18+ Program
Enrichment Program
Real World Leaders Radio Show / Podcast:
- Aired online on Radio America’s website, 160+ radio stations
- Recorded via Zoom
- 5-7 students interview CEO guests focusing on how experiences and interestes between ages 8-14 connect to the CEO’s success today.
- Students gain real-world and career knowledge from real CEOs in their community.
Interviewed over 11,853 CEOs which has helped students develop real-world skills, earn professional certifications, and connect with hiring managers for mentorship and job opportunities.
Externship:
- Identify natural gifts, talents and explore a variety of career paths.
- Build confidence and enhance professional soft skills-critical thinking, active listening, giving and receiving feedback, and more.
- Mentorship and advice from successful CEOs and HR professionals.
- Advanced interviewing and networking skills.
Post Externship Benefits:
Certificate of Completion w/ Digital Badge
Job Shadowing Opportunities
Ongoing Resume Review w/ HR Professionals
Ongoing Mock Interview Opportunities w/ HR Professionals
Post Externship Benefits:
Personalized Letter of Recommendation
Ongoing Radio Show Co-Hosting Opportunities
Additional CEO Mentoring Sessions
Radio Show:
- Nationally syndicated through Radio America – 400+ Radio Stations, 2-Million Listeners Monthly and uploaded on Major podcasting platforms
- Digitally Recorded Using Zoom.
- Young Adults Interview Successful CEOs – Who were they from ages 8-14 and how it connects to who they are today.
- Participants gain real-world experience, mentorship, and career knowledge from CEOs in their own communities.
Career Coaching Sessions:
- Young Adults Interview Successful Business Professionals – Who were they from ages 8-14 and how it connects to who they are today.
- Digitally Recorded Using Zoom.
- Participants gain real-world experience, mentorship, and career knowledge from successful business professionals in their own communities.
Career Trips
High School Students attend a 2-hour, in-person career trip to one of our participating companies. They are given a career and personality assessment delivered with the host company team members prior to the trip to help better appreciate their natural gifts and talents. During the career trip students get immersive experiences with the CEO and employees of the company.
We Are Looking For Driven Adults Ages 18-30
Workshops:
Specialized sessions hosted by an HR professional primarily focused on personal development, personalized success tips and deeper exposure to a variety of careers/industries.
Career Trips:
On-site at the host company DISC-style assessment provided to help students appreciate their natural gifts. Introducing students to select employees Ice Breaker, Guided Tour of Company, Employee Interviews, Lunch with Company Executives Invaluable networking experience
Career Coaching Session:
- Students gain exposure to a variety of industries and careers from entry level to C-suite
- RWL host guides students as they interview role-model, employee guests, to learn how their experiences between ages 8 and 14 connect to their success today.
- Students identify their natural strengths while receiving mentorship, guidance, and encouragement.
Workshops:
RWL host moderates a specialized session hosted by an HR professional. Primary focuses are personal development, success trips, deeper exposure to specific careers/industries
Career Trips:
On-site at the host company DISC-style assessment provided to help students appreciate their natural gifts. Introducing students to select employees Ice Breaker, Guided Tour of Company, Employee Interviews, Lunch with Company Executives Invaluable networking experience
Helping Underserved Youth Appreciate Their Natural Gifts & Create a Positive Ripple Affect in Their Communities
RWL Certificate Requirements:
Students must sign up to voluntarily participate in the RWL Institute Program
Complete 1 RWL Radio Show
Complete 1 DISC Personality and Career Profile
Complete 2 RWL Career Coaching Sessions
Complete 1 RWL Institute Workshop (includes pre and post work)