The Success Series: For college, business, & beyond

 

Program Type:

Enrichment / Elective Program

Ages Served: 12-18 years old

Registration: email kearcecom@gmail.com


OVERVIEW

The Success Series is a communications/productivity workshop designed for ages 12-18 that includes:

  • in-person instruction,
  • website access,
  • supplemental videos,
  • PDF/ printable worksheets,
  • source and resource links.     

The Success Series teaches foundational concepts of setting intentions, communicating those intentions, and getting organized to foster success in education, business, and beyond. Through a multi-media approach and age-appropriate instruction, students engage in self-exploration techniques that support critical thinking, communication, organization, and self-expression. The Success Series provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that encourages creativity and self-expression while introducing students to real-world concepts in an accessible and engaging way.

Activities include setting goals, prioritizing tasks, engaging in conscious conversation, identifying learning types, practicing leadership skills, building a budget, and organizing physical and digital space. 

 

Instructor / Provider Qualifications Statement:

The program is led by Tammy Kearce, who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications (Journalism/ English), with 12 years professional experience as an Adjunct Instructor at NWFSC in Communication Arts and Social Sciences, including program development, education initiatives, and curriculum planning. Additional professional experience includes 25 years of writing, reporting, editing and AI analysis/ training.

Credentials include

•         Associate of Arts Degree in Mass Communications

•         Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications (Journalism/ English)

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Program Length- 3 bi-weekly sessions (4 hours per session)

Age-grouped instruction

 

CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Segment 1:

Firm Foundation- Health and Wellness

•         Rest to recharge

•         Exercise for energy

•         Nurture nutrition

•         Learning focus: Understanding fundamental elements of health and wellbeing

 Healthy Habits- seeds of success

•         Evaluate patterns of behavior

•         Identify routines and daily rituals

•         Take conscious control- action vs. reaction

•         Learning focus: Identify and evaluate current habits

Segment 2:

The Goal Garden

•         Invite inspiration and set intentions

•         Determine goals and timelines

•         Identify priorities and avoid procrastination

•         Learning focus: Identify goals and set timelines

Find Time and Energy

•         Find tons of time

•         Tap into endless energy

•         Feel better fast

•         Alchemize anger into energy

•         Learning focus: Take control of time and energy

Segment 3:

The Communication Connection

•         Practice the art of conscious conversation

•         Identify and integrate learning styles

•         Lead with authority

•         Learning focus: Communicate with self and others

Organize to Optimize

•         Money matters- budgeting and finances

•         Organizing physical and digital space

•         Review and revise goals, intentions, and timelines

•         Learning focus: Organizational concepts for physical and digital spaces and overall content review

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES 

 • Prioritizing health and wellness

 • Finding inspiration and setting intentions

 • Managing time and setting goals

 • Communicating with self and others

 • Learning leadership skills

 • Organizing physical and digital spaces

 

 SAFETY & SUPERVISION STATEMENT

Safety Policy Summary:

The Success Series follows established safety procedures including age-appropriate materials, instructor supervision at all times, and clear behavior and emergency protocols.

All activities are designed with safety as a priority. Materials used are non-toxic and suitable for the age group. Attendance is monitored, and emergency contact information is maintained for all participants.

 

ATTENDANCE & PAYMENT COMPLIANCE (EMA)

Attendance Tracking Statement:

Attendance is recorded for each session and maintained for program documentation and Step Up For Students compliance.

Direct Pay Compliance Statement:

Writing for Life accepts Step Up For Students scholarship funds via the EMA platform and complies with all direct payment documentation and service verification requirements.

 

PRICING STRUCTURE 

3-segment Success Series: $480

All materials included

 

Compliance Acknowledgment Statement:

The Success Series affirms compliance with all Step Up For Students provider requirements, including accurate service delivery, attendance tracking, and ethical use of scholarship funds.