PARTICIPANT APPLICATION
Our mission is to empower youth as they transition through the pivotal stages of adolescence into confident and capable young adults. Transformations are dedicated to nurturing culturally competent, compassionate, and savvy individuals who actively prepare to lead and positively impact their communities and the world. Through our rites of passage program, we provide guidance, knowledge, and support for their identities, care for themselves, and navigate the complexities of adulthood with confidence and purpose.
SAMPLE CLASSES
ETIQUETTE
Dining Etiquette – Home, Guest & Restaurant
Table Etiquette, utensils and stemware placement, dining manners
Introductions and Conversation, Networking at social gatherings
Dining In and Out
Posture and Presence
ETIQUETTE
Party Manners
Respecting others, expressing edification
Articulation and verbiage selection
Work ethic, listening skills and role model responsibilities
Telephone etiquette and correspondence (email, text) etiquette
Hospitality, Entertaining and creating a home/event that welcomes
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Financial Literacy and Independence:
Budgeting
How to Create a budget
Investing
Managing your money
Entrepreneurship
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Spiritual Life: Identity and Self-Discovery
How to study your Bible 101
Walking w/Jesus
How to hear His voice
Deciphering His voice in a cacophony of voices
THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR APPEARANCE
The Language of Your Appearance :
Personal Care & Grooming
Appearance & Dress
The Basics of Appearance & Dress
Style vs. Function & Substance
What Am I Supposed to Wear To What?
Before You Put Anything On...
The BIG Picture
Business Dress: dressing for interviews, interviewing skills
Dressing for Success
First Impressions
SOCIAL SKILLS
Posture & Body Language
Communication 101
Telephone, Texting & Emailing Etiquette Courtesy Challenge
Greetings & Introductions
Respect & Consideration
The Art of Conversation
Which Comes First? Listening or Talking?
Courtesy Challenge
TBYD (Think Before You Do)
Non-verbal & Verbal Communication
First Impressions & Introductions that Last a Lifetime
Introductions and Conversation, Networking at social gatherings
Communication – Verbal & Non-verbal (Handshake & Eye Contact)
The Power of the Pen
Interview Basics
Preparing and Giving a Talk