Real World Ready
Build everyday skills for growing independence, including time management, professional communication, scheduling appointments, cooking basics, transportation planning, and problem-solving.
Sign up for this pathway ↗Programs That Grow With You
Practical skills. Caring connections. Opportunities to grow.
At Second Chance & More, we invest in young people for the journey ahead. Our youth development experience supports ages 12–18 as they discover their strengths, build confidence, develop practical skills, and prepare for adulthood.
Our eight-week foundational experience is an introduction to that journey. After completing it, participants can continue growing through workshops, mentoring, projects, leadership experiences, and opportunities suited to their age, interests, and goals.
As our young people grow, their experiences grow with them.
Now Accepting SignupsAll programs and services are free of charge.
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
A Starting Point. A Continuing Connection.
Begin with a foundation.
Our introductory eight-week experience explores personal strengths, communication, everyday independence, financial confidence, career interests, and teamwork. Participants begin building a personal portfolio and a plan for what comes next.
Keep learning and exploring.
After the introductory experience, youth remain connected through continuing activities that deepen their skills and introduce new possibilities. Returning participants can explore different interests and take on new challenges.
Grow into leadership.
As participants gain experience, they can contribute ideas, help shape activities, lead projects, and encourage younger peers through supervised leadership opportunities.
Prepare for the next chapter.
Older teens receive increasingly practical preparation for employment, further education, training, and independent decision-making. Together, we identify goals and work toward meaningful next steps into adulthood.
Find what speaks to you.
Build what comes next.
Money Moves
Learn to make informed money decisions through practical experiences with budgeting, saving, understanding paychecks, banking basics, credit, and recognizing scams.
Sign up for this pathway ↗My Next Chapter
Explore careers, college, trades, and other education and training pathways. Practice resume writing and interviewing, meet professionals, and learn how to prepare for future opportunities.
Sign up for this pathway ↗Built for More
Strengthen confidence, communication, healthy boundaries, goal-setting, conflict resolution, and self-advocacy. Discover personal strengths and practice putting them into action.
Sign up for this pathway ↗The Connection Circle
Connect with caring adults and peers through mentoring and facilitated conversations that encourage belonging, accountability, and personal growth.
Sign up for this pathway ↗Young CEOs Lab
Explore entrepreneurship by developing a business idea, understanding customers, creating a budget, setting prices, building a brand, and practicing a pitch.
Sign up for this pathway ↗Create Your Lane
Discover creative interests through photography, writing, design, music, podcasting, and digital storytelling. Build projects that reflect individual voices and talents.
Sign up for this pathway ↗Lead the Change
Practice leadership through community service, teamwork, event planning, and youth-led projects. A youth advisory council gives participants a voice in shaping the program.
Sign up for this pathway ↗Beyond the Block
Discover new environments and possibilities through enrichment experiences such as workplace visits, campus exploration, museums, performances, and community outings.
Sign up for this pathway ↗Study & Success Studio
Develop stronger study habits, organization, and learning strategies through academic support and connections to educational resources.
Sign up for this pathway ↗OUR SERVICE VISION
Support Along the Way
Personal goal planning
Identify strengths, set goals, and revisit progress as interests and needs change.
Opportunity assistance
Receive guidance with job, scholarship, college, and training applications.
Resource connections
Discover relevant community services and educational opportunities.
Ready for the Opportunity resources
Access donated interview clothing, school supplies, hygiene essentials, and other items as available.
Family connection sessions
Bring parents and guardians into conversations about supporting teens as they grow toward independence.
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
Different Stages. Continued Growth.
Ages 12–14: Discover and Explore
Build confidence, try new interests, practice foundational skills, and develop positive connections.
Ages 15–18: Apply and Prepare
Deepen practical skills, take on leadership responsibilities, explore pathways, and prepare for the transition into adulthood.
Adapted to each participant
Activities are adapted to participants’ readiness, interests, and goals.
Your Journey Has Room to Grow
You do not have to have your future figured out to begin. Bring your questions, your ideas, and your willingness to learn.
At Second Chance & More, completing eight weeks marks a milestone in an ongoing journey of support, discovery, and preparation for life ahead.
Signups are open for every program pathway. We are preparing for launch; specific activities, schedules, and opportunities will be shared as they are confirmed.