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​These Teen Leadership trainings are tailored to the unique interests and needs of teens, that provide a safe, engaging, and inspirational environment for profound self-discovery and empowerment.

TEEN
LEADERSHIP
​WORKSHOPS

The Torch Foundation offers personal growth & leadership workshops for teens, ages 13-17. The two-day workshops are tailored to the unique interests and needs of teens, and they provide a safe, engaging, and inspirational environment for profound self-discovery, personal development, and improving their mental health.
​Through carefully guided exercises and activities, the teens will:
1) Discover their maximum potential
2) Identify the limiting beliefs and other obstacles that are stopping them from achieving their potential
3) Learn effective ways to overcome those obstacles. The powerful tools and skills gained through this experience will allow the teens to transform their lives and create unlimited possibilities for themselves, their families, and the world!

Ages:
Teens 13-17

This is the most effective age to teach the tools that will lay the foundation for leadership.

Two age group variations are offered:
Ages 13-15
​Ages 15-17

​Costs:
​Free

​Students are awarded full scholarships for their attendance at no cost to students. normal cost would be $500 per student.

​Length: 
Two days + 30 DAYS 

​The workshops are scheduled over two consecutive days, typically on a Saturday and Sunday. Both days are essential to gain maximum value from the training.  The 2 days is followed by one month of coaching by phone, one month of weekly zoom meetings, and concluding with a graduation ceremony. 
The workshop is both interactive and personalized, so each workshop will take on the unique qualities of the participants. Generally, the topics that are discussed include: 
Dreams, Goals

School, Grades

Self-Awareness
​
Family Relationships 
​Accountability

Conflict Resolution

Empathy
​
Friendships
Communication Skills

Integrity

Forgiveness
​
Self-Esteem
​Listening Skills

Responsibility

Compassion
​
Limiting Beliefs

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

​The Torch workshop is conducted over two days, Saturday-Sunday, followed by one month of coaching by phone and one month of weekly zoom meetings, and concluding with a graduation ceremony.
​Students must complete both training days and the one month of coaching in order to graduate. 

DAY 1.

​Saturday
9:30am - 5:00pm
Vertical Divider
​Registration
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Training Begins
10:00 am (Sharp)
Lunch Break
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Day Ends
5pm
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DAY 2.

Sunday
9:30am - 5:00pm
Vertical Divider
Registration
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Training Begins
10:00 am (Sharp)
Lunch Break
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Day Ends
5pm
BOTH TRAINING DAYS WILL END AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00pm
​*One month of weekly coaching by phone is a vital part of the training & completion graduation celebration!

WHERE WE
​train

The Torch Foundation partners with donors, sponsors, and organizations such as schools, youth centers, and other community organizations, so that the workshops can be provided completely free of charge to teens. In the past, the workshops have been offered primarily in Southern California and Massachusetts.
If you are interested in partnering with The Torch Foundation to organize a training for teens within your area, please contact us for further details.
"Young people willing to push super hard to make something happen are among the most powerful forces in the world." 
- ​Sam Altman
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Carlton Watson
President & CEO
[email protected]
(424) 210-5869

​ADDRESS
3435 Wilshire Blvd, 14th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Dianne Langford James
Executive Director
[email protected]
(617) 650-7203

Mike Satow
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
(310) 594-8157
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