Vision: The ability to imagine a future that is brighter and better than the past, inspiring hope and purpose. These topics support identity formation, goal setting, exploration, and seeing what’s possible: Define Your Version of Success Let Others Help You See Who You Really Are Find What Motivates You Elevator Pitch: You, In 1 Minute or Less Build and Use Your Leadership Skills Goal Setting

Way: Exposure to undiscovered pathways helps inform decisions to turn a vision into reality. These focus on practical routes, decision-making tools, and options that make the future feel attainable: Making decisions How to Set Your Priorities and Make Decisions Embrace Smart Risks and Failures You’re Not Alone! Find Your Support System Future Options I Already Know What I Want to Do I Kind of Know What I Want to Do I Don’t Really Know What I Want to Do In-Demand Jobs After High School Explore Your College Options 2-Year or 4-Year College: Which One Is for You? Your Alternatives to College

WILL: The personal drive, skills, mindset, and support needed to walk the path, overcome challenges, and stay on course. These topics build resilience, habits, mental wellness, and inner resources: Mindset Develop a Growth Mindset The Power of Grit Motivate Yourself to Do Well in School Habits Habits: Making and Breaking Don’t Wait: Overcome Procrastination Become the Most Organized Person You Know How to Manage Your Time How to Do Your Homework Making Social Media Work for You Note-Taking in School Build an After-School Routine How to Excel in Your High School Classes Stay Healthy: Get Enough Sleep Stay Healthy: Understand Nutrition Stay Healthy: Develop a Fitness Routine Mental Wellness Manage Your Energy, Manage Your Life How to Feel Less Stressed Your Mental Health in School Overcome Challenges Smash Through Problems: Be More Solution-Focused How to Handle Conflict How to Have Difficult Conversations Discover Your Unique Learning Style Build Your Teamwork Skills Get Better at Public Speaking

Getting a Part-Time Job in High School Discover Youth Employment Programs Cover Letters Uncovered Look Good on Paper with a Professional Resume Happy Job Hunting! Your Go-To Guide Mock Interviews: Get Ready for the Real Deal Job Interviews: More Than Just Q and A Elevator Pitch: You, In 1 Minute or Less Essential Workplace Skills Professionalism Teamwork Communication Problem Solving Rock Your First Day on the Job Succeed in Your Youth Employment Program

Budgeting for Beginners Savings: Where Wealth Begins Build a Healthy Money Mindset Consumer Behavior: Why We Buy What We Buy Money Missteps to Avoid Outsmarting Scams Smart Spending Credit Cards Debt: Friend or Enemy? Banking Basics A Framework for Financial Decision-Making Cost of Living

Make the Most of Your Summer Summer Jobs for High Schoolers Find What Motivates You Making Social Media Work for You Manage Your Energy, Manage Your Life How to Set Your Priorities and Make Decisions 2-Year or 4-Year College: Which One Is for You? Your Alternatives to College

Skills 4 Success

Skills 4 Success is a library of tools and resources designed to help mentees grow in vision, confidence, and life skills. From Big Life Journal to Level All videos and real-world experiences, these resources empower better choices and brighter futures.

Are you ready to "Show Tomorrow" to your mentee?

Skills 4 Success helps you "show tomorrow" by equipping your mentee with tools to dream bigger, make wiser choices, and prepare for adulthood.
This resource hub includes Big Life Journal, Level All video modules, and Senior Experience—each designed to build life skills, resilience, and future readiness.
We recommend starting the Big Life Journal around your 6-month mark and the Level All content around your year mark, but that timeline is flexible based on your individual relationship. If you are still building trust and rapport, keep focusing on that. If that's established, it is a great time to introduce these tools! Talk to your Mentoring Specialist if you need help deciding if now is the right time!

Big Life Journal

Help your mentee grow in confidence, self-awareness, and future-focused vision with the Big Life Journal! This guided tool supports meaningful conversations and personal growth. Use it as a quick 5–10 minute warm-up or dedicate a full session for deeper reflection.

Choose activities that match your mentee’s interests and go at their pace. Ready for a little fun? Take the Big Life Journal Challenge—complete 15 activities aligned with our Vision, Way, and Will framework and earn a gift card!

Download the Challenge Here (2018 Version)

Download the Challenge Here (2024 Version)

Level All Video Library

Level All is an interactive platform full of fun, bite-sized lessons to help your mentee build confidence, life skills, and a roadmap for success.

How to Get Started:

Create an Account using the onboarding code SOYUSER (mentees 13+ can have their own, or share one with their mentor). Be sure to select the mentee’s grade and demographics.
👉 [Create Account Here]
Watch the Intro Video to get familiar with the platform.
👉 [Watch Here]
Use It Together! Go at your own pace—one topic a month is a great start. Lessons are grouped by our Hope Triangle: Vision, Way, and Will, plus common interests.

Level All Video Playlist

To save you time and spark great conversations, we’ve curated Level All lessons that align with our Hope Triangle—Vision, Way, and Will—plus a few popular topics your mentee might love.

Just click a category below to explore our top picks. If you're already logged in, the hyperlinks will take you straight to each lesson or you can search the lesson title on Level All.

Want to browse everything? There are over 500 lessons available—dive in anytime using the search bar on the platform.

The Senior Experience

The final step in our Skills 4 Success journey is the Senior Experience, designed for matches with high school senior mentees. Mentoring becomes even more impactful during this milestone year as we help mentees finish strong and prepare for what’s next.

You can check out the Senior Experience page here to look ahead. Each month, we’ll send a newsletter with a timeline and roadmap to help you stay on track with deadlines and key steps for life after high school.

We also host a few in-person gatherings for fun and community—ending with a big graduation celebration in May to honor all the hard work that got them there!

BONUS: Summer Spark

Ignite Curiosity & Escape a Summer of Boredom!

Every summer we find a way to engage our mentees with creativity, growth, and endless opportunities to shine bright. Visit our Summer Spark page during to see what is available!

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