through real-world examples and case studies.

Critical thinking

Strengthen decision-making through scenario analysis and reflection.

10 reflection assignments

Complete structured tasks that build confidence and personal insight.

Leadership portfolio

Compile key reflections into a portfolio showing growth and readiness.

Future readiness

Prepare for future opportunities, and career pathways.

Self-awareness

Identify leadership style, strengths, and growth areas.

Clear communication

Clear
communication

Express insights clearly through writing and discussion.

Where empowering leadership takes participants next

Internship preparation

Participants become better prepared to engage with career professionals, ask stronger questions, and build meaningful industry relationships.

Professional guidance

Through reflection, case studies, and workplace leadership scenarios, participants gain confidence for internship and early career environments.

Leadership portfolio

Participants complete reflection-based assignments that can be compiled into a portfolio showing growth, strengths, and future readiness.

Career pathway confidence

Participants connect their personal story, leadership style, and workplace skills to clearer education and career next steps.

Peer connection & belonging

The course strengthens authenticity, vulnerability, and peer connection, helping participants feel more confident in collaborative environments.

Institutional insight

Principals and program teams gain a clearer view of participant growth, readiness, and support needs across the leadership journey.

Learning outcomes

Learning Framework

Learning Outcomes

Portrait of a Graduate

Analysis

Study real-world case studies to understand how leaders navigate workplace challenges.

Reflection

Task Assignment

Learning Framework

Learning Outcomes

Portrait of a Graduate

Analysis

Study real-world case studies to understand how leaders navigate workplace challenges.

Reflection

Task Assignment

How a program delivery works

Instructional time

PSL orientations

Participant orientations

2.25-hour sessions or split 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

Career pathways facilitator

Leads program delivery and guides participant learning.

Partner support liaison

Supports classroom coordination, engagement, and communication.

Weekly CPF–PSL check-ins

Align on goals, review progress, and plan engagement strategies.

Career Connector

Returning partners may include alumni age 14+ as paid peer mentors.

Quality Support

CPFs are recruited, trained, and supported through ongoing professional development.

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Program impact in numbers

81%

Future Career Awareness

88%

Build Leadership Confidence

56%

Explore Career Pathways

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 wanted to grow as a leader and learn to support others.This program helped me realize that showing more leadership leads to more respect and responsibilities. It taught me to treat my companions better and listen to their ideas.
Jose Garcia
IS5
I joined to improve my leadership skills. The facilitator was so nice, calm, and open-hearted. She made sure we understood everything, even with tech challenges. This program made me consider being a software engineer much more.
James Ametefe
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 wanted to grow as a leader and learn to support others.This program helped me realize that showing more leadership leads to more respect and responsibilities. It taught me to treat my companions better and listen to their ideas.
Jose Garcia
IS5
I joined to improve my leadership skills. The facilitator was so nice, calm, and open-hearted. She made sure we understood everything, even with tech challenges. This program made me consider being a software engineer much more.
James Ametefe
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

What our alumni say about us

“The Empowering Leadership Course came at the right time. I explored my own leadership, confidently delivering my valedictorian speech, and knowing I had agency and voice even at a college where I was a clear minority.”

CYNTHIA A.

ALUM 2022 QUEENS PREP. ACAD.

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