Classes and Descriptions

---

Helping young adults build confidence, clarity, and momentum in their professional journey. Equips students with the tools, language, and strategy to navigate the job market with purpose. Through hands-on workshops, coaching, and peer support, participants explore career paths, craft compelling resumes, and learn how to present themselves with confidence — online, in person, and on paper. Classes include:

• Career Path Exploration — Identify strengths, interests, and aligned opportunities 
• Resume Building — Craft a results-oriented resume that tells your story
• Cover Letters & Personal Statements — Write with clarity and impact 
• LinkedIn Optimization — Build a professional online presence
• Networking Events — Practice introductions, follow-ups, and relationship-building
• Job Searching Strategies — Learn how to find and evaluate opportunities
• Interview Prep — Develop storytelling, body language, and confidence
• Offer Negotiations — Understand compensation, benefits, and boundaries
• Benefit Basics — intro to 401ks, health insurance options, health savings plans and understanding a paystub
• Navigating Workplace Culture — Decode norms, feedback, and communication
• Workplace Etiquette — Show up with professionalism and poise

Equipping young adults with the digital fluency and workplace habits they need to thrive.

This track focuses on the tools, platforms, and communication skills that define today’s 

professional environments. From email etiquette to AI literacy, students learn how to show up with clarity, confidence, and competence — whether they’re in an office, remote, or hybrid setting. Topics include:

• PowerPoint Presentations — Design and deliver clear, compelling slides 
• Outlook Email & Calendar Etiquette — Communicate professionally and manage time
• Excel for Beginners — Learn formulas, formatting, and data basics
• Slack, Teams & Remote Work Tools — Navigate modern collaboration platforms
• Project Management Basics — Intro to Trello, Asana, and Notion
• Professional Writing & Tone — Write emails, reports, and messages with polish
• Presentation Coaching — Build confidence in public speaking and storytelling
• AI in the Workplace — Understand how AI tools are used and how to leverage them responsibly

Empowering young adults to manage real life with clarity, confidence, and competence. This track tackles the everyday essentials that school never taught — from budgeting and taxes to housing and healthcare. Through hands-on lessons, real-world scenarios, and expert guidance, students learn how to navigate adulthood with practical skills and self-assurance. Topics Include:

• Banking — checking and savings accounts, CDs, intro to stock basics
• Budgeting — Build a personal budget and learn to manage money wisely 
• Credit Scores & Debt Management — Understand credit, avoid common traps
• Taxes — Learn how to file, what to track, and what to expect
• Health Insurance — Decode plans, coverage, and how to advocate for care
• Apartment/Housing Hunting — Search smart, read leases, and avoid scams
• Car Buying — Navigate financing, dealerships, and ownership costs
• Scheduling & Time Management — Build routines that support independence

Teaching young adults how to nourish themselves — and their communities — with confidence.

Cooking with Annie is more than a kitchen crash course. It’s a hands-on, heart-forward experience that helps students build essential life skills while discovering the joy of preparing meals for themselves and others. From knife safety to grocery budgeting, this track blends practical instruction with creativity, culture, and connection.

• Intro to Cooking: Tools & Safety — Learn kitchen basics, knife skills, and food safety 
• Meal Planning & Grocery Budgeting —  Shop smart, prep efficiently
• Nutrition Basics — Understand food labels, balance, and energy
• Menu One — Simple, satisfying meals for solo cooking
• Menu Two — Budget-friendly recipes with flavor and flair
• Menu Three — Meals that impress (without stress)
• Cooking for Others — Hosting, potlucks, and shared meals as community-building

Skillwise Academy isn’t just about teaching skills — it’s about building a network of accountability, encouragement, and real-world insight. This track fosters meaningful connections between students, alumni, and industry professionals, helping learners stay motivated, ask better questions, and see what’s possible.

• Peer Accountability Groups — Small cohorts that meet weekly to share goals, progress, and challenges
• Alumni Mentors — Graduates who return to offer guidance, encouragement, and real-life perspective
• Industry Mentors — Professionals who host Q&As, mock interviews, and career chats
• Personal Board of Advisors — Students learn how to build long-term mentorship relationships
• Parent/Guardian Communication Workshops  — Help families support independence without micromanaging