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​Upcoming Workshops - 2 Days

 ​The upcoming Torch Teen Workshops are scheduled with Schools and Community partners for enrolled students and program participants.  These trainings consist of 2 full days (Saturday and Sunday) at locations designated by the schools or community partners and are offered at no cost to the students/participants.  Torch also holds trainings for teens at no cost that are open to the public.
​You can see our training schedule and also apply by clicking the button below.

Upcoming teen workshops

California

September 28th and 29th
Teens Age 13 to 15
Orange County Family Justice Center
Training Location:
​150 W. Vermont Ave Anaheim, CA 92805

massachusetts

October 19th and 20th
Teens Age 13 to 15
Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical School
​Training Location:
1121 Ashley Blvd New Bedford, MA 02745
October 26th and 27th
Teens Age 15 to 17
Community of Stockton
​Training Location
​630 Grider Way Stockton, CA 95210
November 9th & 10th
Teens Age 15 to 17
​North High School
Training Location: WSU
​486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602
November 16th & 17th
​Teens Age 13 to 15
Monsignor Charter Middle School
Training Location: 
​2670 W 11th Street Los Angeles, CA,90006
November 23rd & 24th
​Teens Age 13 to 15
South High School
Training Location: WSU
​486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602
December 7th & 8th
Teens Age 15 to 17
Burncoat High School
Training Location: WSU
​486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602
December 14th & 15th
​Teens Age 13 to 15
Girls Inc. of Worcester
Training Location
​125 Providence Street Worcester, MA 01604 
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*Spanish Registration Forms are available upon request
CONTACT MIKE SATOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TRAINING IN CALIFORNIA at [email protected] or call Mike at 310-594-8157
CONTACT DIANNE LANGFORD JAMES FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TRAINING IN MASSACHUSETTS at [email protected] or call Dianne at 617-650-7203
 For those interested in scheduling a workshop in your area, please contact Carlton Watson - [email protected] or call at (424) 210-5869.

Frequently asked
​questions

​What is the age requirement for my teen to participate?
They must be between 13 and 17 years old or 18 if still in High School.
How much does it cost for my teen to participate?
Torch trainings are free to teen participants. All expenses are funded by generous donations.
I would like The Torch Foundation to come to our school/organization.
Great! We would be honored to be a part of your school/organization's supporting teens through social-emotional intelligence training. To get started, fill out the form below or call (424) 210-5869 to get details.
Will my teen be safe?
Yes. We take safety very serious. All adult participants who interact with your teens go through a thorough background check. During the training there are multiply safety protocols taken to ensure everyone's safety; adults and teens.
Is The Torch Foundation really non-profit?
Yes. We are 501(c)(3) registered. Our EIN # 95-4816158.
My teen is a Torch Graduate and would like to be a Peer Mentor
Congratulations on their graduation of the Torch training. We love having graduates take on a new level of responsibility and leadership. Contact us at (310) 594-8157 to get details of the next training and what steps to take next.
“Success comes from the inside out. In order to change what is on the outside, you must first change what is on the inside.”
― Idowu Koyenikan

JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
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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